GED Test-taking Strategies
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This document provides tips and strategies for preparing for and taking the GED exam. It discusses the benefits of obtaining a GED such as getting a job, a promotion, entering college or trade school, and increased income and confidence. It provides an overview of the test sections and time limits. It offers many suggestions for improving test performance, such as getting sufficient rest, managing time, and using strategies for multiple choice, math, reading comprehension, charts/graphs, and essay questions. The document emphasizes the importance of preparation and reassures readers that it is okay not to know all the answers.
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GED Test-taking Strategies
- 1. Get Ready to Pass Your GED
- 2. Good job!
- 11. To do your best --- practice reading
- 23. Should I Guess? YES YES YES
- 36. Picture yourself as a new GED graduate
Editor's Notes
- Congratulations on deciding to take your GED test. This is a big step but one that could change your life forever.
- Employers would rather hire someone who has the basic skills measured on the GED test. Just the fact that you had the gumption to study for and pass a seven hour test says a lot to your employer about your persistence.
- After your have passed the GED you will have gained or been able to show skills basic skills in math, writing and critical thinking. An employer will remember this when promotion time comes.
- Most job training programs require either a high school diploma or GED. It is accepted by approximately 97 % of college and universities I the U.S. and 95% of employers.
- A GED can provide you with better career options. Research shows that an individual with a GED certificate earns 7,000 dollars more per year compared to the people who do not have a high school or GED diploma. Just think – if you start work at 19 and work until your are 62, you will be working 43 years. An additional $7,000 adds up to 301,000 dollars. This does not include the insurance and other benefits that often come with a job requiring a high school diploma.
- Passing a GED test will give you a sense of accomplishment. You will experience a remarkable difference and your life will witness an improvement that will bring better results. Remember when you pass the GED, you’ve accomplished something that only 60% of high school graduates can do.
- Getting your GED can provide you with the basic skills needed to help your children in school. It also send a message to your children that you think education is important and ia diploma is very important.
- To be successful in passing the GED test you must know the content areas – reading, writing, math, social studies and science. But, you can also improve your score and your chances of passing the test by knowing some simple test taking strategies. This presentation will help you with these strategies.
- Many people take their test before they are ready. As a result they fail and become disappointed. Please make sure you know your content material. There are a variety of ways to prepare for the GED tests. Books and study guides are available as are on-line services. Each of these options offers different advantages and disadvantages, depending on what sorts of study methods you best help you to succeed on the test. If you decide to buy or check-out a testing guide or an informative book on the GED test, you will be able to study at your own pace, review information you may not understand and skim over the tips and tests that you are already familiar with. On the other hand, with this freedom of study comes a lack of guidance. If there is a concept or idea that you cannot grasp and no one you know can assist you with your questions, using a textbook or study guide on your own may prove difficult There is also the option of studying online with a tutoring or learning service. This method is a good option for many people because there is the flexibility (especially for those who may work frequently or have families and other commitments that keep their schedules in constant flux) with the guidance of professionals. Many services are free. If you have questions or need assistance, these tutoring sites often have professionals who are free to help explain and work out certain concepts or problems. On the flip side, there are some people who enjoy a face-to-face interaction with a professional or instructor. Lastly, there is the option of enrolling in an adult education class. This is a good choice for people who thrive on one-to-one contact with instructors. This environment provides consistency, structure and assistance when studying for the GED. Many local community colleges offer similar course that you may wish to enroll in. The drawback may be the regularity of scheduled classes may conflict with other commitments. Take practice tests - this is really common sense- it is important to see how well you would do on the official test and to determine where your strength and weaknesses lie. When athletes train for sporting events, they don’t gather in a room and just talk about what they’re going to do- they train for the event through doing the activity. You should train for the Official GED test by taking a practice test. GED practice tests can be found on the Internet or they are provided by local Adult Education programs.
- All of the GED tests involve reading. Every day read the paper, a book, anything to get your reading skills sharp. If you read at a 10 th grade level or above you should not have problems with the reading, science and social studies tests. If you struggle with reading go to a GED class or find a tutor.
- Consider taking one test at a time. You will be less tired and you should receive a better score than if you try and take as many tests as possible. Preparing for individuals tests is easier than preparing for all.
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- Before you take the test it is important that you are well rested. If you will take the test in the morning, get a good night’s sleep the night before. IF you will test in the evening try and not come directly from work but leave a few hours to relax before taking the test. You will need to have a Government issues ID to take the test. Do not forget this or you will not be able to test. You will also need pencils. Scratch paper and a calculator will be provided to you. Also, do not hand around people who speak negatively about you passing the test. You should stay positive and go into the testing situation confidently. Remember that everyone gets upset and stressed out before a big test – It’s normal. Just don’t let this feeling control you.
- The multiple choice questions have a phrase followed by 5 options. As you get to each question, read the question and all the s=answer choices before choosing an answers. This will keep you from making a careless error. Next, eliminate all the options you know are incorrect – be sure you don’t write in the answer book. Don’t spend too much time on any one question. Do your best and then move on. It is better to answer the easier questions first and then go back to the ones you skipped.
- Don’t change your answer unless you are very uncertain about your answer. Your first choice is generally right. Fill in the bubbles on the answer sheet completely. Erase all the stray marks on the answer sheet and make sure you are filling in the correct answer on the answer sheet.
- If you finish early make sure you have answered the questions. – especially those you hav
- If you don’t know the answer GUESS! You have a 1 in 5 chance of getting the answer right by guessing. If you are unsure of an answer, first eliminate the answer that you are sure are incorrect and choose from the remaining answer. Your are not penalized for having a wrong answer.
- Please make sure you read the problem. 40 % of math errors are actually reading errors. Know what the questions is asking.
- A formula page is given to you for your use. Use this to make sure you have the correct formula.
- The score is tw-fold. How well can you make your point and remain on topic and focuses and Do you have a good basic command of the language and its structure.