Comprehension Check

Click on the correct answer for each question. The box to the right of each question will tell you whether you are correct or need to try selecting another answer.

1. The standard grid is used to record all of the following types of answers except:
a. Numbers with exponents b. Whole numbers c. Decimals d. Fractions

2. Every column on the standard grid must be filled in.
a. True b. False

3. Alternate format questions will be used in ___ of the questions on the GED Mathematics Test.
a. 10% b. 15% c. 20% d. 25%

4. The standard grid may be used to record all of the following except:
a. Proper fractions b. Improper fractions c. Mixed numbers d. Decimals

5. The GED Mathematics Test scoring software can read the numbers written in the top row of the standard grid.
a. True b. False

Provide students with plenty of practice in recording both proper and improper fractions on the standard grid. This will help reinforce the fact that a mixed number must be written as an improper fraction or mixed decimal when entered on the standard grid.