GED Study Guide

Information for ABE/GED students and instructors

What's on the Test?

The GED Social Studies test focuses on U.S. History and gives you context to understand the nation, the world, and society as a whole. Learners are not required to memorize names and dates, but will be asked to process information in the context of history, government, and geography.

Test Topics
  • Reading for Meaning in Social Studies
  • Analyzing Historical Events and Arguments in Social Studies
  • Using Numbers and Graphs in Social Studies
Format of the Test
  • Access to onscreen calculator and reference sheet
  • Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, fill-in-the-blank, select an area, drop down)
Time to Take the Test
  • 70 minutes
  • Includes 2 minutes of instruction and final review
  • No break

 

What to know about GED Social Studies

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