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Index
Cover
Title Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Book
Foolish Assumptions
Icons Used in This Book
Where to Go from Here
Part 1: Getting Started with the GED Test
Chapter 1: Taking a Quick Glance at the GED Test
What to Expect: The New Testing Format
Reviewing the Test Sections
It’s a Date: Scheduling the Test
Taking the GED Test When English Is Your Second Language
Figuring Out What You Have to Score to Pass the GED Test
Chapter 2: Examining the Ins and Outs of the New Computerized GED Test
Familiarizing Yourself with the Computer
Recognizing What the Questions Look Like on the Computer Screen
Chapter 3: The GED Test’s Four Sections and You
Examining the Reasoning through Language Arts Test
Handling the Social Studies Test
Knowing How to Grapple 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
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 Writing Component
Rocking the Reading Comprehension Component
Examining the Extended Response Item
Preparing for the RLA Test with Tactics That Work
Chapter 6: RLA Question Types and Solving Strategies
Tackling Items in the Writing Component
Choosing Wisely in the Reading Component
Writing the RLA Extended Response
Chapter 7: Working through Some Practice RLA Questions
RLA Writing Skills Practice
RLA Extended Response Practice
RLA Reading Skills Practice
Part 3: Finding Your Way: The Social Studies Test
Chapter 8: 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
Examining Preparation Strategies That Work
Chapter 9: Social Studies Question Types and Solving Strategies
Answering Questions about Text and Visual Materials
Acing the Social Studies Question-Answer Items
Managing Your Time for the Social Studies Test
Chapter 10: Getting Some Practice on Social Studies Questions
Social Studies Practice Questions
Answers and Explanations
Part 4: Peering at Your Specimen: The Science Test
Chapter 11: 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 12: Science Question Types and Solving Strategies
Tackling the Science Test Questions
Practicing with Sample Items
Managing Your Time for the Science Test
Chapter 13: Building Your Skills with Some Science Practice Questions
Science Practice Questions
Answers and Explanations
Part 5: Counting All the Possible Solutions: The Mathematical Reasoning Test
Chapter 14: 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 15: Mathematical Reasoning Question Types and Solving Strategies
Perfecting Your Approach with Sample Problems
Using the Mathematical Reasoning Test’s Special Features
Managing Your Time for the Math Test
Chapter 16: Practicing Sample Mathematical Reasoning Problems
Mathematical Reasoning Practice Questions
Answers and Explanations
Part 6: Putting Your Skills to the Test: GED Practice Test 1
Chapter 17: Practice Test 1: Reasoning through Language Arts
Extended Response
Chapter 18: Answers for Practice Test 1, Reasoning through Language Arts
Answers and Explanations
Sample Extended Response
Answer Key
Chapter 19: Practice Test 1: Social Studies
Social Studies Test
Chapter 20: Answers for Practice Test 1, Social Studies
Answers and Explanations
Answer Key
Chapter 21: Practice Test 1: Science
Answer Sheet for Practice Test 1, Science
Science Test
Short Answer #1
Short Answer #2
Chapter 22: Answers for Practice Test 1, Science
Answers and Explanations
Answer Key
Chapter 23: Practice Test 1: Mathematical Reasoning
Answer Sheet for Practice Test 1, Mathematical Reasoning
Mathematics Formula Sheet
Mathematical Reasoning Test
Chapter 24: Answers for Practice Test 1, Mathematical Reasoning
Answers and Explanations
Answer Key
Part 7: Getting More Test Practice: GED Practice Test 2
Chapter 25: Practice Test 2: Reasoning through Language Arts
Answer Sheet for Practice Test 2, Reasoning through Language Arts
Reasoning through Language Arts Test
The Extended Response
Chapter 26: Answers for Practice Test 2, Reasoning through Language Arts
Answers and Explanations
Answer Key
Chapter 27: Practice Test 2: Social Studies
Social Studies Test
Chapter 28: Answers for Practice Test 2, Social Studies
Answers and Explanations
Answer Key
Chapter 29: Practice Test 2: Science
Answer Sheet for Practice Test 2, Science
Chapter 30: Answers for Practice Test 2, Science
Answers and Explanations
Answer Key
Chapter 31: Practice Test 2: Mathematical Reasoning
Answer Sheet for Practice Test 2, Mathematical Reasoning
Mathematics Formula Sheet
Mathematical Reasoning Test
Chapter 32: Answers for Practice Test 2, Mathematical Reasoning
Answers and Explanations
Answer Key
Part 8: The Part of Tens
Chapter 33: Ten Surefire Ways to Prepare for the GED Test
Selecting the Best-Possible Test Date
Taking Practice Tests
Studying Subject-Matter Books
Enrolling in a GED Test Preparation Class
Scheduling Time to Study
Getting Familiar with the Computer
Preparing for the Test in Your Mind
Getting Good Rest the Week before the Test
Making Sure You Have Proper Identification
Practicing Your Route to the Test Site
Chapter 34: Ten Ways to Survive Test Day
Wear Comfortable Clothes
Arrive at the Test Site Early
Keep Conversations Light and Short
Get Comfortable
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 35: Ten Ways to Use Your GED after You Pass the Test
Getting a Job
Being Promoted
Showing Others What You Can Achieve
Including Your GED in Your College Portfolio
Proving You’re Ready for Further Education
Setting an Example for Your Kids
Enhancing Your Wall Décor
Making You Feel like Part of a Select Group
Motivating Yourself
Improving Your Self-Esteem
Appendix: Practicing Basic Computer Skills for the GED Test
Using a Mouse
Practicing Your Typing on a Keyboard
About the Authors
Connect with Dummies
End User License Agreement
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