GED Test Prep
Preparation for the GED, a high-school-equivalency credential. Covers all four subject tests — Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies — for adult learners earning their diploma equivalent.
Difficulty
Moderate
Popularity
54%
Past questions
8
Study tips
10
Key Topics
Exam Format & Dates
Year-round at testing centers
~7 hours 25 minutes (all 4 tests)
100–200 per subject
145 = passing | 165+ = college-ready | 175+ = college credit
| Section | Duration | Content | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Through Language Arts | 150 minutes | Reading + essayIncludes an extended response | 25% |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 115 minutes | ~46 questionsCalculator allowed on part 2 | 25% |
| Science | 90 minutes | ~34 questionsData & experiment interpretation | 25% |
| Social Studies | 70 minutes | ~35 questionsCivics, history, economics & geography | 25% |
Exam Breakdown & Insights
Difficulty · Challenging
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Study Tips
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Work through past papers under timed conditions — familiarity with question style is half the battle.
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Teach the material to someone else (even an imaginary student) — explaining exposes weak spots fast.
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Use active recall: close your notes and write down everything you remember, then check the gaps.
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Take full-length, timed practice tests under real conditions — stamina and pacing matter as much as content.
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Review every wrong answer until you can explain why the right answer is right and yours was wrong, then log the mistake.
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Learn the recurring question types — the SAT and ACT reuse the same patterns every administration, so familiarity is free points.
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Master pacing: know your per-question time budget and practice skip-and-return so you never leave easy points behind.
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Use aggressive elimination — rule out wrong choices on every question before you commit to an answer.
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Attack your weakest section with focused drills between full tests; a few points per section compound fast into a big composite gain.
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Simulate test day exactly — same start time, same breaks, no phone — so the real thing feels routine.
Past Exam Questions
Define the key terms associated with Reasoning Through Language Arts and explain why they matter in this subject.
Apply the concept of Mathematical Reasoning to a realistic scenario, explaining your reasoning step by step.
Evaluate the strengths and limitations of Science, using evidence to support a clear, balanced conclusion.
Define the key terms associated with Social Studies and explain why they matter in this subject.
Apply the concept of The Extended Response Essay to a realistic scenario, explaining your reasoning step by step.
Evaluate the strengths and limitations of Data & Graph Interpretation, using evidence to support a clear, balanced conclusion.
Define the key terms associated with Test-Taking Strategy and explain why they matter in this subject.
Apply the concept of Calculator & Formula Sheet Use to a realistic scenario, explaining your reasoning step by step.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Confusing similar key terms that examiners deliberately test against each other.
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Memorizing definitions without practicing application to scenarios.
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Ignoring the marks allocated per question — a 2-mark answer doesn't need a paragraph.
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