An Inservice Project
Using The Florida GED Teachers' Handbook
 

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Overview of the GED Tests

With 240 questions and an original essay, getting ready to take the GED Tests is a major production for you students. Think about how nervous a student is when he or she takes that first step.

Click on the following video clip to see how a good beginning can help to set the stage for success on the GED.

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What subject areas are covered? The GED Tests cover:

  • Language Arts, Writing
  • Language Arts, Reading
  • Social Studies
  • Science
  • Mathematics

What does the test look like? Well, take a look at the following chart and you'll have an idea about the number of questions and time frame provided for the GED 2002 Tests.

GED 2002 Series Tests
Test Length
(in minutes)		 Number of Questions

Language Arts, Writing

  • Part I - Multiple Choice
  • Part II - Essay
 120 50 + Essay
Language Arts, Reading 65 40
Social Studies 70 50
Science 80 50

Mathematics

  • Part I
  • Part II
 90 50

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This program was developed by Dr. Lucy M. Guglielmino, Florida Atlantic University, through an Adult Education State Leadership Grant from the Florida Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Education.   Content Developed by Susan Pittman and Bonnie Vondracek. Web development by Dr. Debra L. Hargrove. Videography by Steve Foley, Foley Video Productions.

Disclaimer:  While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this web-based training component, it is not an official publication of the Florida Department of Education.