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GED test prep 2023/2024 / by Tim Collins, PhD, GED test learning expert.

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With a little studying and a little practice, you can take down the GED. And GED Test Prep 2023/2024 For Dummies makes it simple, with easy-peasy explanations of everything you'll encounter on test day. Get prepared for all the test sections--reasoning through language arts, social studies, science, and mathematical reasoning--then work your way throught two full-length practice test, right in the book. Plus, find test-day tips to keep your nerves in check and ideas on how to use your GED score to help you get where you want to be. -- Provided by publisher.

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  • ISBN: 9781119989097
  • ISBN: 1119989094
  • Physical Description: xii, 466 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
  • Publisher: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2023]

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"Learning made easy"--Cover.
"Features 3 practice tests online, expert strategies, study tips"--Cover.
"With online practice."
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Includes index (pages 453-466).
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Part 1: Getting started with the GED test -- A quick glance at the GED test -- The ins and outs of the computerized GED test -- The GED test's four sections and you -- Succeeding on the GED test -- Part 2: Minding your Ps and Qs : the reasoning through language arts test -- Preparing for the reasoning through language arts test -- RLA question types and solving strategies -- Working through some practice RLA questions -- Preparing for the extended response component -- Writing an extended response item -- Part 3: Finding your way : the social studies test -- A graph, a map, and you: Getting ready for the social studies test -- Social studies question types and solving strategies -- Practicing social studies questions -- Part 4: Peering at your specimen : the science test -- From aardvarks to atoms: Confronting the science test -- Science question types and solving strategies -- Sampling some science practice questions -- Part 5: Counting all the possible solutions : the mathematical reasoning test -- Safety in numbers: Facing the mathematical reasoning test -- Mathematical reasoning question types and solving strategies -- Practicing sample mathematical reasoning problems -- Part 6: Putting your skills to the test : GED practice test 1 -- Practice test 1: Reasoning through language arts -- Answers for practice test 1, reasoning through language arts -- Practice test 1: Social studies -- Answers for practice test 1, social studies -- Practice test 1: Science -- Answers for practice test 1, science -- Practice test 1: Mathematical reasoning -- Answers for practice test 1, mathematical reasoning -- Part 7: Getting more test practice : GED practice test 2 -- Practice test 2: Reasoning through language arts -- Answers for practice test 2, reasoning through language arts -- Practice test 2: Social studies -- Answers for practice test 2, social studies -- Practice test 2: Science -- Answers for practice test 2, science -- Practice test 2: Mathematical reasoning -- Answers for practice test 2, mathematical reasoning -- Part 8: The parts of tens -- Ten surefire ways to prepare for the GED test -- Ten tips for surviving test day.
Subject: GED tests > Study guides.
High school equivalency examinations > Study guides.
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GED Test Prep 2023 / 2024 for Dummies with Online Practice
GED Test Prep 2023 / 2024 for Dummies with Online Practice
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GED Test Prep 2023 / 2024 for Dummies with Online Practice

SectionSection DescriptionPage Number
Introductionp. 1
    About This Bookp. 1
    A Few Assumptionsp. 2
    Icons Used in This Bookp. 2
    Beyond the Bookp. 3
    Where to Go from Herep. 3
Part 1Getting Started with the GED Testp. 5
Chapter 1    A Quick Glance at the GED Testp. 7
        What to Expect: The Testing Formatp. 8
        Reviewing the Test Sectionsp. 8
            Reasoning through Language Arts testp. 9
            Social Studies testp. 10
            Science testp. 11
            Mathematical Reasoning testp. 12
        It's a Date: Scheduling the Testp. 13
            Determining whether you're eligiblep. 13
            Knowing when you can take the testp. 14
        Taking the GED Test When English Is Your Second Languagep. 15
        What You Have to Score to Pass the GED Testp. 16
            Identifying how scores are determinedp. 16
            Knowing what to do if you score poorly on one or more testsp. 16
Chapter 2    The Ins and Outs of the Computerized GED Testp. 17
        Familiarizing Yourself with the Computerp. 17
            Typing on the keyboardp. 18
            Clicking and dragging with the mousep. 19
        Recognizing What the Questions Look Like on the Computer Screenp. 21
            Reasoning through Language Arts testp. 21
            Social Studies testp. 27
            Science testp. 30
            Mathematical Reasoning testp. 31
            Flag for Review buttonp. 35
Chapter 3    The GED Test's Four Sections and Youp. 37
        Examining the Reasoning through Language Arts Testp. 37
            The reading sectionp. 38
            The grammar and language sectionp. 41
        Handling the Social Studies Testp. 44
        Knowing How to Grapple with the Science Testp. 45
        Conquering the Mathematical Reasoning Testp. 46
Chapter 4    Succeeding on the GED Testp. 49
        Leading Up to Test Timep. 49
        Using Practice Tests to Your Advantagep. 50
        Finding Out What to Take to the GED Testp. 51
        Making Sure You're Comfortable Before the Test Beginsp. 52
        Discovering Important Test-Taking Strategiesp. 53
            Watching the clock: Using your time wiselyp. 53
            Addressing and answering questionsp. 54
            Guess for success: Using intelligent guessingp. 54
            Leaving time for reviewp. 55
        Keeping Your Head in the Gamep. 56
Part 2Minding Your PS and QS: The Reasoning through Language Arts Testp. 57
Chapter 5    Preparing for the Reasoning through Language Arts Testp. 59
        Grasping What's on the Grammar and Language Componentp. 60
            Looking at the skills the Grammar and Language component coversp. 60
            Understanding the format of the Grammar and Language componentp. 62
        Rocking the Reading Comprehension Componentp. 62
            Looking at the skills the Reading component coversp. 62
            Understanding the format of the Reading componentp. 63
            Identifying the types of passages and how to prepare for themp. 63
        Preparing for the RLA Test with Tactics That Workp. 65
            Developing skills to read wellp. 65
            Improving your mastery of grammar and language skillsp. 66
            Learning about the format and content of each test sectionp. 67
Chapter 6    RLA Question Types and Solving Strategiesp. 69
        Tackling Grammar and Language Questionsp. 69
        Choosing Wisely in the Reading Componentp. 72
            Dealing with multiple-choice Reading questionsp. 72
            Dealing with drag-and-drop Reading questionsp. 73
            Dealing with questions with multiple passage setsp. 74
Chapter 7    Working through Some Practice RLA Questionsp. 77
        RLA Grammar and Language Practice Questionsp. 77
            The questionsp. 78
            The answersp. 84
        RLA Reading Comprehension Practicep. 87
            The questionsp. 87
            The answersp. 94
Chapter 8    Preparing for the Extended Response Componentp. 97
        Examining the Extended Response Itemp. 97
            Looking at the skills the Extended Response coversp. 98
            Understanding the Extended Response formatp. 98
            Preparing to succeed on the Extended Responsep. 99
        Writing the RLA Extended Responsep. 101
            Managing your timep. 101
            Putting together a winning essayp. 103
Chapter 9    Writing an Extended Response Itemp. 105
        Getting Familiar with RLA Extended Responsep. 105
        A Sample Extended Response Promptp. 106
        Evaluating Your Responsep. 107
        Checking Out a Sample Responsep. 107
Part 3Finding Your Way: The Social Studies Testp. 109
Chapter 10    A Graph, a Map, and You: Getting Ready for the Social Studies Testp. 111
        Looking at the Skills the Social Studies Test Coversp. 112
        Understanding the Social Studies Test Format and Contentp. 114
            Checking out the subject areas on the testp. 114
            Identifying the types of passagesp. 115
        Examining Preparation Strategies That Workp. 115
Chapter 11    Social Studies Question Types and Solving Strategiesp. 117
        Answering Questions about Text and Visual Materialsp. 117
            Questions about text passagesp. 118
            Questions about visual materialsp. 118
        Acing the Social Studies Itemsp. 121
            Choosing an answer from multiple choicesp. 121
            Coming up with an answer for fill-in-the-blank questionsp. 123
            Dragging and dropping answers where they belongp. 124
            Choosing from a drop-down menup. 125
        Managing Your Time for the Social Studies Testp. 125
Chapter 12    Practicing Social Studies Questionsp. 127
        Social Studies Practice Questionsp. 127
        Answers and Explanationsp. 145
Part 4Peering at Your Specimen: The Science Testp. 151
Chapter 13    From Aardvarks to Atoms: Confronting the Science Testp. 153
        Looking at the Skills the Science Test Coversp. 154
        Understanding the Test Format and What Topics Are Coveredp. 154
        Examining Preparation Strategies That Workp. 156
Chapter 14    Science Question Types and Solving Strategiesp. 159
        Tackling the Science Test Questionsp. 159
            Questions about text passagesp. 160
            Questions about visual materialsp. 160
        Practicing with Sample Itemsp. 163
            Multiple-choice questionsp. 163
            Fill-in-the-blank questionsp. 164
            Drag-and-drop questionsp. 165
            Drop-down menu questionsp. 166
        Managing Your Time for the Science Testp. 167
Chapter 15    Sampling Some Science Practice Questionsp. 169
        Science Practice Questionsp. 169
        Answers and Explanationsp. 189
Part 5Counting All the Possible Solutions: The Mathematical Reasoning Testp. 193
Chapter 16    Safety in Numbers: Facing the Mathematical Reasoning Testp. 195
        Looking at the Skills the Math Test Coversp. 195
        Understanding the Test Formatp. 197
        Revealing Some Helpful Prep Pointersp. 197
Chapter 17    Mathematical Reasoning Question Types and Solving Strategiesp. 201
        Perfecting Your Approach with Sample Questionsp. 201
            Making the most of multiple-choice questionsp. 202
            Providing the answer in fill-in-the-blank itemsp. 204
            Answering other special item typesp. 204
        Using the Mathematical Reasoning Test's Special Featuresp. 205
            Solving questions with and without a calculatorp. 206
            Refreshing your memory with the formula sheetp. 206
            Inserting special symbolsp. 207
        Managing Your Time for the Math Testp. 207
Chapter 18    Practicing Sample Mathematical Reasoning Problemsp. 209
        Mathematical Reasoning Practice Questionsp. 210
        Answers and Explanationsp. 220
Part 6Putting Your Skills to the Test: GED Practice Test 1p. 225
Chapter 19    Practice Test 1: Reasoning through Language Artsp. 227
            Answer Sheet for Practice Test 1, Reasoning through Language Artsp. 228
            Extended Responsep. 241
Chapter 20    Answers for Practice Test 1, Reasoning through Language Artsp. 245
        Answers and Explanationsp. 246
        Sample Extended Responsep. 250
        Answer Keyp. 251
Chapter 21    Practice Test 1: Social Studiesp. 253
        Answer Sheet for Practice Test 1, Social Studiesp. 254
Chapter 22    Answers for Practice Test 1, Social Studiesp. 271
        Answers and Explanationsp. 272
        Answer Keyp. 277
Chapter 23    Practice Test 1: Sciencep. 279
        Answer Sheet for Practice Test 1, Sciencep. 280
        Science Testp. 281
Chapter 24    Answers for Practice Test 1, Sciencep. 297
        Answers and Explanationsp. 298
        Answer Keyp. 303
Chapter 25    Practice Test 1: Mathematical Reasoningp. 305
        Answer Sheet for Practice Test 1, Mathematical Reasoningp. 306
Chapter 26    Answers for Practice Test 1, Mathematical Reasoningp. 321
        Answers and Explanationsp. 322
        Answer Keyp. 332
Part 7Getting More Test Practice: GED Practice Test 2p. 333
Chapter 27    Practice Test 2: Reasoning through Language Artsp. 335
        Answer Sheet for Practice Test 2, Reasoning through Language Artsp. 336
        Extended Responsep. 349
Chapter 28    Answers for Practice Test 2, Reasoning through Language Artsp. 355
        Answers and Explanationsp. 356
        Sample Extended Responsep. 360
        Answer Keyp. 361
Chapter 29    Practice Test 2: Social Studiesp. 363
        Answer Sheet for Practice Test 2, Social Studiesp. 364
Chapter 30    Answers for Practice Test 2, Social Studiesp. 377
        Answers and Explanationsp. 378
        Answer Keyp. 382
Chapter 31    Practice Test 2: Sciencep. 383
        Answer Sheet for Practice Test 2, Sciencep. 384
Chapter 32    Answers for Practice Test 2, Sciencep. 399
        Answers and Explanationsp. 400
        Answer Keyp. 404
Chapter 33    Practice Test 2: Mathematical Reasoningp. 405
        Answer Sheet for Practice Test 2, Mathematical Reasoningp. 406
Chapter 34    Answers for Practice Test 2, Mathematical Reasoningp. 421
        Answers and Explanationsp. 422
        Answer Keyp. 429
Part 8The Part of Tensp. 431
Chapter 35    Ten Surefire Ways to Prepare for the GED Testp. 433
        Strategizing Where and When You Will Testp. 433
        Taking Practice Testsp. 434
        Studying Subject-Matter Booksp. 434
        Enrolling in a GED Test Preparation Classp. 435
        Setting a Time and a Place to Studyp. 436
        Getting Familiar with the Computer, Calculator, and Formula Sheetp. 436
        Preparing for the Test in Your Mindp. 437
        Getting Good Rest the Week before the Testp. 437
        Making Sure You Have Proper Identificationp. 437
        Setting Up Your Test Area or Getting to the Test Sitep. 437
Chapter 36    Ten Tips for Surviving Test Dayp. 439
        Wear Comfortable Clothesp. 439
        Arrive at the Test Site Earlyp. 440
        Keep Conversations Light and Shortp. 440
        Arrange Your Work Areap. 441
        Relax and Breathep. 441
        Stay Focused on the Task at Handp. 442
        Look at Only Your Testp. 442
        Start with the Easy Questionsp. 443
        Write Clearly and Carefullyp. 443
        Do Your Best, No Matter Whatp. 443
Appendix: Practicing Basic Computer Skills for the GED Testp. 445
Indexp. 453

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