The course

• 1

  Start here

  Four separate subject tests, taken in any order: 425 minutes in all

  Free: A tour of the GED
• 2

  Mathematical Reasoning

  115 minutes, with a formula sheet; a calculator on part 2

  Free: Numbers, fractions, percents and ratesExpressions, equations and inequalitiesLines, slope and functionsArea, volume and the formula sheetData, averages and probability32 questions
• 3

  Reasoning Through Language Arts

  150 minutes in three sections, including a 45-minute essay

  Free: Main ideas, details and inferenceArguments, claims and evidenceGrammar, usage and clear sentencesThe essay: which argument is better supported?23 questions
• 4

  Science

  90 minutes; any formula you need is given

  Life science: cells, bodies, genes and ecosystemsPhysical science: motion, energy and matterEarth and space scienceFree: Experiments, variables and data24 questions
• 5

  Social Studies

  70 minutes, no break; documents, tables and graphs

  Free: Government and civicsU.S. history through sourcesEconomics: supply, demand and moneyGeography: people, places and maps24 questions
• 6

  Test day

  145 on each subject passes; no penalty for a wrong answer

  Test day: scores, pace and guessing