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High School Equivalency

What is the GED Exam?

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The High School Equivalency Test or GED exam is a high school equivalency testing program that will help you take the next step toward a college degree or a rewarding career.

About the GED Exam

Earn the credential your future needs with the GED exam.

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If you want to find a better job or take the first step on a pathway to a career, then you need to earn a high school equivalency credential.  It is required for college and more important than ever to employers.  Taking the GED exam can help change your life and expand your opportunities like it's done for other test takers.

What will I be tested on?

The GED exam lets you demonstrate that you have attained the knowledge equivalent to a high school graduate.  It consists of four subtests that measure your knowledge in four core areas:

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Mathematical Reasoning Test Topics Basic Math Geometry Basic Algebra Graphs and Functions Time (to take the test) 115 minutes Includes 2 minutes of instructions and final review Includes 3 minute break between parts (to retrieve your calculator in test center) Format Access to calculator reference sheet and math formula sheet * Access to onscreen calculator on part 2 of test * Your own TI-30XS calculator allowed in test center Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, fill-in-the-blank, select an area, and drop down)
Reasoning Through Language Arts Test Topics Reading for Meaning Identifying and Creating Arguments Grammar and Language Time (to take the test) 150 minutes Includes 3 minutes of instructions and final review Includes 10 minute break between parts 2 and 3 Includes 45 minutes for the written essay Format 3 sections 1 written essay (extended response) Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, select an area, and drop down)
Social Studies Test Topics Reading for Meaning in Social Studies Analyzing Historical Events and Arguments in Social Studies Using Numbers and Graphs in Social Studies Time (to take the test) 70 minutes Includes 2 minutes of instructions and final review No break Format * Access to onscreen calculator * Your own TI-30XS calculator allowed in test center Access to calculator reference sheet Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, fill in the blank, select an area, and drop down)
Science Test Topics Reading for Meaning in Science Designing and Interpreting Science Experiments Using Numbers and Graphics in Science Time (to take the test) 90 minutes Includes 2 minutes of instructions and final review No break Format * Access to onscreen calculator * Your own TI-30XS calculator allowed in test center Access to calculator reference sheet Multiple choice and other question types (fill in the blank, drag and drop, select an area, and drop down)

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Address:  306 South Kanawha Street
              Beckley, WV 25801


Phone:   304-256-3964

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