The Best Test Preparation for the High School Equivalency Diploma, for the New Ged, General Educational Development by Scott Cameron (2002, Paperback)

Master the GED and get your high school equivalency diploma... Our test experts show you the right way to prepare for this important test. REA's latest GED edition examines all subject areas to be found on the exam including in-depth coverage of the GED's essay test. The comprehensive review covers every possible exam topic: Language Arts/Writing, Language Arts/Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Math. Features 3 full-length practice exams. Each practice exam question is fully explained to help you better understand the subject material. Use the book's appendix and index for speedy look-ups and smarter searches.

Follow up your study with REA's proven test-taking strategies and study schedule that get you ready to master the GED.

DETAILS
- Comprehensive review of every subject to appear on the GED exam: Language Arts/Writing, Language Arts/Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Math
- Flexible study schedule tailored to your needs
- Packed with proven test tips, strategies and advice to help you master the GED
- 3 full-length practice GED exams. Each exam question is answered with easy-to-follow, easy-to-grasp explanations to allow for greater understanding of each problem.
- Fully indexed for quicker and smarter searches.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT RESEARCH & EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
About this Book
About the Test
How to Use this Book
Format for the GED
About the Review Sections
Scoring the Exam
GED Essay Scores
Scoring Worksheet
Studying for the GED
Requirements for Issuance of Certificate/Diploma
GED Test-Taking Tips
The Day of the Test
GED Study Course Schedule
CHAPTER 2 - LANGUAGE ARTS: WRITING REVIEW
Part I Review
Writing I Strategies
Review of Standard Written English
Capitalization
Punctuation
Spelling and Word Usage
Part II Review
The Essay Test
Why Essays Exist
Essay Strategies
Pre-Writing/Planning Time
Writing Your Rough Draft
Revising, Editing, and Proofreading
CHAPTER 3 - SOCIAL STUDIES REVIEW
Social Studies Topics
U.S. History
Economics
Political Science
Geography
CHAPTER 4 - SCIENCE REVIEW
Strategies for Science Sections
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Physics
CHAPTER 5 - LANGUAGE ARTS: READING REVIEW
Language Arts: Reading Topics
Reading Prose
Reading Poetry
Reading Drama
Reading Commentary
CHAPTER 6 - MATH REVIEW
Strategies for Math Sections
Arithmetic
Algebra
Geometry
PRACTICE EXAMS
EXAM I
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
EXAM II
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
EXAM III
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
APPENDIX
ANSWER SHEETS
INDEX

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