Graphs, Charts, and Tables.
• One out of four questions on the GED test relates to a graph, chart, or table. • Understanding these questions will have the added benefit of helping students in social studies and science.
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Arithmetic
• About 20% of the questions are arithmetic questions • More than half of these are multi-step questions • Most students do not take these questions to completion
Geometry.
• Geometry questions make up around 12% of the test. • Being able to manipulate formulas is a required skill. • Remember to use the formulas page provided on the test.
Percentages.
• About 10% of the questions are percent questions. • Remember to use the percentages formula. • Part\Whole=%\100)
Algebra.
• 11% of the questions are algebra questions.
• Algebra questions include: order of operations equations word problems
Probability\Statistics.
• Around 6% of the questions are statistics or probability questions. • This includes mean, median, mode, and range questions.
Substitution.
Almost 5% of the questions are substitution questions. Do not be fooled by the words-focus on inserting the numbers in the correct place.
Ratio and proportion.
• About 4% of the questions are proportion questions. • Remember to be consistent with your proportions.
Test taking tips.
• Eliminate obviously wrong answers. • Never leave an answer blank. • Try to see if your answer is “reasonable” • Remember: you don’t have to get every question correct.