GED in the News
GED in the News
Here are some top stories about the GED… and scroll down to find practice questions and articles to help you get your GED.
GED Graduate Runs for Mayor
Bob Ramsey, a candidate for mayor of Ramsey, Minnesota graduated with his GED. Learn more about this successful GED grad in this Star-Tribune article.
84-Year-Old Grandmother Earns GED
Rita Cooney, an 84-year-old grandmother with three grandchildren who have graduated high school recently earned her GED, proving that it’s never too late to get your degree.
Adult Education Week in Arkansas
It’s Adult Education week in Arkansas, and one of the main goals for adults is earning their GED. Learn more about the Arkansas GED program.
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GED Math: Math Frustrations
Selena writes: “i am so frustarted i cant seem to pass the ged math ive passed everything else. i feel like im never gonna pass it. i have 500 on every subject and 360 on math.”
Don’t be discouraged if you’ve taken the math test before and haven’t passed! You can pass with a dedicated approach and targeted studying. Read the article… And be sure to contact Curtis to ask for math help.
GED Stories
Millions of Americans need to get their GED…so you’re not alone in what you’re trying to do. Read what other GED students are doing, and get motivated to get your own GED.
Jessy is a GED success story… read how she earned her diploma. “If I could have done it, you can too.”
Steven is 52, and his children are now passing him in education. But it’s not too late… it’s never too late for your GED.
Sammie had to leave school to help with his family, but now he just wants “a betta life…”
Share your story and your successes! If you want to motivate yourself, post your success story when you pass your first test… or all of them.
We want to hear about your personal story…so share your GED story with us.
GED Practice Questions
Here are a few good practice questions from our GED bloggers…
GED Writing: Fragments
Liz has a practice question about fragments from the multiple choice section of the GED writing test. She’ll walk you through a practice question and answer.
If you have any comments, questions, or problems with writing for the GED, be sure to ask Liz.
GED Reading: Synthesis Question
Maria presents a synthesis practice question about John Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath. She’ll explain what synthesis questions are and how to answer them.
If you have any problems, questions, or comments on reading for the GED, ask Maria.
GED Social Studies: Election Charts and Graphs
Becca has a practice question out of the news headlines, talking about a chart of the presidential election polls. See how well you can read charts and graphs in the news… and on the GED.
If you have any comments, questions, or problems with social studies for the GED, be sure to ask Becca.
GED Practice Questions
Here are a few good practice questions from our GED bloggers…
GED Writing: Fragments
Liz has a practice question about fragments from the multiple choice section of the GED writing test. She’ll walk you through a practice question and answer.
If you have any comments, questions, or problems with writing for the GED, be sure to ask Liz.
GED Reading: Synthesis Question
Maria presents a synthesis practice question about John Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath. She’ll explain what synthesis questions are and how to answer them.
If you have any problems, questions, or comments on reading for the GED, ask Maria.
GED Social Studies: Election Charts and Graphs
Becca has a practice question out of the news headlines, talking about a chart of the presidential election polls. See how well you can read charts and graphs in the news… and on the GED.
If you have any comments, questions, or problems with social studies for the GED, be sure to ask Becca.
GED Science: Nobel Prize Winners
Dwayne gives you a science update on the nobel-prize-winning science this year in physics and medicine. If there’s something you just don’t understand or need help with in GED science, be sure to ask Dwayne.
