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Introduction to GED
➢ What is the GED used to stand for?
➢ Since 2011, we just use the term GED.
Introduction to GED
➢ When did GED become a thing?
➢ The GED test was originally developed in 1942.
➢ When exam passed, provided certification.
➢ United State or Canadian high school level academic skill.
Introduction to GED
➢ GED test is so easy because it is not tricky!
GED Test
➢ GED test measures; (1) Problem Solving Skills
(2) Critical Thinking Skills
(3) Reasoning Skills
(4) Understanding Scientific Concepts
➢ Four Separate Tests; (1) Mathematical Reasoning
(2) Reasoning through Language Arts
(3) Sciences
(4) Social Study
GED Test Overview
➢ You can choose to take all four GED tests at once.
➢ You can take each test separately.
“ Timing for each Subject Area ”
Module Testing Time
Language Arts 150 minutes
Mathematics 115 minutes
Science 90 minutes
Social Study 90 minutes
Question Types
➢ Multiple choice questions
➢ Fill in the blank questions
➢ Drag and drop questions
➢ Drop-down questions
➢ Hot spot questions
➢ Short answer questions
➢ Extended response questions
Question Types
➢ Drag and Drop Question
Question Types
➢ Drop-Down Question
Question Types
➢ Drop-Spot Question
Question Types
➢ Short Answer Question
➢ To write short answers.
➢ You will probably take about 10 minutes to complete.
➢ This question concerned with Sciences.
Question Types
➢ Extended Response Question
➢ To write an essay
➢ You will be given 45 minutes to read informational articles.
➢ Total word is 550 to 650 words.
➢ This question concerned with Language Art.
Computer Skills
“You may need the following Computer Skills” ➢ Select your words
➢ Copy/Cut and paste
➢ Undo and Redo
➢ Click and drag
➢ Mouse Skill
➢ Typing Skill
➢ Using a scroll bar
➢ Using an online Calculator
Calculator for GED Test
➢ TI-39xs On Screen Scientific Calculator
➢ http://ged.com/practice-test/en/calculator
Science Content Areas
➢ Content Areas: (1) Life Science (40%)
(2) Physical Science (40%)
(3) Earth and Space (20%)
(1) Life Science (2) Physical Science (3) Earth and Space
Biology Physics Knowledge of
Chemistry Earth& Space
Physical Science
➢ Physical Science (40%)
➢ Structure and Properties of Matter
➢ Chemical Properties and reaction
➢ Force, Motion and Work
➢ Conservation, Transformation and flow of Energy
Science Practice Section
Science Practices Section
✓ Science practice can be best described as the skills necessary for understanding scientific
concepts using critical thinking and reasoning.
➢ Lesson (1) Comprehend Scientific Representations
➢ Lesson (2) Use the Scientific Method
➢ Lesson (3) Reason with Scientific Information
➢ Lesson (4) Express and Apply Scientific Information
➢ Lesson (5) Use Statistics and Probability
➢ Lesson (6) Apply Scientific Formulas
Lesson (1). Comprehend Scientific Representations
(1)Understand the textual information
(2)Understand any Symbolic and Mathematical representations
(3)Understand visual Information
Comprehend Scientific Representations
➢ Objectives
➢ GED Science test consist of question based on passages and graphics.
➢ Science test requires understanding main idea
➢ To Comprehend Scientific Representations
➢ To understand main idea and their supporting details
✓ Science writer support their main ideas with details, facts, and evidence
Understand the textual information
Main Idea
Understand the textual information
➢ Detail, Facts and Evidence
Understanding Visual Information
✓ Graphical information is one of the main ways that scientists to share
information with other scientists and with the public.
➢ Visual representations of complex information
➢ Help you understand a topic better
➢ Bring interest to information
Diagrams
✓ To display a visual representation of a subject or an idea !
“Area of the Brain”
✓ Thought
✓ Speech
✓ Smell
✓ Slight
✓ Memory
✓ Body Movement & Coordinate
Diagrams
Diagrams
✓ Diagram has a title that provides a
simple description of the purpose of
the image
✓ Identify locations in the images
where certain functions occur
✓ Has Labels that identify specific
parts of the image
Diagrams
✓ Exercises (1)
✓ (1) Cornea
✓ (2) Lens
✓ (3) Aqueous Humor
Tables
✓ Graphical illustration that helps to communicate information is a table
✓ A table has columns and rows
✓ Columns and rows separate information
Tables
✓ Exercises (2)
Line Graphs
✓ To show a trend over time or a change based on a series of measurements
✓ Can easily determine trends
✓ Make Comparisons
✓ Draw Conclusions from a set of data
Line Graphs
Line Graphs
✓ Create a Line graph from a data table
(1)Using two axis: vertical line and horizontal line that are used to plot data
(2)Determine which value are independent and dependent values
(3) X - axis is where you plot the independent values
(4) Y - axis is where you plot the dependent values
Line Graphs
➢ Linear graph ; Graph is connected by a line to show the linear or direct
➢ Legend graph ; Graph can correlate more than two things at a time
Change in Carbon dioxide (CO2) level in the atmosphere, PH
seawater and the ocean overtime
Bar Graphs
✓ To compare separate items
✓ To show each category or group
Bar Graphs
✓ (1) Physics ✓ (2) About 100 ✓ (3) ?
Understand Symbolic & Mathematical Representation
✓ Understand Symbols, Terms, and Phrase in Scientific Presentation
Understand Symbolic & Mathematical Representation
Understand Symbolic & Mathematical Representation
Lesson (2) Use the Scientific Method
Use the Scientific Method
➢ Scientific method is used to investigated events and to acquire knowledge
➢ Scientists follow the producers:
(1) Observing,
(2) Collecting Information,
(3) Forming a hypothesis.
➢ After the hypothesis has been tested in an experiment, draw conclusion
Use the Scientific Method
➢ Hypothesis Hypothesis is an educated guess about the answer to a question.
➢ Draw Conclusion Draw a conclusion about the hypothesis based on the experiments.
➢ Independent Variable Independent variables are the manipulated variables.
➢ Dependent Variable Dependent variables are the responsible variables.
➢ Controlled variable Are variables that must be kept exactly the same to make sure.
Practices
Lesson (3) Reason with Scientific Information
Reason with Scientific Information
➢ Reasoning with scientific information requires citing specific evidence to
support a conclusion.
➢ One of the way use scientists use information is in making predictions
Practices
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition that can lead to heart attack and
stroke. A scientist graphed the following data collected from a study on
hypertension. What is a logical conclusion based on the data?
• (A). The prevalence of hypertension is higher than average in the 35–44 age group.
• (B). The prevalence of hypertension is highest in the 45–54 age group.
• (C). The prevalence of hypertension increases with age.
• (D). No teenager suffers from hypertension.
(E) . All senior citizens suffer from hypertension
Lesson (4). Express and Apply Scientific Information
Express and Apply Scientific Information
➢ Scientific information is can be conveyed in multiple form.
➢ Scientific formulas uses numbers, letters and symbols
➢ An important science reasoning concept is the ability to apply a scientific
concept to a different situation.
Practices
Lesson (5). Use Statistics and Probability
Use Statistics and Probability
➢ A measure of central tendency is used to summarize data.
➢ Probability are used to make predictions.
Lesson (6). Apply Scientific Formulas
Apply Scientific Formulas
➢ Scientifics formulas work much like math formula and can
be used to find missing value.
➢ Any known values to the appropriate position in the formula
to find the unknown values.
Practices
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