What subjects does the GED test
Test Topics Reading for Meaning Identifying and Creating Arguments Grammar and Language
Time (to take the test) 150 minutes Includes 3 minutes of instructions and final review Includes 10 minute break between parts 2 and 3 Includes 45 minutes for the written essay
Format 3 sections 1 written essay (extended response) Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, select an area, and drop down)
Test Topics Basic Math Geometry Basic Algebra Graphs and Functions
Time (to take the test) 115 minutes Includes 2 minutes of instructions and final review Includes 3 minute break between parts (to retrieve your calculator in test center)
Format Access to calculator reference sheet and math formula sheet
Access to onscreen calculator on part 2 of test
Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, fill-in-the-blank, select an area, and drop down)
Test Topics Reading for Meaning in Science Designing and Interpreting Science Experiments Using Numbers and Graphics in Science
Time (to take the test) 90 minutes Includes 2 minutes of instructions and final review No break
Format
Access to onscreen calculator
Access to calculator reference sheet Multiple choice and other question types (fill in the blank, drag and drop, select an area, and drop down)
Test Topics Reading for Meaning in Social Studies Analyzing Historical Events and Arguments in Social Studies Using Numbers and Graphs in Social Studies
Time (to take the test) 70 minutes Includes 2 minutes of instructions and final review No break
Format
Access to onscreen calculator
Access to calculator reference sheet Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, fill in the blank, select an area, and drop down)
Some Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring a calculator into the test?
No. There are no outside electronic devices allowed in the testing room. However, for the portions of the exam where a calculator is allowed, it is available on-screen, within the test. We recommend this tutorial to familiarize yourself with the online calculator https://ged.com/practice-test/en/calculator/
Can I bring pen and paper into the testing venue to work out calculations?
No, you may not take anything into the testing venue. You are provided with an on-screen calculator for any calculations required.
How is the 2014 GED® test scored and what score is passing?
The 2014 GED® test is scored by computer. The passing standard on each content area has been set at a score of 145 on a scale of 100 to 200 scaled score points for each of the four content areas.
How long do you expect we will wait for scores?
Scores will be returned from the test within 24 hours of completion of each subject.
Where can I find my score report?
You must go to My Scores in your GED.com profile. Under the icon that is showing your score, it should say “See Score Report”. If you click on this, you will be able to view your score report.
What happens if I fail a test?
The GED Testing Service permits you to re-test the same subject two additional times without a wait and then requires a 60-day wait period between additional attempts. There is no minimum grade criterion to qualify for such a rewrite opportunity but it will attract a test fee. The GED® test score report will provide you with detailed feedback to address the skills you need to work on.
What happens if there is a power outage during my exam?
If there is a power outage during your test, the testing centre will log a case.
What happens when I pass all 4 tests?
On successful completion of all tests you will be issued an electronic version of your GED® High School Equivalency Credential issued by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education in Washington, DC. You will receive two e-mails from “Parchment”, which will be sent to the email address registered in your profile. Each email will have a link to a copy of your electronic Diploma and Transcript. It is important that you download these documents immediately and keep them in a safe place, as the links will expire. The links for students who have just passed their GED are valid for 180 days, while the links for any re-order of either the electronic Diploma and/or Transcript are only valid for 60 days.
GED Advantages & Disadvantages as a Homeschool Exit
●The advantages of the GED
•Best-priced option for a family on a tight budget. The student only writes 4 test and book and pay whenever they are ready.
•Many overseas universities accept the GED for admission purposes and offer highly regarded degree programs. South African GED graduates who wish to enroll for degree study do have the option to consider overseas online universities as well.
•Some English-speaking homeschoolers choose this option as the Afrikaans required for Cambridge and the Afrikaans second language subject as part of the NSC offered by curriculum providers is a problem.
●The disadvantages of the GED
•It is not the best choice if your child is interested in pursuing a competitive field of study, for example, Medicine or Engineering, where there are strict admission requirements.
•The GED is just offered in English and maybe more difficult for students who do not have English as their home language.
Degree studies at SA Universities:
Many overseas universities accept the GED® for admission purposes and offer highly regarded degree programs. South African GED® graduates who wish to enroll for degree study also have the option to consider overseas online universities.