Get the skills and know-how you need to pass the GED test Earning a GED can provide you with an advantage over other job and education candidates and the confidence to take the next step. The GED For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you fresh and relevant example questions from the GED and even more hands-on training in each of the 5 subject areas to help you maximize your success and earn a passing score. Features 2 full practice tests in each of the 5 subject areas with detailed walk-throughs and explanations for every solution Offers advice on test preparation, from registering and studying effectively to managing your time during the exam Improve your job and education prospects now by studying for the GED with this easy-to-follow, proven guide!
Table of Contents
Introduction. Part I: Putting the GED into Perspective. Chapter 1: Taking a Quick Glance at the GED. Chapter 2: Navigating the GED Testing System. Chapter 3: Succeeding on the GED. Part II: Minding Your Ps and Qs: The Language Arts, Writing Test. Chapter 4: The Write Stuff: Preparing for the Language Arts, Writing Test, Parts I and II. Chapter 5: Practice Test - Language Arts, Writing Test: Parts I and II. Chapter 6: Answers and Explanations for the Language Arts, Writing Test. Chapter 7: Another Practice Test - Language Arts, Writing Test: Parts I and II. Chapter 8: Answers and Explanations for the Language Arts, Writing Test. Part III: Finding Your Way: The Social Studies Test. Chapter 9: A Graph, a Map, and You: Getting Ready for the Social Studies Test. Chapter 10: Practice Test - Social Studies Test. Chapter 11: Answers and Explanations for the Social Studies Test. Chapter 12: Another Practice Test - Social Studies Test. Chapter 13: Answers and Explanations for the Social Studies Test. Part IV: Peering at Your Specimen: The Science Test. Chapter 14: From Aardvarks to Atoms: Confronting the Science Test. Chapter 15: Practice Test - Science Test. Chapter 16: Answers and Explanations for the Science Test. Chapter 17: Another Practice Test - Science Test. Chapter 18: Answers and Explanations for the Science Test. Part V: Checking Your Comprehension: The Language Arts, Reading Test. Chapter 19: Reading between the Lines: Encountering The Language Arts, Reading Test. Chapter 20: Practice Test - Language Arts, Reading Test. Chapter 21: Answers and Explanations for the Language Arts, Reading Test. Chapter 22: Another Practice Test - Language Arts, Reading Test. Chapter 23: Answers and Explanations for the Language Arts, Reading Test. Part VI: Counting All the Possible Solutions: The Mathematics Test. Chapter 24: Safety in Numbers: Facing the Mathematics Test, Parts I and II. Chapter 25: Practice Test - Mathematics Test: Parts I and II. Chapter 26: Answers and Explanations for the Mathematics Test. Chapter 27: Another Practice Test - Mathematics Test: Parts I and II. Chapter 28: Answers and Explanations for the Mathematics Test. Part VII: The Part of Tens. Chapter 29: Ten (Plus One) Surefire Ways to Maximize Your GED Test Scores. Chapter 30: Ten Ways to Be Successful on the GED Tests. Chapter 31: Ten Ways to Use Your GED After You Pass the Tests. Index.
Author Biography
Murray Shukyn designs programs and teaching materials for GED preparation. Dale E. Shuttleworth , PhD, has extensive experience in speaking and writing about educational issues and GED training. Both authors are former teachers and are involved in community outreach on education issues.
