Master the Ged 2004

by Kaprov, Ronald M.; Arco Publishing; Kaprov, Steffi R.; Hull, Barbara; Arco Publishing

• ISBN13: 9780768912333
• ISBN10: 0768912334
• Edition: 18th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-07
• Publisher: Arco (Peterson's)

Summary

With 3 full-length practice exams, test-taking strategies and tips for success, any GED aspirant will gain essential hands-on practice for each question type on the GED. Completely revised to reflect recent changes to the test, it's the most comprehensive guide to the GED available.

Table of Contents

Credits	p. vii
Foreword	p. ix
Introduction
An Overview of the GED	p. 3
What Is the GED?	p. 3
What Subjects Are Tested in the GED Battery?	p. 5
Where Can I Take the GED Test?	p. 6
Test Tips and Strategies	p. 9
Preparing to Take the Test	p. 9
Nature of the Questions	p. 11
How to Take the GED Test	p. 14
What Is a Passing Score?	p. 15
Tips for the Teacher	p. 15
How to Use This Book	p. 16
Study Tips for Adult Learners	p. 17
Diagnostic Test
Assessing Your Readiness	p. 45
Directions for Taking the Diagnostic Test	p. 46
Language Arts, Writing	p. 53
Social Studies	p. 71
Science	p. 91
Language Arts, Reading	p. 109
Mathematics	p. 121
Answer Key for GED Diagnostic Test	p. 139
Error Analysis for GED Diagnostic Test	p. 142
Answer Explanations for GED Diagnostic Test	p. 143
Language Arts, Writing Review
All about the GED Language Arts, Writing Test	p. 169
Spelling	p. 174
320 Frequently Misspelled Words	p. 180
Punctuation and Capitalization	p. 188
The Essentials of English Grammar	p. 194
Correct English Usage	p. 199
Practice with GED-Type Writing Skills Questions	p. 213
All about the GED Essay Test	p. 231
A Sample Essay Question	p. 232
Planning Your Essay	p. 236
Outlines Are Important	p. 240
Writing Your Essay	p. 242
Sample Essay Topics for Practice	p. 245
Social Studies Review
All about the GED Social Studies Test	p. 249
History	p. 252
Economics	p. 262
Civics and Government	p. 271
Geography	p. 281
Science Review
All about the GED Science Test	p. 297
Taking the GED Science Test	p. 297
Life Science	p. 302
Chemistry	p. 314
Physics	p. 325
Earth and Space Science	p. 336
Language Arts, Reading Review
All about the GED Language Arts, Reading Test	p. 355
Taking the GED Language Arts, Reading Test	p. 355
Critical Reading	p. 357
Reading in the Content Areas	p. 366
Reading Charts, Graphs, Maps, and Illustrations	p. 370
Business Reading	p. 386
Practice with Business Selections	p. 387
Mathematics Review
All about the GED Mathematics Test	p. 431
Taking the GED Mathematics Test	p. 431
Fractions	p. 445
Decimals	p. 463
Percents	p. 475
Shortcuts in Multiplication and Division	p. 485
Powers and Roots	p. 496
Table of Measures	p. 502
Denominate Numbers (Measurement)	p. 505
Statistics and Probability	p. 517
Graphs	p. 525
Payroll	p. 536
Sequences	p. 544
Operations with Algebraic Expressions: Vocabulary	p. 549
Equations, Inequalities, and Problems in Algebra	p. 563
Geometry and Trigonometry	p. 583
Coordinate Geometry	p. 607
Practice with GED-Type Mathematics Questions	p. 619
Two Complete Sample Tests
GED Sample Test I	p. 641
Directions for Taking the Sample Test	p. 641
Language Arts, Writing	p. 649
Social Studies	p. 665
Science	p. 679
Language Arts, Reading	p. 693
Mathematics	p. 705
Answer Key for GED Sample Test I	p. 720
Error Analysis for GED Sample Test I	p. 723
Answer Explanations for GED Sample Test I	p. 724
Assessing Your Readiness	p. 752
GED Sample Test II	p. 753
Directions for Taking the Sample Test	p. 753
Language Arts, Writing	p. 761
Social Studies	p. 777
Science	p. 792
Language Arts, Reading	p. 809
Mathematics	p. 823
Answer Key for GED Sample Test II	p. 836
Error Analysis for GED Sample Test II	p. 838
Answer Explanations for GED Sample Test II	p. 839
Assessing Your Readiness	p. 867
Extra Answer Sheets for GED Diagnostic Test	p. 869
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.