The GED Social Studies test is a 70-minute exam focusing on your ability to analyze historical and social issues rather than memorizing facts. It consists of questions based on readings, charts, and graphs across four main topics: Civics and Government (50%), U.S. History (20%), Economics (15%), and Geography (15%). Instead of rote memorization, the test measures your critical thinking, data interpretation, and reading comprehension skills.
The GED Mathematical Reasoning test assesses your ability to solve real-world mathematical problems and analyze algebraic concepts. Lasting 115 minutes, the exam is divided into two parts and covers basic arithmetic, quantitative reasoning (percentages, ratios, data analysis, and geometric measurement), and algebraic problem-solving (linear equations, inequalities, functions, and quadratic expressions).
The GED Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) test evaluates your ability to read critically, write clearly, and apply correct English grammar. Lasting 150 minutes (with a 10-minute break), the exam features a combination of reading comprehension and language usage questions alongside a 45-minute Extended Response essay. Approximately 75% of the reading passages focus on informational texts—such as workplace documents, science topics, and social studies—while 25% feature literary fiction. For the essay portion, you are asked to analyze two opposing arguments and write a evidence-based response defending which side is better supported
The GED Science test measures your ability to understand, interpret, and apply scientific concepts and data rather than forcing you to memorize complex facts. Lasting 90 minutes with no break, the exam covers three main content areas: Life Science (40%), Physical Science (40%), and Earth & Space Science (20%). Questions focus heavily on scientific practices, such as evaluating experimental designs, reading charts and graphs, applying formulas like work or density, and drawing logical conclusions from scientific evidence and data.
The GED® Reasoning through Language Arts Test (RLA) evaluates your reading and writing skills. You will have 2.5 hours for about 46 questions that require you to: ... compose an extended response to a writing prompt based on reading one or two passages or a passage accompanied by a graphic (writing skills).
