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Published in the United States by LearningExpress, New York.  \nCataloging-in-Publication Data is on file with the Library of Congress. Printed in the United States ofAmerica  \n9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1  \nISBN 978-1-61103-016-7  \nConTEnTS  \ninTroDuCTion To THE GED® TEST 1  \nParT i GED® MaTHEMaTiCaL rEaSoninG TEST 15  \nCHaPTEr 1 Numbers and Quantities 17  \nCHaPTEr 2 Algebra and Functions 33  \nCHaPTEr 3 Graphs and Tables 63  \nCHaPTEr 4 Geometry Basics 93  \nCHaPTEr 5 Statistics and Probability 111  \nParT ii GED® rEaSoninG THrouGH LanGuaGE  \narTS TEST 123  \nCHaPTEr 6 Reading Comprehension 125  \nCHaPTEr 7 Language and Grammar 163  \nCHaPTEr 8 The Extended Response Essay 199  \nParT iii GED® SCiEnCE TEST 221  \nCHaPTEr 9 Science Practices 225  \nCHaPTEr 10 Life Science 271  \nv  \nConTEnTS  \nCHaPTEr 11 Physical Science 295  \nCHaPTEr 12 Earth and Space Science 315  \nParT iV GED® SoCiaL STuDiES TEST 335  \nCHaPTEr 13 Social Studies Practices 337  \nCHaPTEr 14 Social Studies Knowledge 381  \nParT V GED® PraCTiCE TESTS 433  \nCHaPTEr 15 Mathematical Reasoning Practice Test 435  \nCHaPTEr 16 Reasoning through Language Arts (RLA) Practice Test 453  \nCHaPTEr 17 Science Practice Test 497  \nCHaPTEr 18 Social Studies Practice Test 529  \naPPEnDix Mathematical Reasoning Formulas Sheet 577  \nvi  \nGED® TEST  \n\n| INtroductIoN to the Ged® test |  | |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| I | f you’re ready to start preparing for the GED® test, earn your high school equivalency credential, and open new doors for academic and career success, then you’ve come to the right place!\u003Cbr>You should choose to take the GED® test ifyou would like to receive a high school credential but you |  |\n| are unable to complete the graduation requirements at a traditional high school. The GED® test measures how well you understand and analyze high school–level math, reading, writing, science, and social studies. Passing the GED® test, and earning a high school equivalency credential, shows that you have high school–level academic skills. It can help open the door to a better job, a college education, and wonderful new life opportunities.\u003Cbr>how to use this Book\u003Cbr>This helpful guide will teach you exactly what you need to know to succeed on this high-stakes exam—what the GED® test is like, how to prepare for test day, and what it will take to earn your best possible scores on each section of the exam. It includes important test information and lots of helpful practice and review. We recommend that you go through each section of the book carefully, giving extra attention to the test areas that you need the most help with. It’s our goal to make sure that you are confident and well prepared when you decide to take the official GED® test.\u003Cbr>After you are done reviewing all the topics covered on the exam, take the full-length practice tests in Chapters 15 through 18. These exams look a lot like the actual GED® test. Because the tests in this book are on paper—and not on a computer screen—some of the questions can’t look exactly like those you will see on test day, but we have made these questions look as close to the computerized version as they can.\u003Cbr>You will have a chance to work with a computerized GED® test and all its interactive question types on the free online test you have access to via this book. Visit page 579 to find out how to take this computerized exam.\u003Cbr>Good luck with your preparation and on the test!\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>1 |  |  |","cbCaiqx9R00RdWkM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqx9R00RdWkM","pdf",11005895,592,"English","# Introduction to the GED® test\n## How to use this Book\n## Test preparation and practice tests","[{\"question\":\"Who should take the GED® test?\",\"answer\":\"Those who want a high school credential but cannot complete graduation requirements at a traditional high school should take the GED® test.\"},{\"question\":\"What academic areas does the GED® test assess?\",\"answer\":\"The GED® test measures understanding and analysis of high school–level math, reading, writing, science, and social studies.\"},{\"question\":\"How should readers use this book to prepare?\",\"answer\":\"Readers should review each section carefully, focus on the areas needing the most help, and then take the full-length practice tests in Chapters 15 through 18.\"}]","GED® Test - Introduction to the GED® Test - Preparation Guide | PDF",1492]