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Get the skills, information, and techniques you need to earn your high school equivalency
In today's job environment, earning a GED can give you an edge over the competition — whether it's to find a new job or to advance in the one you already have. The GED For Dummies, 2nd Edition, gives you the confidence and hands-on training you need to maximize your success. Plus, you'll get two practice tests for each of the exam's five sections to hone your test-taking skills before the big day.
-Get the write stuff — perfect your grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills for the Language Arts/Writing Test
-Put the "social" in your studies — learn how to decipher charts, tables, graphs, and more to answer multiple-choice questions on the Social Studies Test
-Know your specimen — get the lowdown on how to read and answer questions about life, physical, earth, and space sciences on the Science Test
-Read between the lines — navigate your way through the types of fiction and nonfiction passages you'll encounter on the Language Arts/Reading Test
-Be calculating — take the fear out of math and learn how to answer multiple-choice and alternate-format grid questions for the Mathematics Test
Open the book and find:
-Overviews of the test sections
-When and how to schedule the test
-Special considerations if English is your second language
-Important test-taking strategies
-How to make the most of your time on test day
-Two practice tests for each subject, complete with answers and explanations
Learn to:
-Navigate and understand the format of the five subject tests
-Gain confidence by taking multiple practice tests
-Know what to expect on test day
-Manage your time during the test
Those who earn a GED gain an advantage over other job and education candidates and the confidence to take the next step. This guide gives readers even more hands-on training in each of the five subject areas to help them maximize their success and earn a passing score.
