GED Test Prep

Each year nearly a million people take the GED tests, and over 17 million people have earned their high school equivalency credential with the GED since 1945. Taking the GED is a very important step for many people, whether it is to improve their education, establish educational credentials, or widen career opportunities. In order to help you reach these goals, this guide offers you this comprehensive, targeted review of the GED exam-GED Test Prep. GED Test Prep offers a detailed overview of the GED exam-what it is, where it came from, who takes it, what's on it, how it is scored, and more. First, you will learn how to construct a personal study plan by identifying your learning style, time-budgeting methods, the proper tools for review, relaxation and motivational techniques, and test-taking tips such as using the process of elimination and learning when to guess. You'll then take a pretest, which gauges your strengths and weaknesses in the different areas and types of questions on the exam. That way, you'll know what you need to practice most in the coming chapters. Review chapters are broken down by test section and individual skills and topics. In the Language Arts, Writing chapter, you'll review information on: Sentence Structure-Subjects, Predicates, Objects, Conjunctions Usage-Verb Conjugation, Pronouns, Adjectives and Adverbs Mechanics-Punctuation, Capitalization Organization-Essay Structure, Paragraphs, Transitions, Writing an Effective Essay-Thesis, Brainstorming, Word Choice The Language Arts, Reading chapter focuses in-depth on: Reading Comprehension-determine main ideas and themes; indentifying supporting details; fact vs. opinion, and making inferences Reading Fiction-Setting, Atmosphere, Tone, Language and Style Reading Nonfiction-Letters, Speeches, Critical Reviews Reading Poetry-Sound, Structure, Word Choice Reading Drama-Structure, Stage, Terms The Science review chapter guides you through: Physical Science-Chemistry, Physics Life Science-Biology Earth and Space Science-Cycles, Evolution The Social Studies review targets: History-World History, U.S. History, Civics and Government-Political Systems, Government Structure, Elections Economics-Micro and Macro Geography-Physical Geography, Cultural Geography And the Math reviews covers: Numbers and Operations-Whole Numbers, Place Value, Rounding, Order of Operations, Real Numbers, Number Lines Fractions and Decimals-Lowest Terms, Comparing Fractions, Improper Fractions, Converting between Fractions and Decimals Measurement -Types of Measurement, Converting Units, Temperature, Ratios, Proportions, Rates, Interest Percentages-Converting to Decimals and Fractions Find Part of a Whole, Finding a Percent, Finding a Whole Exponents and Roots-Finding Squares, Negative Exponents, Fractional Exponents, Scientific Notation, Laws of Exponents Algebra and Functions-Evaluating and Simplifying Algebraic Expressions, Multi-Step Problems Geometry-Angles, Lines, Polygons, Perimeter, Circumference, Area, Volume, Triangles, Coordinate Planes Data Analysis-Mean, Median, Mode, Dispersion, Range, Standard Deviation, Probability, Tables and Charts Each chapter includes targeted review questions and well as plenty of helpful tips and strategies for mastering the concepts and acing each section. You find plenty of vocabulary and essential concepts in this easy-to-reference, targeted chapter format. To conclude your studying, you'll take two full-length practice exams and get access to an addition FREE online practice test with instant scoring and a customized diagnostic report to help you measure your progress and hone your studying. Cover Page......Page 1 Title......Page 4 ISBN 9781576856055......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Part I: Preparing for the GED......Page 10 1 All about the GED......Page 12 2 Study Skills......Page 18 3 Learning Strategies......Page 24 4 Test-Taking Strategies......Page 30 Part II: Diagnosing Strengths and Weaknesses......Page 36 5 GED Language Arts,Writing Diagnostic Exam......Page 38 6 GED Language Arts, Reading Diagnostic Exam......Page 56 7 GED Science Diagnostic Exam......Page 70 8 GED Mathematics Diagnostic Exam......Page 84 9 GED Social Studies Diagnostic Exam......Page 100 Part III: The GED Language Arts, Writing Exam......Page 120 10 About the GED Language Arts, Writing Exam......Page 126 11 Sentence Structure......Page 132 12 Usage......Page 138 13 Mechanics......Page 150 14 Organization......Page 158 15 Writing an Effective Essay......Page 164 16 Tips and Strategies for the GED Language Arts, Writing Exam......Page 176 Part IV: The GED Language Arts, Reading Exam......Page 180 17 About the GED Language Arts, Reading Exam......Page 186 18 Reading Comprehension Strategies......Page 190 19 Reading Literature......Page 200 20 Fiction......Page 204 21 Poetry......Page 210 22 Drama......Page 214 23 Nonfiction......Page 220 24 Tips and Strategies for the GED Language Arts, Reading Exam......Page 224 Part V: About the GED Science Exam......Page 230 25 About the GED Science Exam......Page 236 26 Unifying Concepts and Processes......Page 240 27 Science as Inquiry......Page 244 28 Physical Science......Page 250 29 Life Science......Page 260 30 Earth and Space Science......Page 266 31 Science and Technology......Page 272 32 Personal and Social Perspectives in Science......Page 276 33 History and Nature of Science......Page 284 34 Tips and Strategies for the GED Science Exam......Page 288 Part VI: About the GED Social Studies Exam......Page 300 35 About the GED Social Studies Exam......Page 304 36 History......Page 308 37 Civics and Government......Page 318 38 Economics......Page 326 39 Geography......Page 332 40 Tips and Strategies for the GED Social Studies Exam......Page 336 PART VII: The GED Mathematics Exam......Page 352 41 About the GED Mathematics Exam......Page 358 42 Measurement......Page 362 43 Number Relations......Page 366 44 Algebra......Page 372 45 Geometry......Page 378 46 Word Problems and Data Analysis......Page 390 Part VIII: The Practice Exams......Page 396 47 Practice Exam 1, GED Language Arts,Writing......Page 398 48 Practice Exam 1, GED Language Arts, Reading......Page 420 49 Practice Exam 1, GED Science......Page 436 50 Practice Exam 1, GED Mathematics......Page 452 51 Practice Exam 1, GED Social Studies......Page 468 52 Practice Exam 2, GED Language Arts,Writing......Page 488 53 Practice Exam 2, GED Language Arts, Reading......Page 512 54 Practice Exam 2, GED Science......Page 528 55 Practice Exam 2, GED Mathematics......Page 548 56 Practice Exam 2, GED Social Studies......Page 566 –NOTES–......Page 588 Back Page......Page 594 Cover Page 1 Title 4 ISBN 9781576856055 5 Contents 6 Part I: Preparing for the GED 10 1 All about the GED 12 2 Study Skills 18 3 Learning Strategies 24 4 Test-Taking Strategies 30 Part II: Diagnosing Strengths and Weaknesses 36 5 GED Language Arts,Writing Diagnostic Exam 38 6 GED Language Arts, Reading Diagnostic Exam 56 7 GED Science Diagnostic Exam 70 8 GED Mathematics Diagnostic Exam 84 9 GED Social Studies Diagnostic Exam 100 Part III: The GED Language Arts, Writing Exam 120 10 About the GED Language Arts, Writing Exam 126 11 Sentence Structure 132 12 Usage 138 13 Mechanics 150 14 Organization 158 15 Writing an Effective Essay 164 16 Tips and Strategies for the GED Language Arts, Writing Exam 176 Part IV: The GED Language Arts, Reading Exam 180 17 About the GED Language Arts, Reading Exam 186 18 Reading Comprehension Strategies 190 19 Reading Literature 200 20 Fiction 204 21 Poetry 210 22 Drama 214 23 Nonfiction 220 24 Tips and Strategies for the GED Language Arts, Reading Exam 224 Part V: About the GED Science Exam 230 25 About the GED Science Exam 236 26 Unifying Concepts and Processes 240 27 Science as Inquiry 244 28 Physical Science 250 29 Life Science 260 30 Earth and Space Science 266 31 Science and Technology 272 32 Personal and Social Perspectives in Science 276 33 History and Nature of Science 284 34 Tips and Strategies for the GED Science Exam 288 Part VI: About the GED Social Studies Exam 300 35 About the GED Social Studies Exam 304 36 History 308 37 Civics and Government 318 38 Economics 326 39 Geography 332 40 Tips and Strategies for the GED Social Studies Exam 336 PART VII: The GED Mathematics Exam 352 41 About the GED Mathematics Exam 358 42 Measurement 362 43 Number Relations 366 44 Algebra 372 45 Geometry 378 46 Word Problems and Data Analysis 390 Part VIII: The Practice Exams 396 47 Practice Exam 1, GED Language Arts,Writing 398 48 Practice Exam 1, GED Language Arts, Reading 420 49 Practice Exam 1, GED Science 436 50 Practice Exam 1, GED Mathematics 452 51 Practice Exam 1, GED Social Studies 468 52 Practice Exam 2, GED Language Arts,Writing 488 53 Practice Exam 2, GED Language Arts, Reading 512 54 Practice Exam 2, GED Science 528 55 Practice Exam 2, GED Mathematics 548 56 Practice Exam 2, GED Social Studies 566 –NOTES– 588 Back Page 594 ISBN,9781576856055 "This comprehensive GED study guide offers you: a full-length diagnostic test covering each of the five subject areas, designed to identify your strengthes and weaknesses, two full-length practice tests modeled after the official GED, full answer keys with helpful explanations, test-taking tips and strategies, complete information covering the GED application process and what to expect on the exam"--Page 4 of cover From the Publisher: GED Test Prep is a comprehensive guide to excelling on the GED, with complete sections for all five test areas-writing, reading, social studies, science, and math-as well as guidance on new topics, such as space study, business documents, and number grids. This guide also provides a diagnostic exam, two full practice exams, and a complete online test for each subject area