GED Math!
Math! That’s what most people find hardest on the GED test. So, I’ve put together some math resources that can help, in addition to your math program.
More help with word problems:
Here are some websites with good word problem advice and practice. Remember, most of the math problems on the GED are word problems, and getting different points of views and ideas about solving word problems can help.
http://www.studygs.net/mathproblems.htm
http://mathforum.org/dr.math/faq/faq.word.problems.html
http://www.homeschoolmath.net/teaching/teach-solve-word-problems.php
More help with math fundamentals:
A good foundation with basic math…dividing, multiplying, adding, subtracting…will help you solve the GED math problems more quickly and easily. You can’t do geometry and algebra without basic math! Here are some great tips for doing multiplication in your head.
http://mathforum.org/k12/mathtips/multiplication.tips.html
http://www.angelfire.com/me/marmalade/mathtips.html
De-stress and beat math anxiety!
A lot of people experience real stress before a math test, and that makes you perform worse! Your score will go up if you’re calm and relaxed. But how can you beat the stress? Here’s some advice:
http://www.math.com/students/advice/anxiety.html
http://www.mathacademy.com/pr/minitext/anxiety/
http://mtsu32.mtsu.edu:11064/anxiety.html
Build math study skills.
Some math study skills are a lot like skills for studying other things, but here are some tips to expand your study skills especially for math:
http://euler.slu.edu/Dept/SuccessinMath.html
http://muskingum.edu/~cal/database/content/math.html
http://www.mathpower.com/tips.htm
More math advice and resources:
The passGED.com website has math advice and resources to help you study. Check these out:
How to Pass the Math Test
Practice Test Guide: Math
Interpreting Charts and Graphs on the GED
GED Math Tips for Mental Math and Organizing Your Math Studying
Curtis’s Speed GED Math Blog
