What Does the Test Look Like?

Just the Facts!

• The test has 50 items. Of these, 40 are in multiple-choice format and 10 are in grid format.
• Approximately 50% of the test items are based on graphics, such as charts, tables, graphs, and diagrams.
• The test covers each of the following content areas:
  • Number Operations and Number Sense
  • Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability
  • Algebra, Functions, and Patterns
  • Measurement and Geometry
• The GED Math Test includes three types of questions:
  • Procedural
  • Conceptual
  • Application/Modeling/Problem Solving
• The test consists of two equally weighted parts.
• Part I of the test:
  • Allows the use of the Casio fx-260 Solar Scientific calculator.
  • Includes six standard grids and one coordinate plane grid.
• Part II of the test:
  • Does not allow the use of the calculator.
  • Includes two standard grids and one coordinate plane grid.
• The test is 90 minutes in length; each part of the test is 45 minutes long.