I’ve been to hell and back
I had a hard time staying in the school and away from drugs while I was still in the public school. Though I hated to go to school and to listen to teachers I still wanted to graduate. So, here I am, no teachers, no school and still able to get the equivalence of a diploma.
Early spring of ‘05 I was told by the principle that there was no possibility of me passing any of my classes at that point and told me I might as well stay home for the rest of the trimester. So I did, and I never went back.
I fought hard against mental and physical struggles. I over came depression, addiction, and surgical procedures. I’ve been to hell and back and now I want to help others that struggle were I struggled.
A need little more help in math so I can finally pass my GED
Stephen
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October 8th, 2006 @ 1:32 am
Hey. Hang in there. I would like to give you several tips for the math test. Getting one book would be a good idea ( I recommend McGraw Hill’s top 50 math skills, about 12 dollars at any book store.) AS far as the test itself: Do the ones that you know, come back to the ones you don’t and guess if you have to. There will be 2 questions on the coordinate grid which you can look up in any GED math book. Also, know how to use all of the formulas on the formula page that they will give you. Again, you can see this very same formula page in any GED math book. Also, focus on real world questions (word problems.) All 50 questions will be word problems, but don’t worry, you need to get 26-30 correct to pass. A good questions example is: Bob wants to paint his room, here are the dimensions, here is the cost of paint per gallon,how much total will he spend on paint? Also, you should learn mean and medina…again in any GED math book. 40 questions will be multiple choice. Sometimes you can plug in each answer into the problem to see which one makes sense, but you need to use your time wisely in order to do this. Also, know the calculator!! It will save you precious time. Again, any GED math book shows you the 6 basic calculator skils you need to know. In addition, PEMDAS (order of operations) is fairly easy and a good investment. A little geometry review will go a very long way. With algebra, if you know 1-step and 2-step equations, you should be fine. You should know basic probability. I know this seems like a lot. But these are some GREAT tips. Hang in there and make sure you are doing a little bit-to a lot of math EVERY DAY until test time. About 4 days until test time, turn your notes into flashcards and start going through them. And remember, practice, practice, practice! You can do it!Let me know how you do? But, please, please, keep your emails a short as possible. I am a GED math teacher and I work with about 100 students each week. My first priority/allegience is to them. But I know you will do great! Thank you and good luck!
October 8th, 2006 @ 1:35 am
Oh! Whatever you do, don’t give up. Most states allow you to retake the test atleast 3 or 4 times per year. There is usually a 60 day waiting period though. I’ve seen way too many students never get their GED because they hit 400 instead of 410 and just quit, even though they had passed the other 4 tests. I had to take Calculus 3 different times in college to pass it. So, I kind of know what it’s like. Hang in there! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!! I KNOW YOU CAN!!!