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    The GED examination is for individuals who have not completed their formal high school education. The 2002-Series GED Tests measure knowledge in five different areas:  Language Arts, Writing; Language Arts, Reading; Mathematics; Science and Social Studies. An important feature of the GED Tests is an essay that documents the ability to write and communicate effectively. 

    The GED Tests usually require some preparation; about one-third of graduating high school seniors don't pass the tests under current score requirements. Each spring, the tests are administered to a sample group of graduating high school seniors. To pass, examinees must perform as well as or better than 67 percent of those seniors.

    Test Area

    Number of Questions

    Time Limit

     Language Arts, Writing Part I
                          Writing Part II
    50
    Essay
    75 minutes
    45 minutes
     Language Arts, Reading 40 65 minutes
     Mathematics 50 90 minutes
     Science 50 80 minutes
     Social Studies 50 70 minutes

    For more information on the GED, please visit GED Testing Service website at: http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=GEDTS.