WHAT DOES THE GED SOCIAL STUDIES EXAM LOOK LIKE?
The GED is made up of 4 tests. In this article we explain everything you need to know if you have decided to start or are already preparing for the GED social studies test.
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Social Studies Test Structure
The GED Social Studies test consists of 35 questions for which you have 70 minutes to answer. To take the GED social studies test, you will need to apply concepts from the social science field such as interpreting graphs, charts and maps, as well as analyzing data and reports. To take this test, you will not have to memorize concepts, but be able to answer questions and state conclusions in the field of social studies.Content of the GED Social Science Test
The content tested on the GED exam is divided according to the following weights:- U.S. society and government: 50% of the test content deals with different levels of American institutions, the American electoral system, the role of the citizen in the U.S., current and past administrations of the American government, …
- U.S. History: 20% of the content deals with American history. Topics such as colonialism, the American Revolution, the Civil War, the modern era, the two World Wars, the Cold War, civil rights, the aerospace race, …
- Economics: 15% of the syllabus deals with topics such as economic concepts and systems, the role of government in the economy, labor and consumer issues, …
- Geography and the world: the remaining 15% of the content tests concepts related to world geography. Topics such as the major settings of world history, as well as the relationship between world resources, the environment and society are part of the GED social studies test agenda.
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Types of Questions On the GED Social Studies Test
Although most of the questions you will encounter on the GED social studies test are multiple-choice questions, there are 4 possible question types:-
– Multiple-choice questions: questions in which you are going to have to choose from 4 options. Remember that incorrect answers do not penalize your score on the social studies test.
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– Fill in the blanks: in this type of questions you will have to fill in a word/phrase or a number in the blank provided.
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– Hot zones: For graph questions, you will have to click on particular zones that represent the answer you want to give.
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– Drag and Drop: Consists of moving a specific piece of information to an area that needs to be filled in.
Math Problems On the GED Social Studies Test
One of the things that surprises the GED candidate the most is when he or she discovers that a calculator appears on the screen on the social studies test. Many of the studies that are conducted in the field of social studies use statistical concepts. This is why on the GED social studies test you may be asked questions that require you to use mathematical concepts to solve.What Is the Passing Score On the GED Social Studies Test?
The GED social studies test is passed with a score of 145 points. If you read English content about it, you may see that some websites mark the passing score at 150 points. This is because in the state of New Jersey they ask for 150 points to pass. In Spain, don’t worry, you can pass this exam with 145 points.How to Prepare for the GED Social Studies Exam?
The GED social studies exam tests a wide range of content. Remember that it is not about memorizing dates, names of cities, events, … but about mastering some concepts that will guarantee you a correct resolution of the exam. Your preparation should focus on improving your skills to summarize and expose ideas, establish cause-effect relationships and apply basic concepts of mathematics / statistics that allow you to draw conclusions from studies to which you will be exposed. To achieve this, focus on:- Taking as many practice exams as possible.
- Put yourself in the hands of professionals so that they can adapt your preparation according to your evolution.
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