Tryin’ Hard to Pass the GED Math?

Posted by Curtis Published in About the Test, Can't pass?, GED Math

Yo, y’all. Okay, I here lots of people sayin’ the GED math test is the hardest part of the GED. I get that. The GED math test asks you to know how to do math. That’s a skill that’s different from most of the rest of the GED, and it’s something lots of people start to forget after high school. It’s also somethin’ that’s not always taught the best…something people think is hard. Mr. W was givin’ some advice to people in the forums who keep tryin’ to pass the math test and keep not passing. Gotta be frustrating. Well, here’s what Mr. W wrote…

Hi, everyone! I know that a lot of people have trouble with the math test. And I’ve heard more than one person say that they’ve taken it more than once…gotten close to passing, but just can’t get all the way. I know it’s frustrating! But it’s possible to pass. Here are my suggestions…

Focus on taking practice tests and sample GED questions…especially ones that include the solutions, so that you can really get how to answer the questions. Try to find a study solution that will guide you through how to choose the correct answer, not just how to do different kinds of math. It’s a different experience taking the math test than just trying to do the math problems.

Pick one or two areas that you KNOW are on the test and that you KNOW give you problems… and really learn them through and through. For example…there are always questions about right triangles…or just angles in general. What about graphing equations? You know that’s on the test.Study the basics. Learn to do simple math in your head, and how to handle positive and negative numbers, fractions, and decimals while you’re working. The better you know basic math, the better you’ll do on ALL kinds of math.

Practice with word problems. Most of the GED math test is word problems, so having a good strategy to tackle them really helps!

Here are some links to more advice and help on the GED math test:
http://www.passged.com/leonards_mail/2008/02/11/ged-math/
http://www.passged.com/leonards_mail/2007/12/18/ged-math-tips/
http://www.passged.com/leonards_mail/2007/10/22/interpreting-charts-and-graphs-on-the-ged/
http://www.passged.com/leonards_mail/2007/09/27/practice-test-guide-math/
http://www.passged.com/leonards_mail/2007/04/13/how-to-pass-the-math-test/

I get that word problems and practice questions really help for GED math. So, next time I’ll kick in with a practice GED word problem, and the right answer…so you can see how to get there. Write a comment if you got an area that you want to see a practice question for…algebra? geometry? right angles? decimals? Let me know what you need to learn…

What to Study for GED Algebra (February 18th, 2009)
GED Math: Graphing Points and the Coordinate Plane Grid (November 17th, 2008)
Getting Ready for the GED Math Test (June 2nd, 2008)
The GED Math Formulas Explained (May 20th, 2008)
From rwpalme: I need a GED A.S.A.P. for my job. (March 21st, 2008)

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Artha108 said in April 25th, 2008 at 2:59 pm

Hello,

I just started this study program a few days ago and I’ve got to say that I’m really enjoying myself immensely.

As can be expected, Math is also my greatest problem as well as the source of my greatest fears.

I’m approaching this learning process in a step-by-step manner.

Since I didn’t have enough of my own money to pay for this course, my wife allowed me to pay for it by using her debit card.

As a result, I am listed within the GED Academy as Veronika Zauscher Ramos (my wife’s name), but in actuality, it is I (her husband) who is taking and studying for the GED.

I will definitely get back to you if you would allow further interaction.

Right now though, I have to log in to “The Academy” and commence my after-work studies.

Sincerely,
“Veronika Zauscher Ramos”

P.S. – Her husband’s name is Daniel Narayan Ramos … and that’s, well … that’s ME!

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Artha108 said in May 5th, 2008 at 4:40 pm

Okay, so later on I’m going to “holler-at-ya” when I get stuck, brother-man.

One,
Narayan (a.k.a. Veronika’s husband)

sheila said in February 24th, 2010 at 11:46 am

hi everyone i am studying to go and do the retake on my ged math thats all i have to pass.but having a hard time with it.

sheila

sheila said in February 24th, 2010 at 11:52 am

i would like to say one more thing about the ged math speaking for myself and that is when i am studying perimeters,rectangles,triangels,circumference of a circle while i am doing it i got it down to a tee and when i went to do the actual ged test it was like i had a mental block. i am open for any constructive critism on how to get over the mental block issue with math.

Curtis said in February 24th, 2010 at 12:03 pm

Yo Sheila,

If you feel like you know your stuff, first thing you got to do is have confidence. Feel proud! If you know it, but still feel scared, you’ll freeze up with test time comes.

Second, when you studied before, did you do it all real quick, like right before the test? Crammin’ for tests never work. You gotta learn the material slow, over several days or weeks to let it all sink in. If you learn it the night before, it’s almost a guarantee you forget it the next day for the test.

Third, make sure you as relaxed as possible for the test. Get lots of sleep, have a good breakfast, listen to some relaxing music or somethin’ before goin’ in. If you stressed, you forget things for sure.

Hope that helped, girl. Good luck!

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