Test Subjects
The GED® test is made up of 4 subjects, broken into separate exams. You don’t have to take all 4 tests at once - you can space them out however it suits you and go at your own pace. Here is an overview of what is on the GED, by subject area.
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)
Price
Price varies by state. See cost per state.
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)
Price
Price varies by state. See cost per state.
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)
Price
Price varies by state. See cost per state.
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)
Price
Price varies by state. See cost per state.
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