Online Class: GED Test Preparation

Name: GED Test Preparation
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Embark on a transformative educational journey with our GED preparation course, designed to illuminate and simplify the testing process. With curated resources and strategic guidance, this course empowers students to conquer the GED with a strong foundation in key subjects.

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Course Description

Master the GED: Your Gateway to a Brighter Future

In the dynamic landscape of modern education, the GED (General Educational Development) test serves as a pivotal milestone for many. Whether you’re aiming to accelerate your academic journey or unlock new vocational avenues, obtaining your GED can be transformative. Our meticulously designed online course serves as the ultimate compass to guide you through this essential rite of passage.

Why Our Course Stands Out:

Comprehensive Insights: Dive deep into the architecture of the GED test. We demystify the format, illuminating the core areas and content ensuring you're well-prepared for every twist and turn.
Resource-Rich Learning: From astute test-taking strategies to enlightening exercises and assignments, our course is brimming with tools to propel your GED preparation to stellar heights. Supplement your learning with our curated netlinks, offering deep-dives into critical topics — all at your own pace.
Holistic Coverage: The GED is a vast ocean of knowledge, segmented into four crucial streams: Reasoning through Language Arts, Social Studies, Science Studies, and Mathematical Reasoning. While you won't be expected to know every ripple and wave, understanding the major currents is paramount. Our course, acting as your navigator, provides concise summaries and an abundance of practice resources for each pivotal topic.

In a world where knowledge truly is power, our GED prep course stands as a beacon for those eager to harness their potential. Whether you're reigniting past aspirations or embarking on a fresh academic endeavor, this course is tailored to ensure you walk into the GED test center with confidence and walk out with triumph.

Embrace this opportunity, enroll with us, and let's chart a course to a brighter, more promising future. Your success story starts here!

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1. Navigating the GED: A Journey to Empowerment

Designed to open new educational and career doors, the GED test emphasizes practical knowledge application over rote memorization, with varied question types from multiple choice to extended responses that evaluate deep understanding. Upon completing the approximately seven-hour computerized test, candidates receive same-day feedback, fostering immediate growth and learning. 1 Total Points

Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Why this Course?

Lesson 2. Navigating the Language Arts: Mastering the RLA Test for GED Success

This lesson outlines the RLA test as a vital step in acquiring a GED, emphasizing the importance of mastering English grammar, sentence construction, and comprehension skills. A score of 165 or higher indicates college readiness, which can lead to expanding educational pursuits. 0 Total Points

Lesson 3. Effective Sentence Construction

Mastering sentence structure, from differentiating complete sentences and fragments to correcting run-on sentences and comma splices, is essential for clear communication. Utilizing conjunctions and choosing between active and passive voices strengthens your writing, making it more direct and engaging. Additional lesson topics: How to Understand the Difference Between Active and Passive Voice; Sentence Fragments; The Subordinate Conjunction 57 Total Points

Assessment: Sentence Structure Exam
Assessment: Sentence Structure Practice 1
Assessment: Sentence Structure Practice 2
Assessment: Sentence Structure Practice 3
Assessment: Sentence Structure Practice 4
Assessment: Sentence Structure Practice 5
Assessment: Sentence Structure Practice 6

Lesson 4. Precision and Clarity in Written English

This guide emphasizes the importance of capitalization and punctuation as fundamental tools for crafting coherent and engaging sentences. By exploring usage through illustrative scenarios, learners gain valuable insights into writing with professionalism and expressiveness. 40 Total Points

Assessment: Mechanics Exam
Assessment: Mechanics Practice 1
Assessment: Mechanics Practice 2
Assessment: Mechanics Practice 3

Lesson 5. Navigating the Rivers of Thought: The Role of Structure in Writing

Effective paragraph structure balances clarity with conciseness, using topic sentences to anchor ideas and transitions to signal shifts, ensuring narratives remain intact and focused. From concise paragraphs that drive points home to the integration of varied details, structuring becomes an art form to preserve interest and avoid narrative choppiness. Additional lesson topics: Paragraph Structure 23 Total Points

Assessment: Organization Exam
Assessment: Organization Practice

Lesson 6. Mastering Reading: Key Strategies Unlocked

Delve into the art of reading comprehension by understanding pivotal elements like main ideas and supporting details, akin to finding the heartbeat of a passage. Through strategic tools and skills, this exploration equips readers for mastery in navigating complex texts with confidence. Additional lesson topics: Understanding Point of View 25 Total Points

Assessment: Language Arts, Reading Exam 1-3
Assessment: Language Arts, Reading Quiz 1-3

Lesson 7. Fiction Decoded: Understanding Imaginative Narratives

Writing fiction is a creative art akin to painting or sculpting, using characters, settings, and plots to craft narratives that reshape readers' perceptions and emotions. Through characters and settings that resonate deeply, fiction connects diverse audiences to universal themes, from societal commentary to personal journeys. Additional lesson topics: Interpreting Fiction 25 Total Points

Assessment: Language Arts, Reading Exam 6
Assessment: Language Arts, Reading Quiz 6

Lesson 8. Nonfiction Unraveled: A Journey of Knowledge and Enlightenment

Personal narratives such as biographies and autobiographies offer insight into individual lives, merging historical context and personal reflection. Through firsthand accounts, they educate and inspire, highlighting resilience against adversity and offering readers a deeper connection to the subject. Additional lesson topics: Nonfiction 63 Total Points

Assessment: Language Arts, Reading Exam 7-8
Assessment: Language Arts and Reading Review Test
Assessment: Language Arts, Reading Quiz 7-8

Lesson 9. Beyond Essays: Mastering Extended Writing for the GED

A strong essay framework involves structured planning, writing, and revising, forming a blueprint for clear and impactful writing. Planning involves comprehending instructions; writing emphasizes narrative crafting with supporting evidence; and revising focuses on coherence and grammatical accuracy. 8 Total Points

Review 4 Practice Worksheets
Assessment: Essay Question 1 Exam
Assessment: Essay Practice 1

Lesson 10. From Numbers to Success: Navigating the GED Math Test

Designed to evaluate more than just arithmetic skills, the GED Mathematical Reasoning Test challenges you to employ logical strategies in solving real-world problems. Achieving a passing score not only exemplifies mathematical competence but also resilience and adaptability, essential traits for academic and professional growth. 0 Total Points

Lesson 11. The Language of Whole Numbers: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division

Mastering whole number operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is foundational for mathematical fluency and real-world application. These operations are essential tools that, once mastered, unlock the ability to solve complex mathematical challenges and understand symmetrical beauty in numbers. Additional lesson topics: Solving Basic Math Word Problems Video ; Order of Operations; Multiplication Topics; Subtraction Topics 30 Total Points

Review 2 Practice Worksheets
Assessment: Whole Numbers & Operations Practice

Lesson 12. Exploring the Mysteries of Numbers, Powers, and Roots

The lesson visualizes squared numbers to simplify abstract concepts, illustrating perfect squares with relatable examples. Familiarizing with techniques like estimating square roots or using calculators ensures adaptability when facing non-perfect square roots. Additional lesson topics: List of Perfect Squares; How to find a square root of a number; Order of Operations 27 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: AssignmentPractice21.pdf
Assessment: Number Sense Practice

Lesson 13. Decisions with Decimals

Understanding the place value of decimals allows us to read, compare, and manipulate them accurately, treating each digit's position as a component of a rhythmic base ten system. Whether aligning a list of numbers or determining which fraction is greater, this understanding transforms seemingly complex tasks into straightforward processes. Additional lesson topics: Subtracting Decimals; Scientific Notation; Rounding Decimals; Multiplying Decimals 25 Total Points

Review 2 Practice Worksheets
Assessment: Decimal Numbers Practice

Lesson 14. Percent Mastery

Calculating interest involves applying percents to money growth over time, with simple and compound interest as key concepts. By understanding these calculations, one can decipher loans, credit savings, and investment opportunities more effectively. Additional lesson topics: Solving Percent Problems Video 25 Total Points

Review 2 Practice Worksheets
Assessment: Percents Practice

Lesson 15. The Infinite Stretch of Real Numbers and Their Significance

Real numbers extend our comprehension beyond simply positive figures to include zero and negative quantities, influencing mathematical concepts, operations, and real-world applications. Understanding signed numbers on a number line and their absolute values aids in navigating mathematical operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, mirroring life's financial and temperature shifts. Additional lesson topics: Signed Integers 25 Total Points

Review 2 Practice Worksheets
Assessment: Number Relationships Practice

Lesson 16. Decoding the Math of Everyday Decisions: Ratios, Rates, Proportions

Ratios serve as fundamental comparisons between numbers, essential for analyzing situations in daily life, such as determining ratios at zoos or grocery stores. Simplifying these ratios offers clearer insights, helping individuals and businesses make strategic decisions and understand the composition of groups. Additional lesson topics: Interpret Tables Practice; Solving Simple Interest Problems; Ratio and Rates Video; Proportions: Introduction 24 Total Points

Review 2 Practice Worksheets
Assessment: Statistics & Data Analysis Practice

Lesson 17. A Deeper Dive into Probability: Mastering Uncertainty

As a study of random events and outcomes, probability enhances our capacity to make informed decisions in daily life and across diverse fields, including business and medicine. Understanding its principles equips us with tools to better predict events, evaluate risks, and embrace complexity with confidence. Additional lesson topics: Probability 24 Total Points

Review 2 Practice Worksheets
Assessment: Probability Practice

Lesson 18. Data Decoded

Measures of central tendency such as mean, median, and mode offer unique perspectives on data, supporting effective analysis and decision-making. These measures help in contexts ranging from educational assessments to business inventory management. Additional lesson topics: Interpret Tables Practice 25 Total Points

Review 2 Practice Worksheets
Assessment: Data Analysis Practice

Lesson 19. Simplifying Expressions and Tackling Algebraic Challenges

Word problems integrate algebra with everyday challenges, requiring systematic approaches to unlock their mathematical constructs. By translating real-world scenarios into algebraic equations, learners can devise solutions to diverse problems from finance to logistics. Additional lesson topics: Multiplying Algebraic Expressions; Solving Equations and Inequalities; Simplifying Expressions; Learn to Solve Word Problems; Practice Multi Step Expressions 25 Total Points

Review 2 Practice Worksheets
Assessment: Algebra Practice

Lesson 20. Balance in Mathematics: The Art of Equalities

Algebraic operations unlock a universe of possibilities by merging constants and variables to solve equations. This lesson explores addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in algebra, emphasizing the importance of order of operations and substitution. Additional lesson topics: Practice quiz on Order of Operations; Quiz on the Order of Operations; Quiz on Properties of Equality 11 Total Points

Assessment: Algebraic Operations

Lesson 21. Linear Equations and Inequalities

This lesson will introduce you to linear equations and inequalities, including their properties, graphs, and solutions. Additional lesson topics: Video of Graphing Linear Functions; Solve Linear Inequalities Tutorial 21 Total Points

Assessment: Linear Equations
Assessment: Linear Inequalities

Lesson 22. Systems of Linear Equations and Linear Inequalities

This lesson will teach you how to solve so-called systems of linear equations using substitution and will extend your understanding beyond simple equations in two dimensions to equations in many dimensions. Additional lesson topics: Video of Graphing of Systems of Linear Inequalities; Systems of linear inequalities 20 Total Points

Assessment: Systems of Linear Equations
Assessment: Systems of Linear Inequalities

Lesson 23. Functions

Once you have mastered the basic concepts associated with functions, you will then have all the tools you need to get into the more complicated (and more fun) aspects of algebra. 10 Total Points

Assessment: Functions

Lesson 24. Geometry

Lesson topics include geometry vocabulary as well as measurements, angles and triangles relationships. Additional lesson topics: Lines, Rays and Angles; Pythagoras' Theorem; Trigonometric Ratio; Review of Basic Geometry; Measurement and Geometry 138 Total Points

Review 2 Practice Worksheets
Assessment: Geometry Practice
Assessment: The Mathematical Reasoning Post Test

Lesson 25. THE SOCIAL STUDIES TEST

This lesson will go over information and question formatting that will be on this section of the GED exam. Additional lesson topics: Tips for Passing the GED Test: Social Studies Section 9 Total Points

Assessment: How to Read Social Studies Questions Practice

Lesson 26. Civics and Government, pt. 1

Lesson material will include topics involving types of political systems, The United States Federal Government, the system of checks and balances, and the process of amending the Constitution. Additional lesson topics: Types of Political Systems; US Government 16 Total Points

Assessment: Civics and Government, Part 1 Exam
Assessment: Civics and Government Practice Part 1

Lesson 27. Civics and Government, pt. 2

Just as the United States has a federal, or national, government, each state has their own government as well. Additional lesson topics: State Governments; US Monetary Policy 16 Total Points

Assessment: Civics and Government, Part 2 Exam
Assessment: Civics and Government Practice Part 2

Lesson 28. Economics, pt. 1

Lesson material will include topics involving the factors of production, economics and governments, supply and demand, imports and exports, and inflation. Additional lesson topics: Inflation 15 Total Points

Assessment: Economics, Part 1 Exam
Assessment: Economic Practice Part 1

Lesson 29. Economics, pt. 2

Lesson material will include topics on the factors involved in economic growth, money and monetary policy, government and fiscal policy, and the American consumer. Additional lesson topics: US Fiscal Policy 20 Total Points

Assessment: Economics, Part 2 Exam
Assessment: Economics Practice 2

Lesson 30. Geography

Lesson material will include topics involving mapping, latitude and longitude, time zones, topography, climate, and population distribution. Additional lesson topics: Population; Time Zones; World Climates; Longitude and Latitude; What is a Map? 21 Total Points

Assessment: Geography Exam
Assessment: Geography Practice

Lesson 31. World History, pt. 1

Lesson material will review topics of early humanity and civilizations. 19 Total Points

Assessment: World History, Part 1 Exam
Assessment: World History Practice Part 1

Lesson 32. World History, pt. 2

Lesson material will include topics involving the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, The Reformation and The Age of Enlightenment Additional lesson topics: Some Theories on the Origins of Religion; The Enlightenment; Roots of the Reformation; The Renaissance Period 16 Total Points

Assessment: World History, Part 2 Exam
Assessment: World History Practice Part 2

Lesson 33. World History, pt. 3

Lesson material will include topics involving the French Revolution, Central America, Eastern Europe, the Industrial Revolution, and World War 1. Additional lesson topics: Industrial Revolution; The First World War; The French Revolutions 17 Total Points

Assessment: World History, Part 3 Exam
Assessment: World History Practice Part 3

Lesson 34. World History, pt. 4

Lesson material will include topics involving the Russian Revolution and the rise of Communism, relationships between India and Pakistan , and the impact of technology on the world. Additional lesson topics: World War 2 18 Total Points

Assessment: World History, Part 4 Exam
Assessment: World History Practice Part 4

Lesson 35. U.S. History, pt. 1

Lesson material will include topics involving the beginning of the formation of the United States, the formation of the American government, and the development of the Declaration of Independence. Additional lesson topics: The Constitutional Convention of 1787; The Articles of Confederation; The Federalist Papers 19 Total Points

Assessment: US History, Part 1 Exam
Assessment: U.S. History Practice Part 1

Lesson 36. U.S. History, pt. 2

Lesson material will include topics involving the beginning of U.S. domestic and foreign policy, the War of 1812, the Civil War, and the impact of the Industrial Revolution in the U.S. Additional lesson topics: Overview of the Industrial Revolution 16 Total Points

Assessment: US History, Part 2 Exam
Assessment: U.S. History Practice Part 2

Lesson 37. U. S. History, pt. 3

Lesson material will include topics involving the United States as a world power, U.S. role in World War 1, the Suffrage Movement, the Roaring Twenties, the Stock Market Crash, and the New Deal. Additional lesson topics: The Stock Market Crash of 1929; The New Deal; The Fight for Woman's Suffrage; The Roaring Twenties 17 Total Points

Assessment: US History, Part 3 Exam
Assessment: U.S. History Practice Part 3

Lesson 38. U.S. History, pt. 4

Lesson material will include topics involving the United States in World War II, The Korean Conflict, and the Eisenhower presidency. Additional lesson topics: The Korean War; The US Army in WWII; US involvement in the Korean War 16 Total Points

Assessment: US History, Part 4 Exam
Assessment: U.S. History Practice Part 4

Lesson 39. U.S. History, pt. 5

Lesson material will include topics involving the Kennedy Presidency, the Vietnam War, the Watergate Scandal, and the end of the Twentieth Century. Additional lesson topics: The Late Twentieth Century; Vietnam War; The Kennedy Presidency; Watergate 149 Total Points

Assessment: US History, Part 5 Exam
Assessment: Social Studies Post Test
Assessment: U.S. History Practice Part 5

Lesson 40. THE SCIENCE TEST

This lesson will go over information and formatting details of the Science Test for the GED. Additional lesson topics: Practice Science Test 0 Total Points

Review 5 Practice Worksheets

Lesson 41. Life Science: Biology pt. 1

This lesson will discuss topics including: the cell, structure of the Eukaryotic animal cell, structure Of the Eukaryotic plant cell, functions of a typical cell, diffusion, active transport, protein synthesis of cells, types of reproduction, genetics, an Additional lesson topics: Virtual Cell Biology; Life: Levels of Organization; Multicellular Organisms 25 Total Points

Assessment: Biology Part 1 Exam
Assessment: Life Science: Biology Part 1 Quiz

Lesson 42. Life Science: Biology pt. 2

Several hundred years ago, as science began to advance, scholars needed a well organized system to talk about the vast number of organisms on the planet. Additional lesson topics: Natural Selection 25 Total Points

Assessment: Biology Part 2 Exam
Assessment: Biology Part 2 Quiz

Lesson 43. Chemistry, pt. 1

Just as the cell is the basic building block of life, the atom is the basic unit of matter. There are just over 100 types of atoms in the known universe, and these tiny particles combine to make all matter. Additional lesson topics: Structure and Behavior of Matter; Periodic Table of the Elements; Nuclear Energy; Periodic Law; How Nuclear Power Works 25 Total Points

Assessment: Chemistry Part 1 Quiz
Assessment: Chemistry, Part 1 Exam

Lesson 44. Chemistry, pt. 2

When elements combine in a chemical reaction, a new compound is formed that has properties different from the original components. Additional lesson topics: Reactions and Equilibrium 25 Total Points

Assessment: Chemistry Part 2 Quiz
Assessment: Chemistry, Part 2 Exam

Lesson 45. Physics, pt. 1

Physics is at work in your life every day. Its what keeps you from floating out into space and what keeps your car moving forward as you roll downhill. Additional lesson topics: Types of Forces; Magnetism; Work, Energy, and Power; Nuclear Physics; Properties of Waves; Reflection, Refraction and Diffusion; Six Kinds of Simple Machines 25 Total Points

Assessment: Physics Part 1 Quiz
Assessment: Physics, Part 1 Exam

Lesson 46. Physics, pt. 2

Heat is a type of energy that results from the movement of atoms in molecules in a substance. Heat is measured in Joules, BTUs, or Calories and it refers directly to the amount of energy. Additional lesson topics: Sonic Booms; The Nature of Light; Photon; Waves 25 Total Points

Assessment: Physics Part 2 Quiz
Assessment: Physics, Part 2 Exam

Lesson 47. Physics, pt. 3

Electricity is a secondary source of energy that has to be converted from another primary source, like coal, water, or solar energy. Additional lesson topics: Power Production 24 Total Points

Assessment: Physics Part 3 Quiz
Assessment: Physics, Part 3 Exam

Lesson 48. Earth and Space Science pt. 1

Our Sun is one of billions of stars in the known universe. It is a yellow star, and it is a pretty good example of most of the known stars, with a few minor exceptions. Additional lesson topics: The Earth's Surface; Stars and Galaxies; Nine Planets; Plate Tectonics; The Oceans; Stars; Life Cycle of a Star; Star Facts; Types of Stars; Rocks 25 Total Points

Assessment: Earth and Space Science Part 1 Exam
Assessment: Earth and Space Science Part 1 Quiz

Lesson 49. Earth and Space Science pt. 2

Paleontologists work to reconstruct the Earth's ancient history by studying fossils, the traces of past life. Additional lesson topics: Paleontology; Water Cycle; What Are Fossils?; Stratigraphy 115 Total Points

Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Course Comments
Assessment: Earth and Space Science Part 2 Exam
Assessment: Earth and Space Science Part 2 Quiz
Assessment: Science Test Review

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Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate mastery of grammar topics.
Demonstrate mastery of sentence structure and organization.
Recognize frequent spelling and diction errors.
Prepare for the essay test.
Demonstrate mastery of reading tables, graphs, maps and political cartoons.
Demonstrate mastery of history and economics.
Demonstrate mastery of geography, political science and behavioral studies.
Describe basic concepts of biology.
Describe basic concepts of earth and space structure.
Describe basic concepts of chemistry and physical science.
Solve basic math, algebra, and geometry problems.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: GED Test Preparation

Course Number: 8900370

Lessons Rating: 4.61 / 5 Stars (2,931 votes)

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

Availability: Accessible from any state in the U.S., this course covers key areas such as California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also offered in English-speaking nations like Australia, Canada, the UK, and South Africa.

Last Updated: April 2024

CEU Value: 3.7 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Classes

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Instructor: Dana Kristan

Syllabus: View Syllabus

Course Fee: $170.00 U.S. dollars