GED Test For Dummies, 5th Edition

go Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Introduction About This Book A Few Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here Part 1 Getting Started with the GED Test Chapter 1 A Quick Glance at the GED Test What to Expect: The Testing Format Reviewing the Test Sections Reasoning through Language Arts test Social Studies test Science test Mathematical Reasoning test It’s a Date: Scheduling the Test Determining whether you’re eligible Knowing when you can take the test Taking the GED Test When English Is Your Second Language What You Have to Score to Pass the GED Test Identifying how scores are determined Knowing what to do if you score poorly on one or more tests Chapter 2 The Ins and Outs of the Computerized GED Test Familiarizing Yourself with the Computer Typing on the keyboard Clicking and dragging with the mouse Recognizing What the Questions Look Like on the Computer Screen Reasoning through Language Arts test Social Studies test Science test Mathematical Reasoning test Flag for Review button Chapter 3 The GED Test’s Four Sections and You Examining the Reasoning through Language Arts Test The reading section The grammar and language section Handling the Social Studies Test Knowing How to Grapple with the Science Test Conquering the Mathematical Reasoning Test Chapter 4 Succeeding on the GED Test Leading Up to Test Time Using Practice Tests to Your Advantage Finding Out What to Take to the GED Test Making Sure You’re Comfortable Before the Test Begins Discovering Important Test-Taking Strategies Watching the clock: Using your time wisely Addressing and answering questions Guess for success: Using intelligent guessing Leaving time for review Keeping Your Head in the Game Part 2 Minding Your Ps and Qs: The Reasoning through Language Arts Test Chapter 5 Preparing for the Reasoning through Language Arts Test Grasping What’s on the Grammar and Language Component Looking at the skills the Grammar and Language component covers Understanding the format of the Grammar and Language component Rocking the Reading Comprehension Component Looking at the skills the Reading component covers Understanding the format of the Reading component Identifying the types of passages and how to prepare for them Preparing for the RLA Test with Tactics That Work Developing skills to read well Improving your mastery of grammar and language skills Learning about the format and content of each test section Chapter 6 RLA Question Types and Solving Strategies Tackling Grammar and Language Questions Choosing Wisely in the Reading Component Dealing with multiple-choice Reading questions Dealing with drag-and-drop Reading questions Dealing with questions with multiple passage sets Chapter 7 Working through Some Practice RLA Questions RLA Grammar and Language Practice Questions The questions The answers RLA Reading Comprehension Practice The questions The answers Chapter 8 Preparing for the Extended Response Component Examining the Extended Response Item Looking at the skills the Extended Response covers Understanding the Extended Response format Preparing to succeed on the Extended Response Writing the RLA Extended Response Managing your time Reading and planning (15 minutes total) Writing (20 minutes) Editing and revising (10 minutes) Putting together a winning essay Chapter 9 Writing an Extended Response Item Getting Familiar with RLA Extended Response A Sample Extended Response Prompt Evaluating Your Response Checking Out a Sample Response Part 3 Finding Your Way: The Social Studies Test Chapter 10 A Graph, a Map, and You: Getting Ready for the Social Studies Test Looking at the Skills the Social Studies Test Covers Understanding the Social Studies Test Format and Content Checking out the subject areas on the test Identifying the types of passages Examining Preparation Strategies That Work Chapter 11 Social Studies Question Types and Solving Strategies Answering Questions about Text and Visual Materials Questions about text passages Questions about visual materials Acing the Social Studies Items Choosing an answer from multiple choices Coming up with an answer for fill-in-the-blank questions Dragging and dropping answers where they belong Choosing from a drop-down menu Managing Your Time for the Social Studies Test Chapter 12 Practicing Social Studies Questions Social Studies Practice Questions Answers and Explanations Part 4 Peering at Your Specimen: The Science Test Chapter 13 From Aardvarks to Atoms: Confronting the Science Test Looking at the Skills the Science Test Covers Understanding the Test Format and What Topics Are Covered Examining Preparation Strategies That Work Chapter 14 Science Question Types and Solving Strategies Tackling the Science Test Questions Questions about text passages Questions about visual materials Practicing with Sample Items Multiple-choice questions Fill-in-the-blank questions Drag-and-drop questions Drop-down menu questions Managing Your Time for the Science Test Chapter 15 Sampling Some Science Practice Questions Science Practice Questions Answers and Explanations Part 5 Counting All the Possible Solutions: The Mathematical Reasoning Test Chapter 16 Safety in Numbers: Facing the Mathematical Reasoning Test Looking at the Skills the Math Test Covers Understanding the Test Format Revealing Some Helpful Prep Pointers Chapter 17 Mathematical Reasoning Question Types and Solving Strategies Perfecting Your Approach with Sample Questions Making the most of multiple-choice questions Providing the answer in fill-in-the-blank items Answering other special item types Using the Mathematical Reasoning Test’s Special Features Solving questions with and without a calculator Refreshing your memory with the formula sheet Inserting special symbols Managing Your Time for the Math Test Chapter 18 Practicing Sample Mathematical Reasoning Problems Mathematical Reasoning Practice Questions Answers and Explanations Part 6 Putting Your Skills to the Test: GED Practice Test Chapter 19 Practice Test 1: Reasoning through Language Arts Answer Sheet for Practice Test 1, Reasoning through Language Arts Extended Response Chapter 20 Answers for Practice Test 1, Reasoning through Language Arts Answers and Explanations Sample Extended Response Answer Key Chapter 21 Practice Test 1: Social Studies Answer Sheet for Practice Test 1, Social Studies Chapter 22 Answers for Practice Test 1, Social Studies Answers and Explanations Answer Key Chapter 23 Practice Test 1: Science Answer Sheet for Practice Test 1, Science Science Test Chapter 24 Answers for Practice Test 1, Science Answers and Explanations Answer Key Chapter 25 Practice Test 1: Mathematical Reasoning Answer Sheet for Practice Test 1, Mathematical Reasoning Chapter 26 Answers for Practice Test 1, Mathematical Reasoning Answers and Explanations Answer Key Part 7 Getting More Test Practice: GED Practice Test Chapter 27 Practice Test 2: Reasoning through Language Arts Answer Sheet for Practice Test 2, Reasoning through Language Arts Extended Response Chapter 28 Answers for Practice Test 2, Reasoning through Language Arts Answers and Explanations Sample Extended Response Answer Key Chapter 29 Practice Test 2: Social Studies Answer Sheet for Practice Test 2, Social Studies Chapter 30 Answers for Practice Test 2, Social Studies Answers and Explanations Answer Key Chapter 31 Practice Test 2: Science Answer Sheet for Practice Test 2, Science Chapter 32 Answers for Practice Test 2, Science Answers and Explanations Answer Key Chapter 33 Practice Test 2: Mathematical Reasoning Answer Sheet for Practice Test 2, Mathematical Reasoning Chapter 34 Answers for Practice Test 2, Mathematical Reasoning Answers and Explanations Answer Key Part 8 The Part of Tens Chapter 35 Ten Surefire Ways to Prepare for the GED Test Strategizing Where and When You Will Test Taking Practice Tests Studying Subject-Matter Books Enrolling in a GED Test Preparation Class Setting a Time and a Place to Study Getting Familiar with the Computer and Calculator Preparing for the Test in Your Mind Getting Good Rest the Week before the Test Making Sure You Have Proper Identification Setting Up Your Test Area or Getting to the Test Site Chapter 36 Ten Tips for Surviving Test Day Wear Comfortable Clothes Arrive at the Test Site Early Keep Conversations Light and Short Arrange Your Work Area Relax and Breathe Stay Focused on the Task at Hand Look at Only Your Test Start with the Easy Questions Write Clearly and Carefully Do Your Best, No Matter What Chapter 37 Ten Ways to Use Your GED After You Pass the Test Getting a Job Getting a Promotion Updating Your Resume Showing Others What You Can Achieve Proving You’re Ready for Further Education Setting an Example for Your Kids Enhancing Your Wall Décor and Social Media Making You Feel like Part of a Select Group Motivating Yourself Improving Your Self-Esteem Appendix A Practicing Basic Computer Skills for the GED Test Using a Mouse Making selections Moving around the page Editing your text Using the calculator Finding math formulas and symbols Practicing Your Typing on a Keyboard Index EULA