Practice Test Guide: Math
How can you use practice tests to get your GED quicker?
A practice test is a great tool to help you study for the GED. It gives you personalized information about your own skills—so it tells you exactly what you need to study. Here’s a handy guide to use GED practice tests for more effective studying.
Math
Most GED learners find math the hardest subject. That’s not too surprising! When you take the math practice test, you’re taking a test in another language—mathematics.
Here are some ways you can use your practice test to study math:
Take a math practice test to see how you do.
- Did you score 450 or above? Congratulations, you’re ready for the test!
- Is your score between 410 and 450? You’re close! If your other scores are high, you probably don’t need to worry, but brush up on what’s hardest.
- Is your score between 350 and 410? You’re probably only missing a passing score by a few questions. Find out one or two areas of math that you really don’t understand, and study them well.
- Is your score below 350? Start studying basic math, and focus on really understanding math fundamentals and how to approach word problems. Find one or two areas really difficult? Don’t worry about them. Focus on areas that are easier for you–they’ll improve your score more in less time.
Pay attention to what problems are hardest–and find out how to solve them.
- While you take the test, note down the problems that are hardest.
- What was hard about the problem? Was it the way it was stated? Was it the subject matter?
- Find similar problems in your study guide, or ask a teacher about the problem.
- Identify areas you need to study based on the problems that were difficult.
Take another practice test once you’ve mastered a little more math—and be sure to notice how much you’ve improved!
October 19th, 2007 at 7:50 am
I need help in math I was never good in math how can I practice for my GED if I don’t know the Math?
November 5th, 2007 at 3:28 pm
A lot of people who were “never good in math” get their GEDs every year! You need to start learning some basic math knowledge… the things you didn’t get in school because no one explained them well enough! Find a program that works for you: a GED math book, a local community college, an online course, or even a friend or family member who can work with you to teach the math you need to know. You don’t need to know a lot of very difficult math! But you do need to learn some basic ideas. If they’re explained well enough, and you’re willing to learn, math ideas actually make sense! You use a lot of the math knowledge you’ll need already, when you make decisions about money or measure something around the house. Find a person or a program that can explain math to you in terms you can understand, and you’ll soon have your GED.
January 27th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
I’m thinking about quitting school, but I don’t know if I’m ready for my GED tests. Should I stay in school or should I just study for my tests? A lot of people tell me I need to stay in school, but I don’t think I could. My school is taking away all of our study halls, because we don’t use them right,I guess. They’re even talking about not letting us choose our classes anymore. I just think that it’s unjust for them to be able to do that to us. What should I do?
January 28th, 2008 at 9:04 am
If you can finish high school… then do it! Most of the people I talk to who are getting their GEDs regret dropping out of school. It sounds like they’re making some poor decisions at your school. Do your parents know they’re taking away study halls and removing options for classes? Have they talked to other parents and the school board? I know it seems like it’s out of your control… but other people must be upset, too…other parents and other students. How can you let your administrators know how these changes are affecting you? Maybe you can’t stop the changes, but you can try… and you’ll probably learn something from the experience. These are important decisions that will affect your whole life. High school should be your first choice, but if you can’t finish, then definitely go after your GED. You’ll need a diploma… and you should think about higher education, college or trade school.
February 11th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
I need help with Language Arts (english) and Mathematics can you please help me pass the GED major test?
Thank you in advance, Maria Brander
February 25th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Maria,
The Language Arts test has two parts, multiple choice and writing. I think the easiest way for most students to improve their language arts score is to improve their writing essay. That means focusing on being able to write a really good GED essay. Take a look at this blog that walks you through a practice GED essay from start to finish: http://www.passged.com/student_blogs/elizabeth/category/ged-essay-start-to-finish/
Practice writing essays using GED-style writing prompts. It will give you ideas to work with on the essay, plus improve your writing ability.
The math test is hard for many people. It requires some specific math knowledge, so you’ll need to figure out what areas in math you’re weak in. In other words, what kind of math is hard for you? That’s how a practice test can help, like the article above describes. The good news is, you don’t have to get every question right. Focus on learning the basics.
If you have a family member or friend that can help you study math, that’s a big help for anyone. If not, you can use a tutor or find an adult education program in your area, or you can find a book or research math online. The other option is an online study program…less expensive than a tutor, more convenient than a class because you can study at home, easier to understand than a book or online research. That’s why the GED Academy uses an online study program, because it’s easier and faster. Research what’s out there, and find what’s right for you.
It’s not too hard to learn the math and English you need… you just need good study tools and the motivation to stick with it!
March 5th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
I REALLY NEED HELP WITH MATH.WHAT DO I NEED TO DO
March 5th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
HOW DO I GO ABOUT GETTING ME GED
March 6th, 2009 at 7:48 am
Veronica, Getting your GED is not too hard. All you need to do is brush up on your high school skills, and then when you’re ready, register for the GED test at a GED test center near you. A lot of people have the most trouble with math! But the math on the GED test can be easy to learn, with the right prep program. We think the GED Academy Prep Program is the best one. It walks you through all the math on the GED, step by step.
March 22nd, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Hey, is there a section just for latest news