GED® Test Preparation

GED Test Preparation
Price: 
$99.00

Course Hours: 
25
Course Type: 
Instructor Led - 4 Weeks Long
  • Description
  • Objectives
  • Outline
  • Materials
  • System Requirements

This course will prepare you take the GED (General Education Development) test.  The GED test is broken into five-test sections.  The sections included in this course are Language Arts, Writing, Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Math.  This online course provides many resources from test-taking tips and strategies, exercises, assignments, and practice test with explanation of answers.  The testing format will be explained and broken down to highlight the current testing areas along with the content each of the sections will cover.

* You have 4 weeks to complete this course from date of your enrollment.

** Course Subject to Change.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Identify the basic sections included in the GED test
  • Recall the study tips and strategies for understanding the Social Studies and Science tests
  • List the skills covered in the Reasoning through Language Arts portion of the GED test
  • Recognize the preparation strategies for understanding the Mathematics test

GED Test Preparation Module 1
Getting Started with the GED Test

This week we will be reviewing the basic sections included in the GED test.  We will explore how to work around the system so that you are familiar with the testing format.  In module one, we will look at how to complete practice exams and how to better understand the answers and explanations for each question. 

  • Taking a Look at the GED Test
  • Registering for the Exam
  • Computerized GED Test
  • GED Four Sections
  • Succeeding on the GED Test

GED Test Preparation Module 2
Getting Ready for the Language Arts Test

After learning more about the test format, we will dive into the Language Arts section of the test. This covers your ability to apply skills in reading comprehension, how to use grammar and language to correct errors in writing and how to use writing skills to create logical and effective extended essays.

  • Reasoning through Language Arts Test
  • RLA Question Types and Solving Strategies
  • Working Through Practice RLA Questions
  • Extended Response Component
  • Writing an Extended Response Item

GED Test Preparation Module 3
Encountering the Social Studies and Science Test

In module three, we discuss aspects of the social studies and science tests. The social studies test will assess skills in understanding and interpreting concepts in civics, history, geography, and economics. The science test covers material from life science, physical science, earth, and space science.

  • Graphs and Maps
  • Social Studies Question Types and Solving Strategies
  • Confronting the Science Test
  • Science Types and Solving Strategies
  • Sampling Some Social Studies and Science Practice Questions

GED Test Preparation Module 4
The Mathematics Test

In module four, we will examine preparation strategies for understanding the math test better.  We will look at number operations and number sense, as well as geometry, statistics and algebraic functions.  After practicing for your math exam, our course will provide you with skills to be more successful, overall, on your GED test, as well as what to do upon passing.

  • Number Operations and Number Sense
  • Measurement and Geometry
  • Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probabilities
  • Algebra, Functions, and Patterns
  • How to be Successful on the GED Test

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Internet Connection

  • Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections

*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware Requirements

  • Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
  • Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

 

PC Software Requirements

  • Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
  • Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
  • Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
  • The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
  • PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
  • Adobe PDF Reader
  • QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player

 

MAC Software Requirements

  • Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
  • Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
  • Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
  • The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
  • PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
  • Adobe PDF Reader
  • Apple QuickTime Media Player