Only the math test left…
I took my GED test last year for the first time in August. I passed everything except math. I kind of figured that if I was to fail anything it would be math, unfortunately, I did. I only failed by 20 points. I got a 380 and the passing score was at least a 410. I was so proud of myself for passing the other parts of the test. Math was one of the hardest subjects for me in school, depending on what kind of math it was that was being taught. I felt like a loser when I couldn’t understand math. What I did was studied real hard and I taught my self versus the teachings of the constructors. Math really isn’t hard if you have the knowledge of how to operate the questions. It’s a blessing that the only part that I have to take over is the math part of the GED test. Now that I have the other parts out of the way, I can focus and put all my energies on the math test this time and hope to have a great outcome in the near future.
I left school in the eleventh grade. I was not going to be able to graduate once I became a senior, because I didn’t have enough credits.
I want to get my GED because I have a few short term goals such as obtaining a good job. Just by me having my GED will boost up my internal self afflictions. There are more opportunities for me once a GED is received. Once I get my GED, that will open up the doors and windows to a whole lot of opportunities that I didn’t know existed.
I really feel hopeful in taking my math part of the GED test. I was a little discouraged when I failed the first time, but there is always a second time to do better. Never give up.
Carmen, 26, Cincinnati, OH
From The GED Academy:
Carmen, thanks for sharing your experience. The GED math test is the hardest part of the GED for most of our students, and you did extremely well for a first try. The problem is, a lot of the time teachers give directions for solving problems without really explaining why math works the way it does, so you never really understand it in the first place and then forget how to do it! Math is a different language, and if you understand the concepts behind it…what it really means and how it applies to real life…it’s much easier! That’s how we try to teach our students.
With your score so close to passing, if you can brush up on some of the math you haven’t had for a while and concentrate on studying a couple of areas you know give you problems, we’re confident you can bring your score up to passing.
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December 30th, 2007 @ 1:20 am
I only need the math portion too, does your program allow you to just take one part of it? How can I get one transcript that lists all my scores? Do I still have to pay the same price? Please email me back with the answers to my questions because your site is the only one that I have visited that addresses only taking one part on the GED test.
September 8th, 2008 @ 12:42 pm
i want to pass the test can you help me?
February 13th, 2009 @ 11:28 am
can you help me pass my math part I pass all my other ones. I FEEL a little shame because I’m 30 years old. please help me.
February 13th, 2009 @ 11:32 am
everyone stay strong and keep your heads up
February 13th, 2009 @ 11:44 am
Yo! Chervon. No shame here, man! Lots of people get their GED, even one guy who was 71: http://www.musc.edu/catalyst/archive/2000/co12-1ged.htm, and a 79-year-old who only got through 8th grade back in the day: http://www1.forsythtech.edu/home/news/forsyth-tech-celebrates-graduation-of-ged-and-ahs-students! So don’t worry about your age!
Come visit my website for some math help, at http://www.passged.com/student_blogs/curtis/… you can e-mail me any questions you have at curtis@passged.com, and I’ll try to walk you through whatever you’re havin’ trouble with.
Curtis
June 22nd, 2009 @ 10:59 am
I FAILED THE MATH BY 10 POINTS AND I WAS WONDERING DO THE POINTS ADD ON OR DO THE TEST START ALL OVER ONCE U RETAKE THE TEST AGAIN??
June 24th, 2009 @ 8:30 am
When you take the math test again, you get a whole new score. If you only failed by 10 points, you’ve got a good shot. My advice: choose an area you know is on the test and that you know you missed some questions in, and study that area real well. That should give you the few extra points to pass.
August 18th, 2009 @ 3:35 pm
I took my GEd test 2years ago and I failed the math part like 4 times and I sort of gave up’ but not really cause Im at it again. I feel less than a woman because of not having it. I really want to get this chapter of my life behind me
August 18th, 2009 @ 3:39 pm
I failed the math part of my GED like four times and I know im not dumb it’s just that math is so difficult for me to comprehend literally. I just really want this chapter in my life behind me. somebody please help me!
March 16th, 2010 @ 6:29 pm
Carmen, 26, Cincinnati, OH
~ i got the same EXACT score on my math part too, i got the news today. and its also the only and last part that i need. i did get extended part on mines but i still like needed 6 last ones that i was forced to take an educated guess on because of the time crunch.
Im so glad Im not alone, i thought i was the only one somehow that only had the math part left to finish. After Im done Im planning on becoming Nurse,NAVYReserves, or dentist, or dentist assistant.
March 18th, 2010 @ 11:14 am
I failed my GED Math 4 times now My score still stays at 390 I have to pass with 410, is there anyway I can take just the math part of the GED Prep Course or do I still have to take the other courses if I decide to enroll in your GED Course?
March 18th, 2010 @ 1:16 pm
Ron,
The GED Academy gives you all the courses at once. However, you can take a practice test, and we’ll let you know exactly what you need to study in every course from your test score results. You can give us a call when you get stuck and we’ll offer you personal tutoring for the tough stuff. We also have some financial aid available, if you can’t afford the regular price. Check it out here: http://www.passged.com/pricing-info.php
Below the “enroll” button is a financial aid option. Check it out to see if you qualify.
We guarantee you’ll pass your GED with our program, so it’s really worth it to get the Prep Course, even if it does come with all five subjects. Good luck!
August 14th, 2010 @ 5:35 pm
I’m going CRAZY!!!!! I been taking the GED for 2 years. I’m not a good test taker but I took the math test 4 times. And when I passed it, my score wasn’t high enough. As mad, embarrassed & ashamed as I was I decided to retake the whole test. And when I did I score an 2240!!! I got an 460 on Language Arts/Reading. 530 on Language Arts/Writing. 400 on Mathematics. An 410 on Science & 440 on Social Studies. So ima retake the Math test, becuz I wanna start college sooooooo BAD. I wanna move to Orlando in Jan but I have to have everything done by Oct by is take 4-6 weeks for the scores to come back. And the next Math test date is Sept 14!!! And when I take it I’m just pray and hope I can go to start school, I tired of just sitining home doin nothin. I’m about to turn 19 in 2 weeks. I just don’t know!!!!!
August 16th, 2010 @ 9:28 am
Tia, don’t just take the math test again. Find out what it is you’ve been missing in the past tests. Have you been studying enough? How have you been studying? Try different methods in your studies to help you understand math better. If you keep trying the same thing over and over, and it keeps not working, you need to change your methods. Good luck! You’ve got a whole month to study. You can do it if you focus on what you really need to pass!
October 17th, 2010 @ 2:15 pm
I must comment. Last year I went to take my exam and passed everything but math on my first try. I went back immediately, and failed but improved 50 points. I went back a month later and failed. At this point, nothing was going to stop me. April of this year I went again, failed. Still, nothing was going to stop me from getting this GED. Sep, of this year I went to take the test. This is what I did different…I didn’t “think” it was a test. I kept saying “I had to go and do some evaulation of my finiacial status” in life…and what do you know?! I got a call from school, I PASSED! Moral of the story, DON’T GIVE UP! Think of it differently…don’t think its a GED and its SOMETHING YOU MUST NEED IN LIFE! I passed with more points than I needed! I’m sooooo happy for myself!
April 7th, 2011 @ 5:40 am
hi i went yesterday to retake my ged math is my promblem as well thie is my 4th time at this im 37 years old and it is really important to me to get my ged i did notice that i was not giving the whole math test over i guess i was only tested on the part i failed i only need 20 points to pass if i dont get the points this time i will keep trying untill i get it i like some of you just really want this chapter in my life to close my question is do they combine your score or do you have to score410 on the part that you retake good luck to everyone.
July 27th, 2011 @ 3:45 pm
I also failed the math with a 400 so i decided to also take the science over to get more points so ill just need a 410 on my math ratrher than a 420 I just took both parts over i find out friday if i passed please pray foe me!!!!
October 6th, 2011 @ 8:34 am
I also failed the math part of the ged with a 380. I have a really hard time getting the hang of math as it was the worst part of school for me, I am 46 yrs old and really want this, but its just not sticking in my head. I don’t know what I will do if I fail this up coming test in Nov.