The GED Science Test (all information from https://ged.com)
SCIENCE CONTENT TOPICS on the GED
The GED uses two focusing themes to ensure that the test covers a wide range of important scientific topics from life science, physical science, and Earth and space science without going crazy.
The GED uses two focusing themes to ensure that the test covers a wide range of important scientific topics from life science, physical science, and Earth and space science without going crazy.
The theme of Human Health and Living Systems pertains to material that is vital for the health and safety of all living things on the planet, such as:
- the physical body
- characteristics of humans and other living things
- systems of living organisms and related topics (e.g. diseases, evolution, and heredity)
- the mechanisms for how the human body works on chemical and physical levels
- how the environment affects living things and human society
- how humans and other organisms affect the environment
The theme of Energy and Related Systems deals with a fundamental part of the universe, such as:
- sources of energy
- transformations of energy
- uses of energy
- how energy flows through organisms and ecosystems
- Earth’s geochemical systems
- how humans gain energy in their bodies
- the results of the use of the energy used in the human body
GED website links:
- About the GED Science test
- GED online testing tutorial
- GED Online Practice Test for Science
SCIENCE SKILLS on the GED
You are ready to pass the GED when you can perform the following skills at a satisfactory level, applied to topics in life, earth, space, and physical science through the focus of the two themes mentioned above:
You are ready to pass the GED when you can perform the following skills at a satisfactory level, applied to topics in life, earth, space, and physical science through the focus of the two themes mentioned above:
Analyze Scientific and Technical Arguments, Evidence, and Text-Based Information
- Determine the meaning of symbols, terms, and phrases as they are used in scientific presentations
- Cite specific textual evidence to support a finding or conclusion
- Reconcile multiple findings, conclusions, or theories
- Express scientific information or findings verbally
Apply Scientific Processes and Procedural Concepts
- Identify possible sources of error and alter the design of an investigation to ameliorate that error
- Identify the strength and weaknesses of one or more scientific investigations (i.e. experimental
- or observational) designs
- Design a scientific investigation
- Identify and interpret independent and dependent variables in scientific investigations
- Identify and refine hypotheses for scientific investigations
- Make a prediction based on data or evidence
- Evaluate whether a conclusion or theory is supported or challenged by particular data or
- evidence
- Apply formulas from scientific theories
- Understand and apply scientific models, theories, and processes
Reason Quantitatively and Interpret Data in Scientific Contexts
- Understand and explain non-textual scientific presentations
- Express scientific information or findings visually
- Determine the probability of events
- Use counting and permutations to solve scientific problems
The HiSET Science test:
80 minutes, 60 questions (all multiple choice)
From the official HiSET test maker's site
WHAT WILL I BE TESTED ON?
The HiSET science test contains 60 multiple-choice questions and measures your ability to use science content knowledge, apply principles of scientific inquiry, and interpret and evaluate scientific information.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I’VE PASSED THE HiSET BATTERY OF FIVE TESTS?
Each of the five subtests in the HiSET battery is scored on a scale of 1–20. In order to pass you must:
WHAT DOES COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS MEAN ON THESE TESTS?
Scoring at least 15 out of 20 on the tests means you have shown a level of performance similar to the minimum level required to succeed in college-level credit-bearing courses.
WHAT WILL I BE TESTED ON?
The HiSET science test contains 60 multiple-choice questions and measures your ability to use science content knowledge, apply principles of scientific inquiry, and interpret and evaluate scientific information.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I’VE PASSED THE HiSET BATTERY OF FIVE TESTS?
Each of the five subtests in the HiSET battery is scored on a scale of 1–20. In order to pass you must:
- Achieve a score of at least 8 on each of the five individual subtests BUT ALSO have a total combined score on all five tests of at least 45
- Score at least 2 out of 6 on the essay portion of the writing test
WHAT DOES COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS MEAN ON THESE TESTS?
Scoring at least 15 out of 20 on the tests means you have shown a level of performance similar to the minimum level required to succeed in college-level credit-bearing courses.
A Quick Comparison of the Two Science Tests
The HiSET Science Test
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The GED Science test
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