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How can I Score Well in GED® Science?

Nicole Madison
Nicole Madison
Nicole Madison
Nicole Madison

To score well on the General Educational Development® (GED®) science exam, you may start by learning about the contents of the test. The GED® includes questions related to Earth science, physics, chemistry, and biology. Space science questions are included as well. To score well on the science portion of the test, you will typically have to demonstrate an understanding of concepts related to these science categories. The science section includes 50 questions that are multiple choice, and you will typically have to score at least 410 to pass this section of the test.

When you are preparing to take the GED® science test, it is important to keep in mind that you won’t have to focus on memorizing facts and formulas to pass this exam. Instead, you can boost your chances of passing by brushing up on science concepts and learning how to read and interpret graphs and charts. When you are reviewing sciences, you may do well to make sure the study guides and textbooks you use are not more than 10 years old, however. This way, you can minimize your review of obsolete information.

The science section of the GED includes 50 questions that are multiple choice.
The science section of the GED includes 50 questions that are multiple choice.

It’s not just your understanding of basic science concepts that will be put to the test on the GED® science exam. This part of the test requires you to read science passages, interpret graphs and tables, and evaluate information provided about experiments. In an effort to perform well on the GED® science exam, you may also take practice tests and engage in study activities that help you build your reading comprehension and deductive reasoning skills.

You may also prepare for the GED® science test by obtaining a study guide that focuses on science. The best study guides for this purpose may be those that provide a review of science topics most high school students learn. Likewise, you may do well to choose a study guide that specifically covers the concepts you will need to understand to pass the science section of the GED® exam. In general, you will likely feel better prepared if you choose a GED® study guide rather than a general science study guide that was not specifically designed for the GED®.

GED® classes may also help you prepare for the GED® science test. You may find these classes in a classroom setting or online. You may also find distance-learning GED® science courses that will prepare you for the science section of the test without requiring you to have an Internet connection. For example, you may choose a GED® course that sends study materials via the mail.

Nicole Madison
Nicole Madison

Nicole’s thirst for knowledge inspired her to become a WiseGEEK writer, and she focuses primarily on topics such as homeschooling, parenting, health, science, and business. When not writing or spending time with her four children, Nicole enjoys reading, camping, and going to the beach.

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Nicole Madison
Nicole Madison

Nicole’s thirst for knowledge inspired her to become a WiseGEEK writer, and she focuses primarily on topics such as homeschooling, parenting, health, science, and business. When not writing or spending time with her four children, Nicole enjoys reading, camping, and going to the beach.

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    • The science section of the GED includes 50 questions that are multiple choice.
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      The science section of the GED includes 50 questions that are multiple choice.