Language Arts Part I Reading | Language Arts Part II Writing | Social Studies | Science | Mathematics
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Mathematics (top)
The Mathematics Test is divided into two equally weighted parts with 25 questions each. The major areas are:
number operations and number sense (20%–30%)measurement and geometry (20%–30%)
data analysis, statistics, and probability (20%–30%)
algebra, functions, and patterns (20%–30%).
GED Topic |
eTAP Lesson |
Number Operations and Number Sense (top) |
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Read and Write Whole Numbers to the Million
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Count, Read and Write Whole Numbers to 10,000 |
Order and Compare Whole Numbers and Decimals
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Compare and Order Whole Numbers to 10,000 |
Round off Whole Numbers |
Round off Whole Numbers |
| Fractions and Decimals | Fractions and Decimals |
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
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Powers and Roots |
Radicals |
Measurement and Geometry (top) |
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Measuring |
Measuring Angles |
Basic Geometric Vocabulary |
Introduction to Geometry |
Lines and Angles |
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Triangles |
Triangles |
Pythagorean Theorem |
Pythagorean Theorem |
Congruent Figures |
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Polygons |
Polygons and Their Properties |
Circles |
Circles |
Area Calculations |
Area |
Volume Calculations |
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Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability (top) |
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Statistics and Probability |
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Algebra, Functions, and Patterns (top) |
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Graphs |
Data Display Analysis |
Payroll Calculations |
Ratios and Proportions Percent Interest How to Calculate Employee Payroll |
Solving Equations |
Equations |
Language Arts Part I Reading (top)This part of the test consists of 50 multiple choice questions. These questions require you to revise and edit workplace, how to, and informational documents. |
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Revising, Editing Documents |
Evaluation and Revision |
Structure and Format of Documents |
Structure of Informational Materials |
Informational Materials |
Structure of Informational Materials |
Language Arts Part II Writing (top)This part consists of an essay on a general topic. It assesses the ability to write an essay about a familiar subject. |
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Word Meanings and Usage |
Word Meanings |
How to Write Narratives |
Write Fictional Narratives |
How to Write Expository Compositions |
Write Expository Compositions |
Punctuation |
Grammar |
Grammar |
Grammar Identify Correctly Used Clauses Understand Sentence Construction, Proper English Usage and Grammar |
Technical Directions |
Write Technical Documents |
Multiple Step Instructions |
Write Technical Documents |
Writing Applications |
Writing Applications Writing Applications 2. |
Literal and Figurative Meaning of Words |
Denotative and Connotative Meaning |
Denotative and Connotative Meaning |
Denotative and Connotative Meaning |
Structure and Format of Documents |
Structure and Format of Functional Documents |
Rhetorics |
How to Reach Rhetorical or Aesthetic Purposes |
Writing Methods |
Writing Applications Writing Applications 2. Grammar and Mechanics of Writing |
Developing Main Ideas |
Develop Main Ideas within the Body of the Composition |
Revise Writing |
Revise Text to Highlight the Individual Voice, Improve Sentence Variety and Style |
Autobiography |
Write Biographical or Autobiographical Narratives |
Expository Compositions |
Write Expository Compositions |
Persuasive Compositions |
Write Persuasive Compositions |
Business Letters |
Write Business Letters |
Technical Documents |
Write Technical Documents |
Social Studies (top)The Social Studies Test Contains 50 multiple choice questions from the following content areas: Mastering the Language Arts section may help passing this part of the examination too. US History (top) |
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Declaration of Independence |
Declaration of Independence |
American Revolution |
American Revolution |
Magna Carta |
Magna Carta |
Bill of Rights |
English Bill of Rights |
Mayflower Compact |
Mayflower Compact |
Articles of Confederation |
Articles of Confederation |
Constitution |
Constitution |
Federalist Papers |
Federalist Papers |
Political Parties |
Political Parties |
Law-Making Process |
The Law-Making Process |
Free Press |
Free Press |
War of 1812 |
War of 1812 |
Monroe Doctrine |
Monroe Doctrine |
Treaties with American Indian Nations |
Treaties with American Indian Nations |
Industrialization |
Industrialization |
Immigration |
Immigration |
Slavery |
Slavery |
Role of Women |
Role of Women |
Texas War for Independence |
Texas War for Independence |
Mexican-American War |
Mexican-American War |
Northwest Ordinance |
Northwest Ordinance |
States' Right Doctrine |
States' Right Doctrine |
Civil War |
Civil War |
Goals of Reconstruction |
Goals of Reconstruction |
Freedmen's Bureau |
Freedmen's Bureau |
Amendments |
Amendments |
Industrial Revolution |
Industrial Revolution |
World History (top) |
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Liberty |
Liberty |
Western Thinking |
Western Thinking |
Age of Industry |
Age of Industry |
Imperialism |
Imperialism |
World War I |
World War I |
Totalitarian Regimes |
Totalitarian Regimes |
World War II |
World War II |
Post War World |
Post War World |
Geography and Earth and Space Science (top) |
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The Solar System |
The Solar System |
Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe |
Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe |
Dynamic Earth Processes |
Dynamic Earth Processes |
Energy in the Earth System |
Energy in the Earth System |
Heat Driven Convections on Earth |
Heat Driven Convections on Earth |
Climate and Weather |
Climate and Weather |
Biogeochemical Cycles |
Biogeochemical Cycles |
Structure and Composition of the Atmosphere |
Structure and Composition of the Atmosphere |
Geology of the United States of America |
Geology of the United States of America |
Science (top)The Science Test consists of 50 multiple choice questions from the following content areas:
Physical Science (top)Physics |
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Motion and Forces |
Motion and Forces |
Conservation of Energy |
Conservation of Energy |
Conservation of Momentum |
Conservation of Momentum |
Heat and Thermodynamics |
Heat and Thermodynamics |
Waves |
Waves |
Electricity |
Electricity |
Magnetic Effects |
Magnetic Effects |
The Magnetic Effects of Electric Fields |
The Magnetic Effects of Electric Fields |
Chemistry (top) |
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Atomic and Molecular Models |
Atomic and Molecular Models |
Atomic Models |
Atomic Models |
Chemical Bonds |
Chemical Bonds |
Conservation of Matter and Stoichiometry |
Conservation of Matter and Stoichiometry |
Gases and their Properties |
Gases and their Properties |
Acids and Bases |
Acids and Bases |
Solutions |
Solutions |
Energy Exchange During Reactions |
Energy Exchange During Reactions |
Reaction Rates |
Reaction Rates |
Chemical Equilibrium |
Chemical Equilibrium |
Organic and Biochemistry |
Organic and Biochemistry |
Nuclear Processes |
Nuclear Processes |
Life Science (top) |
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Cell Biology |
Cell Biology |
Mutations and Sexual Reproduction |
Mutations and Sexual Reproduction |
Development of Multi-cellular Organisms |
Development of Multi-cellular Organisms |
Genes and DNA |
Genes and DNA |
Alteration of Genetic Composition |
Alteration of Genetic Composition |
Balance in the Ecosystem |
Balance in the Ecosystem |
Evolution |
Evolution |
Genetic Changes During Evolution |
Genetic Changes During Evolution |
Major Body Systems |
Major Body Systems |
Communication Systems in the Body |
Communication Systems in the Body |
Diseases |
Diseases |
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