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New Years Resolutions Part One

New Year’s Resolutions: Part One

NEW YEAR'SIt’s hard to believe that the holiday season is already upon us. It seems everyone is already making their lists and checking them twice. But me? I’m over shopping and have already moved on to making resolutions. I’m hoping this new year will give me new opportunities. And we’re wondering, have you been thinking about how making resolutions can change your life?

I think a lot of people make the wrong kind of resolutions. They say things like, “I’m going to pass the GED sometime this year”. But, that isn’t the kind of resolution you should be making. This blog post is going to tell you about what kinds of resolutions you should be focusing.

Behavior Changing Resolutions

patterns of study behavior

You should be making resolutions that change your patterns of study behavior. Instead of making a general resolution, you should make a resolution to alter your behavior, like:

  • I am going to study on Tuesday mornings from 9am to noon, on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 9pm, and Saturday afternoons from 1pm to 4pm.
  • I am going to make a list of sub-topics and study on Monday and Wednesday evenings, focusing on one subtopic a week
  • I am going to meet with a tutor twice a week to study for the GED test

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What’s so great about these types of resolutions?

GED test prep

These types of resolutions are great because they are:

  1. super specific
  2. effect daily life

It’s really important that you begin to recognize that a proper and consistent study schedule will drastically improve your chances of passing. If you create a study schedule and change your behavior, you will be better able to hold yourself accountable. But sticking to a schedule can be the hardest part of studying, right?

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How do you stick to your study schedule?

GED study schedule

The best way to stick to your study schedule is to find simple ways to reward yourself. If you get something for studying, you will be more inspired to actually study.

When I am working on a long project, I designate certain times that I am going to work on it. I tell myself that if I work from 10 am to noon, then I get to browse Facebook & the internet for thirty minutes.

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Setting YOUR Resolution

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Now it’s time to get real. Spend some time trying to think about your resolution. Remember you’re trying to be practical… you’re trying to change your habits so that you can pass the GED® test.

Spend some time working through these questions. Then review them to set your own resolution.

1. I want to pass the GED® because….

2. Something that inspires me to study is…

3. This month, I am going to focus on studying…

4. A list of topics I need to study are:




5. The days of the week I can study are….

6. What time of the day do I learn best?

7. What is my short-term reward?

8. By what date do I want to accomplish my long-term goal?

9. How will I reward my long-term goal?

And when you’re through, be sure to let us know what you’ve decided. We are hoping that we can share our resolutions in our Facebook group, too.

Study On,
Danielle

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Extra Math Questions - GED Math

Extra GED Math Questions

Hey Friends,

Glad you could stop by our blog today! We have posted some extra math questions below, just for you!

1. Solve the equation if a=7 and x=2.

y= 4a2 + 8x -4

Answer: 208

2. If x=12, then what does y equal?

2x2 +4x + 2

Answer: 338

3. Balance the equation below:

7 + 12x = 5x +21

Answer:x=2

4. Solve the equation for y is x=12

Answer: y=4

5. Solve the equation for y, if x= -3

12x + 3y = 33

Answer: y=45

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Math Practice Test (25 Questions)

Math Video Lessons (25 Lessons)

GED Math PreTest (25 Questions)

GED Math Practice Questions (Tons of Questions)



What Does the GED Math Test Cover?

The GED® Math test cover topics like:

  • Number operations & number sense = 20-30%
  • Measurement & geometry = 20-30%
  • Data analysis, statistics, & probability = 20-30%
  • Algebra, functions, & patterns = 20-30%
The GED Math test has 46 questions. You need to finish the test in 115 minutes or less. You need to get a score of 145 to pass this section. A calculator and formula and symbols sheet will be provided.

The test is divided into two parts:

First part: 5 test questions
Calculator is not allowed here

Second part: 41 test questions
You will be allowed to use the calculator here.

The GED Math Test covers materials, like:

  • Number operations and number sense
  • Measurement and geometry
  • Data analysis, statistics, and probability
  • Algebra, functions, and patterns



GED Math PreTest (25 Questions)

GED Math Practice Questions (Tons of Questions)

GED Math Practice Exam (NEW)

GED Math Practice Exam (NEW)

Algebra Basics, Expressions and Polynomials (NEW)

Data, Probability, and Statistics (NEW)

Ratio, Proportion, and Percent (NEW)

Decimals and Fractions (NEW)

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New Years Resolution Check-In

New Years Resolution Check-In

In 2014, Sean and I received countless motivating emails from students, who are studying for the GED test. Trust me, after reading all of your thoughtful comments, y’all, we see how hard it is to study. And, we see how hard you are working. We see that every day you go to your jobs, make time for your families, then stay up late into the night, looking at books and computer screens to study. We know that you are exhausted. But, more than anything we have learned this past year, we have discovered that each and every one of you can do this!

Getting over the Fear.

study for the GED test

Taking the initiative to study for the GED test is SCARY! I mean, what if you fail? What if you have to take the test more than once? What if all of this studying leads to MONTHS of studying? What if your friends get annoyed because you can never go out?

Well, to all of those “what if’s”, we say, “So What?!”

So what if you fail the math time test the first time! At least going into your retake exam, you will know what to expect!

So what if you have to study longer than you expect! At least you will be prepared when you sign up for the test!

So what if your friends get annoyed with you! At least you will grow to have a community of supporting family and friends who WANT you to have better opportunities.

For all of the things you are afraid of, we challenge you to write them down. Yes, that’s write, make an actual list of every little thing that scares you about taking the GED test. Then underneath them all, write the words: SO WHAT!?

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Getting Over the Loneliness.

GED test prep

But it’s lonely, isn’t it? Studying for the GED test can make you feel like you are all alone in this world. (Especially when no one else you know is taking the test.) All around you, people are making changes and moving on with their lives. But you aren’t. You’re stuck in the same job, day in and day out. Everyone around you says, “you just gotta break out!” But without passing your GED test, the truth is that you can’t break out of anything.

But y’all, you are not alone. And what you are feeling is normal. All over the United States, people, like you, are studying for the GED test, too.

We recommend that you challenge yourself to find a community of other GED students, either online or at a GED Testing Center. Finding people who are on your same path will make you feel less alone and more motivated.

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Getting Over the Doubt.

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Okay, so, people tell you to take the GED test, but they don’t know your circumstances.

  • They don’t know that you haven’t been to school in seven years.
  • They don’t know that you work all night and sleep all day.
  • They don’t know that your kids are counting on you to get them off the bus and make them dinner.

The thing is though, that every day we get an email from someone who says the same thing: I just don’t think I can do this.

But the truth is, YOU CAN.

Did you know that more than 20 million people taken the GED test?

20 million people just like you. People with expensive apartments with noisy roommates. People who take the bus to work at nine each night. People who have been working the same job for eight years without a raise. People who have four kids in school. People who dropped out high school because they were pregnant. People who quit school because their families needed extra money to survive. People who said they wanted a second chance in life.

The key is that these people got over all of their self-doubts and they took a chance on themselves.

We know that you can pass the test if you want to, but you need to believe in yourself.

Take the Pledge

GED practice tests

This year, we are excited to challenge our students with a pledge. A pledge to take responsibility, take action, and take control of the life you want. If you’re ready to get over the fear and the loneliness and the doubt, then we want to know.

    • Will you take the pledge to make better study habits?
    • Will you take the pledge to stop making excuses?
    • Will you take the pledge to find your inspiration?
    • Will you take the pledge to be consistent?
    • Will you take the pledge to take the GED in 2015?

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5 Tips for Effective Studying

5 Tips For Effective Studying

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Are you studying for the GED test and feeling overwhelmed? We totally get it! Studying can be hard! But we are determined to help you through this crazy time. Below are our favorite tips for an effective study session. We hope they help!

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#1 Watch videos and take GREAT notes

Watch educational videos

Perhaps one of the simpler ways to study is to watch educational videos. We recommend that you watch each educational video more than once.

The first time you watch the video, just watch! Don’t do anything else. Just watch and try to retain as much information as you can.

The second time you watch the video, go ahead and take some notes. Just focus on writing down main phrases and words.

Then, the third time you watch it, fill in important information about those phrases and words that you had recorded. By taking your time to work on these videos, you allow your brain the opportunity to process new information better.

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#2 Do NOT over study the night before your test

It’s important that the night before you take the GED test that you allow your mind the opportunity to rest. Remind yourself that you have been studying for weeks! You know what you are doing! Instead of cramming into the late hours, we recommend that eat a healthful meal and go to bed early. By doing this, you will wake refreshed and calm, ready to pass the GED test!!

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#3 Make flashcards

It’s no secret around here that we love flashcards! As you study, compile an ongoing list of words that you don’t quite understand. Then, make flashcards with their definitions. Flashcards are great because they are small enough to take anywhere with you. You can pull them out on the bus or when you are on break at work. By learning the definitions of basic words and phrases you begin to master the basics! Make some flashcards today and let us know your favorite way to use them.

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#4 Take one subject at a time

GED subject

The easiest way to study is by focusing on one subject at a time. We recommend that before you even start studying, you write your goal for that study session. Then, only focus on studying for this ONE topic. By limiting a number of topics you study for, you allow yourself the opportunity to master it before moving on to a new topic.

If you need help organizing your goals and progress, be sure that you print our free study guide schedule HERE.

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#5 Find an accountability partner

An accountability partner is someone who will encourage you to study on a regular basis. Although your accountability partner doesn’t necessarily have to study with you, they should be someone who can constantly monitor your progress. Ask your accountability to call you on days you plan to schedule. Have them remind you to study and to follow through, even when it gets tough. Be sure that they are positive influences on your life and do not hinder your study schedule by creating distractions.

If you can’t find an accountability partner, you can always feel free to join our Facebook Study Group, where lots of other students have been rallying to pass the GED test, too!

What are your favorite studying tips? We hope that you’ll share them in the comments below.

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GED Math Practice Fraction Problems

GED Math Practice Fraction Problems

Fraction Tutorial

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Practice Problems

Use these problems to practice fractions.
1. 15/187/9=

Answer: 1/18

2. 3/5 + 5/15=

Answer: 14/15

3. 3/4 + 4/7=

Answer: 37/28

4. 9/153/5

Answer: O

5. 4/52/3

Answer: 2/15

6. 1/5 x 2/3

Answer: 2/15

7. 3/4 x 2/3

Answer: 1/2

8. 3/62/12

Answer: 1/3

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Scientific Method

GED Science: Understanding The Scientific Method

A major part of the GED® Science Exam will be understanding and applying the Scientific Method. The Scientific Method is a collection of techniques used to observe facts and gain knowledge about a particular area of study. As you begin to write and design your own experiments and/or paragraph responses, you can use the steps of the Scientific Method as a guideline.

In the section that follows, you will find basic information about the Scientific Method. You will also find:

  • Steps of the Scientific Method Guide
  • Important Vocabulary Terms
  • A Sample Science Test Reading
  • A Sample Test Prompt and Practice Questions

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Vocabulary Quiz

Do you know what each of these terms mean?

Hypothesis:

Answer:An educated guess about what you think answers the problem in the experiment.

Data:

Answer:Observable facts and information about the phenomenon you are studying.

Dependent Variable:

Answer:The phenomenon that you are studying.

Independent Variable:

Answer: Factors you believe might affect your phenomenon.

Sample Science Reading

Sam notices that on Wednesdays, after a weekly lunch meeting with his co-workers, he develops an upset stomach. After three months of discomfort, he begins to notice the correlation between the meals and the pain. Sam also notices that when he goes out for ice cream with his children, he develops the same symptoms. A co-worker suggests that Sam keeps a food journal, recording what he eats every day. Sam believes that once he finds out what food is bothering his stomach, he can control the pain and discomfort.

Sample Test Questions

Math of the steps of the Scientific Method in Section A with a phase of the investigation listed in Section B.
Section A
a. Form a hypothesis
b. Design a test
c. Collect data to test your hypothesis
d. Form a conclusion based on your data

Section B
1. Sam will keep a food journal for one month, recording everything he eats. He also keeps careful note of any pain and discomfort that may occur after each meal.
2. Sam tries to eat dairy on Thursday evening. He notices that it makes him ill. In an attempt to isolate the experience, Sam doesn’t eat anything until the morning.
3. Sam believes that by monitoring his food intake through a food journal for one month, he will be able to determine a milk allergy.
4. After reviewing journal, Sam finds that each time he ingests milk, he has a stomach ache. Based on his data, he believes that milk is to blame for his on-going stomach pain.

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Answer Key
1. Sam will keep a food journal for one month, recording everything he eats. He also keeps careful note of any pain and discomfort that may occur after each meal.

Answer:b. Design a test

2. Sam tries to eat dairy on Thursday evening. He notices that it makes him ill. In an attempt to isolate the experience, Sam doesn’t eat anything until the morning.

Answer:c. Collect data to test your hypothesis

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3. Sam believes that by monitoring his food intake through a food journal for one month, he will be able to determine a milk allergy.

Answer:a. Form a hypothesis

4. After reviewing journal, Sam finds that each time he ingests milk, he has a stomach ache. Based on his data, he believes that milk is to blame for his on-going stomach pain.

Answer:d. Form a conclusion based on your data

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Finding Surface Areas of Prisms and Pyramids - GED® Exam Geometry Help!

Finding Surface Areas of Prisms and Pyramids – GED® Exam Geometry Help!

A really big part of the GED® Math Exam will be Geometry. Does that make you want to cry? Please, don’t! This blog is going to help you understand how to find surface areas of 3D shapes.

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Overview of Formulas

Okay, so the formulas for finding the surface areas of 3D shapes will NOT be on the formula sheet during the GED® exam. So make sure that you memorize and understand how to use these formulas before you go in to take the exam!

Surface area

Surface Areas

Practice Problems

Finding Surface Areas

Answer Key:

1.

Answer: 39

2.

Answer: 54

3.

Answer: 55

4.

Answer: 64

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GED Social Studies How to Write an Extended Answer Response

GED Social Studies: How To Write An Extended Answer Response[Updated]

The GED Social Studies extended response item has been eliminated on March 1, 2016.

If you’re studying for the GED® Social Studies Exam, you’ve probably been wondering about the Extended Response portion. Today, I’m going to tell you all about it.

In this blog post, you will learn,

    • What to Expect
    • What is Required
    • Grading Scale
    • How to Write an Extended Response Guide

Additional Information

What to Expect

GED Social Studies: How to Write an Extended Answer Response

What is Required

Because this response is expecting you to create an evidence-based writing, there are specific things you should include, like:

  • A well-developed thesis statement
  • 3 pieces of relevant evidence from the material
  • A strong conclusion
  • Well-organized thought process
  • Clear Understanding of Standard English

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Grading Scale

(This is ©GED®StudyGuide.org’s interpretation of the official GED® Social Studies Extended Response Rubric)

There are three main things you will be graded on:

  • Argument and Use of Evidence
  • Ideas and Organization
  • Understanding of the English Convention

Now, each of the categories above has a possibility of earning 0 to 2 points. To get your score, you add each of the three categorical scores together. You may earn six possible points total.

To help you understand what is expected, I will break down each category, showing you what components they should include:

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Argument and Use of Evidence

2 POINTS
-You make LOGICAL and SPECIFIC claims about the texts and/or graphics
-You present an accurate analysis of ideas, figures, and events that relate to the information
-You have an accurate analysis of the historical context surrounding the pieces
1 POINT
-You make only ONE claim or implication that is somewhat unclear
-You present a limited analysis of ideas, figures, and events that relate to the information
-You have a limited understanding of the historical context surrounding the pieces
0 POINTS
-You make an illogical claim, or you fail to make a claim at all
-There is a limited analysis of ideas, figures or events that relate to the information, or you there is NO analysis at all
-You appear to have no understanding of the historical context surrounding the pieces

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Ideas and Organization

2 POINTS
-There is logical organization in your response
-There is a clear transition between ideas. Your ideas progress clearly
-Your style, tone, and word choice are appropriate
1 POINT
-Your organization is inconsistent
-Transitions between ideas seem disconnected
-Your style, tone, and word choice are not always appropriate
0 POINTS
-You have no organization
-There are unclear and illogical transitions between topics and ideas
-Your style, tone, and word choice are incorrect and inappropriate

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Understanding of Standard English Conventions

2 POINTS
-Your sentence structure is mostly correct
-Your grammar is mostly correct
-You use proper capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
1 POINT
-Your sentence structure is not consistent
-Your grammar has frequent errors
-You have frequent errors in capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
0 POINTS
-There is no control of your sentence structure
-Your grammar is illogical
-You do not properly use capitalization, punctuation and/or spelling

So… then add the points you receive from each category…
If you scored 0 to 3 points, you are considered weak and should improve upon all three traits.
If you scored 4 to 5 points, you need to improve upon one or two of the traits.
If you scored 6 points, your essay is considered a strong response.

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How to Write an Extended Response

1. Read the Question Prompt
2. Read the Prompts/Graphs/Charts/Information Provided
3. Create a Thesis Statement
4. Brainstorm
5. Start WRITING!
Make sure to include:

  1. Introduction
  2. Supporting Paragraphs
  3. Conclusion

6.Revise
Your revision checklist should include:

  • Sentence Structure
  • Capitalization
  • Organization of Ideas
  • Transitions between paragraphs
  • Style, Tone and Word Choice
  • Stated Claim
  • Correct Historical Context
  • Analysis of Claim

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GED Science

GED Science: How To Write A Short Answer Response

Starting 2018, the Science module will no longer include Short Answer items.

Today, we’re going to give you an informational guide about how to write a short answer response for the GED® Science Exam. We’re also going to show you how the response will be scored, and give you questions you should ask yourself for editing. Additionally, we will give you tips on proof-reading.

Additional Information

Writing a Short Answer Response for the GED® Science Exam.

Steps for Responding to the Science Prompt

1. Read the question.

It’s critical that you read the question before you do anything else. Once you read the question, be sure that you understand it completely. A good way to make sure you understand the question is to reword it. Chances are, if you can reword it, then you fully understand what it is asking.

The science question-prompt will always ask you to make two types of responses. It is important that you know what type of response you are being asked to complete. As you read the question, ask yourself?

  • Am I creating a paragraph response? OR
  • Am I designing an experiment?

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2. Read the passage.

Once that you understand the question, go ahead and read the passage. As you read, pay attention to the passage, asking yourself the following:

  • Specific details I can find that relate to the question.
  • Information I can find to support or counter the question.
  • Major points or claims the author is making.

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3. Construct your thesis.

Whether you are designing an experiment or writing a paragraph response, you must include a thesis.

Paragraph Response:

      1. Your thesis is used to state your position

Designing an Experiment:

    1. Your thesis is used to describe your experiment design

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4. Brainstorm & Plan Your Response.

Use your whiteboard to plan out your response before you start writing.

  • Create your main point
  • Find data, information or statements from the text that support your main point
  • Briefly outline your explanation

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5. Write Your Response.
Paragraph Response Checklist:

  • Must include actual information, facts and/or data from the text
  • Should be one to two paragraphs in length
  • Includes a well-constructed thesis statement

Designing an Experiment Checklist:

  • A well-stated hypothesis
  • A clear design
  • An easy to understand method of collecting data
  • A means of evaluating your hypothesis

6. Revise
Make sure that before you submit your response, you take the time to time to revise.
Edit for:

  • Complete sentences
  • Well-developed and organized thought process
  • Clear structure

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Grading

The criterion for grading the Paragraph Response essays will be scored on a three-point scale.
GED Science: How to Write a Short Answer Response

The criterion for grading the Experimental Design responses will be scored on a three-point scale.

points

Practice Prompt

It’s important that you practice writing responses as much as you possibly can. This next portion will take you through the six-step process above by using an example prompt. Please, follow along!

Step One: Read the prompt.

In the GED® Science Exam, you should begin by reading the question prompt.
Here is our sample practice prompt:

Design a controlled experiment that would help Smith test his hypothesis. Be sure to include a method and descriptions of data collection. Also, explain how researchers would know whether his hypothesis is supported by the experimental data.

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Step Two: Read the passage.

Here is our sample passage:
Smith is a florist, who owns a local flower shop. He recently bought ten acres of land to farm plants and flowers on, in order to sell them at his flower shop. Before he begins farming, he wants to test the acidity levels to determine which area will best support his different types of flowers.

Smith wants to grow a large crop of begonias, which prosper in soils with low acidity levels. He also wants to grow azaleas, which do best in soil with high acidity levels.

Smith wants to separate the plants by growing one type of plant per acre.

Smith believes that if he can determine soil acidity levels, he will be able to properly grow his plants and flowers.

Step Three: Construct your thesis.

Okay, so we know that the prompt is asking us to design an experiment. And, when we are designing an experiment, our thesis statement is used to describe our experiment. Therefore, my thesis is going to be:

To determine what soil acidity levels would create the best growing conditions for his plants, Smith will need to test the pH levels of each acre of soil. Areas with a high pH level will be more acidic, while areas with lower pH levels will be less acidic.

Step Four: Brainstorm and plan.

Now that we have our thesis, we need to figure out a method for collecting data, measuring data and determining which plants should go where. For this, we are quickly going to brainstorm ideas about what the passage tells us, as well as what we already know. Personally, for this process, I like to make a list of what I know vs. what the passage says in order to determine a sense of order.

We know: pH levels will show whether acidity levels are high or low.
The passage says: There are ten acres of land.
We know: We should divide the land evenly to determine different levels of soil acidity.
The passage says: Smith wants to grow one type of plant per acre.
The passage says: Begonias grow well in low acidity soil, while azaleas grow well in high acid levels of soil.

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Step Five: Write.

This would be the portion where I would JUST start writing. You see, I can apply everything I know from my brainstorming list (above) to my response.

Smith would need to begin by taking ten different soil samples: one from each of the ten acres, labeling each sample with its corresponding acre. He would need to get a pH soil test kit. Next, Smith would need to test each of the ten acre samples by following the directions on the pH soil test kit. He should then record his answers. Determining the pH soil acidity, he could then determine which plant would prosper in each of the acres.

Step Six: Revise.

I would then use this time to go back and edit for grammatical errors, missing elements and make sure that I have included information from the passage.

For example, I might want to add that the begonias would be planted in acres with a low pH and azaleas in a high pH level.

Hopefully this sample has given you the tools you need to write your own refection. Remember, you don’t need luck, you just need confidence and practice.

Study On,
Danielle

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GED Math How to Use the TI30X Multi-View Calculator

GED Math: How To Use The TI-30XS Multi-View Calculator

During the GED® Exam, you will be able to use the TI-30XS Multi-View calculator. It’s important that before you take the exam, you fully understand how to use the calculator. The more you practice with your calculator the better you will become. Knowing how to use your calculator will save you time on test day AND increase your confidence.

In this post, you will find information about:

  • How to Use Your Calculator
  • Test Day Information
  • Tricks for Using the Calculator on the Computer
  • BONUS PRACTICE MATH PROBLEMS

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How To Use Your Calculator

Below is a graphic showing you some of the most important buttons you should know on the calculator.
GED Math: How to Use the TI-30XS Multi-View Calculator

To use any of the operations in green on your calculator, just push the “2nd” button while pushing the key you would like.

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Test Day Information

If you do not have a calculator, there will be one provided for you ON the COMPUTER during the exam.

The first portion of the exam is mental, but after that, you may use your calculator as often as you like. To read more about the set-up and time frame of the math exam.

Tricks for Using the Calculator on the Computer

  • On your computer test screen, you will see a calculator icon.Click this icon to use the calculator.
  • Once your calculator appears, you may want to click and drag it somewhere on your screen that does not cover up your test question.
  • To move the calculator simply hold the cursor over it, pressing your mouse and dragging it to the location you want. Once it is where you wish it to be, release your mouse.
  • When you no longer want the calculator on the screen, just push the X at the top of the calculator to make it disappear

Remember: There is no EQUALS button the calculator! To solve a problem, just push ENTER (shown in the diagram above).

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Practice Problems

Now, use your calculator to solve these problems. Be sure that you clear your display screen before each problem.

1. √425=

Answer: 20.62

2. 52 =

Answer: 25

3. 62 + 72 =

Answer: 85

4. 6 + 84 + 10 =

Answer: 100

5. 92 – 82 =

Answer: 17

6. 20% of 80=

Answer: 16

7. 493 – 271 =

Answer: 222

8. 525 – 22 =

Answer: 521

9. 40% of 120 =

Answer: 48

10. 82 x 42=

Answer: 1024

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Pythagorean Theorem

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Part One: Read the information about the Pythagorean Theorem and then answer the questions below.

Pythagorean Theorem


Part Two:
Practice Questions

1. Two friends leave school at the same time, heading different places. One friend drives north to their home, while the other friend drives east to the mall. After five minutes, the friend driving northbound has reached his home, 3 miles from the school. The eastbound car has reached the mall 4 miles. If you connect their two points with a straight line, what distance are they from one another?

Answer: 5 miles

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2. Pat is trying to fill his new hummingbird feeder. The feeder sits on a pole that is 16-feet off the ground. Pat leads a 20-foot ladder against the pole to reach the feeder. How far from the base of the pole does his ladder sit?

Answer: 12 feet

3. A small town is divided into blocks. Each block is 1km by 1km. Mary stands on the corner of one block. 5 blocks north of her is the library and 12 blocks west of her is the museum. If you draw a straight line from the library to the museum, how far are they from one another?

Answer: 13 kilometers

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