Educator Handbook
These educator resources provide an overview of GED® test content, recommended teaching strategies, and what adult education programs need to know.
Educator Handbook The GED Playbook
Skills Students Need to Pass
Also known as Performance Level Descriptors or PLDs, see exactly what skills students need to demonstrate to pass and to attain each score level.
High Impact Indicators
Skills are not all created equal! Improving certain skills can help students improve in other areas. These resources provide detailed guidance on how you can best help improve student performance.
Essential Resources for Math Instruction
Research shows that students struggle with non-calculator items on the GED Math test. Use these resources to target your instruction and improve student performance.
Calculator-Prohibited Indicators
Curriculum and Notional Learning
Find detailed information on the GED® Test Content Topics and the time expected to be spent by a student seeking a high school credential.
Assessment Guide for Educators
This resource takes a deep dive into what’s assessed in the four content areas, question types, scoring, and more. You can download the entire Guide below, or you can choose to download the individual content areas.