Series Information

Passing the GED Social Studies Test #116 [TV-G]
Tips on reading and interpreting maps, charts, and graphics; information on the content areas covered on the social studies section of the GED Test; and sample test questions.

• KET2 Sunday, May 19 at 8:30 am EDT
• KET2 Monday, May 20 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, May 24 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Wednesday, June 5 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, June 12 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, June 14 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET Friday, June 28 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Thursday, July 4 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, July 5 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Monday, July 8 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, July 12 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Monday, July 15 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, July 20 at 8:00 am EDT
• KET Wednesday, July 24 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, July 31 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, August 2 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET Friday, August 16 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, August 26, 2013 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, August 30, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT

Themes in U.S. History #117 [TV-G]
Explores key events and themes—such as the nation's multicultural nature—that have made the United States what it is today.

• KET2 Sunday, May 19 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, July 9 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, July 10 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, July 17 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, July 20 at 8:30 am EDT

Themes in World History #118 [TV-G]
Major events, inventions, and ideas that have shaped the world and its cultures, from ancient Egypt to the modern Middle East.

• KET2 Sunday, May 19 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET Thursday, July 11 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, July 12 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Monday, July 22 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, July 27 at 8:00 am EDT

Introduction to Algebra #138 [TV-G]
Explores basic algebraic concepts and properties and shows how to write and solve equations.

• KET2 Monday, May 20 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, May 25 at 8:00 am EDT
• KET Thursday, June 27 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, June 28 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, July 24 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, July 27 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, August 11 at 9:00 am EDT

Effective Sentences #107 [TV-G]
How to write complete and correct sentences and how to fix or improve problem sentences.

• KET2 Monday, May 20 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, May 25 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, June 12 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 15 at 8:30 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, June 23 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, August 30, 2013 at midnight EDT

Passing the GED Math Test #127 [TV-G]
Advice on what to expect from and how to prepare for the GED math test, including information on the calculator used on the test.

• KET Tuesday, May 21 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, May 22 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Monday, May 27 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, May 31 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Wednesday, June 12 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, June 17 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, June 19 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, June 21 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 22 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Friday, July 5 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Sunday, July 14 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Monday, July 15 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, July 19 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Wednesday, July 31 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, August 7 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, August 9 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET Friday, August 23 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, September 2, 2013 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, September 6, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT

Special Topics in Algebra and Geometry #139 [TV-G]
Explores patterns in math and in the real world and shows how mathematical relationships can be plotted on the coordinate plane.

• KET2 Wednesday, May 22 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, May 25 at 8:30 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, July 2 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, July 3 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Monday, July 29 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, August 3 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, August 11 at 9:30 am EDT

Passing the GED Science Test #122 [TV-G]
An overview of the GED science test with sample questions and an explanation of the scientific method.

• KET2 Wednesday, May 22 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, May 24 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, June 2 at 8:30 am EDT
• KET Friday, June 7 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, June 17 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, June 21 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Wednesday, July 3 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, July 10 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, July 12 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET Thursday, July 25 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, July 26 at midnight EDT
• KET Friday, July 26 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, August 5 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Monday, August 5 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, August 9 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, August 10 at 8:00 am EDT
• KET Wednesday, August 21 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, August 30, 2013 at 9:30 am EDT

Orientation #101 [TV-G]
An overview of the GED test and how this series and its accompanying workbooks and online lessons can help adults prepare.

• KET Wednesday, May 22 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, May 29 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, May 31 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET Friday, June 14 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, June 24 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, June 28 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Wednesday, July 10 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Sunday, July 14 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, July 17 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, July 19 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, July 31 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, August 2 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, August 3 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Monday, August 12 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, August 16 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 1:00 pm EDT

Grammar and Usage #108 [TV-G]
Reviews typical grammar and usage problems writers encounter.

• KET2 Wednesday, May 22 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, May 25 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Monday, June 17 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 22 at 8:00 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, June 23 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at midnight EDT

Number Sense #128 [TV-G]
Explores the language of math and how you can use logic and common sense to make number problems more manageable.

• KET Thursday, May 23 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, May 24 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, June 19 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 22 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, July 21 at 8:30 am EDT

Passing the GED Writing Test #102 [TV-G]
Advice on how to prepare for the GED writing test, with sample test questions.

• KET Friday, May 24 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, May 27 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 1 at 8:00 am EDT
• KET2 Monday, June 3 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, June 7 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, June 9 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET Wednesday, June 19 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, June 26 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, June 28 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET Friday, July 12 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, July 22 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, July 26 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Wednesday, August 7 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Tuesday, August 13 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, August 14 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, August 14 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, August 16 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET Friday, August 30, 2013 at 1:00 pm EDT

Economics #119 [TV-G]
Business people and economics teachers explain the basics of money, finance, markets, and commerce.

• KET2 Sunday, May 26 at 8:30 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, July 16 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, July 17 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, July 24 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, July 27 at 8:30 am EDT

Civics and Government #120 [TV-G]
Explores the foundations and structure of American government and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

• KET2 Sunday, May 26 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Thursday, July 18 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, July 19 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Monday, July 29 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, August 3 at 8:00 am EDT

Geography #121 [TV-G]
Explores the relevance of geography—from the impact of humans on the environment to how places and regions define our world.

• KET2 Sunday, May 26 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, July 23 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, July 24 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, July 31 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, August 3 at 8:30 am EDT

Spelling, Punctuation, and Capitalization #109 [TV-G]
Tips on how to improve your writing mechanics.

• KET2 Monday, May 27 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 1 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, June 19 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 22 at 8:30 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, June 30 at 8:30 am EDT
• KET Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, September 6, 2013 at midnight EDT

Problem Solving #129 [TV-G]
A process for solving basic math and word problems, either single- or multi-step.

• KET Tuesday, May 28 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, May 29 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Monday, June 24 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 29 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, July 21 at 9:00 am EDT

Getting Ideas on Paper #103 [TV-G]
Successful writers and adult learners share ideas on how to get started writing.

• KET2 Wednesday, May 29 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 1 at 8:30 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, June 16 at 8:30 am EDT
• KET Thursday, August 15 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, August 16 at midnight EDT

The GED Essay #110 [TV-G]
GED graduates describe test day and provide tips on writing the GED essay.

• KET Wednesday, May 29 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, June 5 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, June 7 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET Friday, June 21 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, June 24 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 29 at 8:00 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, June 30 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Monday, July 1 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, July 5 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Wednesday, July 17 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, July 24 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, July 26 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET Friday, August 9 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, August 19 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, August 23 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at midnight EDT

Passing the GED Reading Test #111 [TV-G]
Reviews the skills required, the subjects covered, and the kinds of questions included on the GED reading test.

• KET2 Wednesday, May 29 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, May 31 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 1 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Monday, June 10 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, June 14 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, June 26 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Wednesday, June 26 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 29 at 8:30 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, June 30 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, July 3 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, July 5 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET Friday, July 19 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, July 29 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, August 2 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Wednesday, August 14 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, August 21 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Friday, August 23 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, September 13, 2013 at midnight EDT

Decimals #130 [TV-G]
Reviews how to read decimal numbers, calculate with them, and solve everyday problems involving decimals.

• KET Thursday, May 30 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, May 31 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, June 26 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 29 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, July 21 at 9:30 am EDT

Life Science #123 [TV-G]
Explores a variety of life science topics, from basic biology to genetics to ecosystems.

• KET2 Sunday, June 2 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, July 30 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, July 31 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, August 7 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, August 10 at 8:30 am EDT

Earth and Space Science #124 [TV-G]
Topics in geology, astronomy, and meteorology, including earthquakes, how the Earth was formed, natural cycles, and the basics of weather and energy.

• KET2 Sunday, June 2 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET Thursday, August 1 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, August 2 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Monday, August 12 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, August 17 at 8:00 am EDT

The Writing Process #104 [TV-G]
Outlines a three-step process: generating ideas, writing a rough draft, and revising/editing.

• KET2 Monday, June 3 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 8 at 8:00 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, June 16 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, August 20 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, August 21 at midnight EDT

Nonfiction #112 [TV-G]
Explores three kinds of nonfiction writing—informational, opinion, and memoir—and illustrates how to get the most out of reading them. Writer Luis Rodriguez reads from Always Running, his memoir about gang life.

• KET2 Monday, June 3 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 8 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Monday, July 1 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, July 6 at 8:00 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, July 7 at 8:30 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at midnight EDT

Fractions #131 [TV-G]
What fractions represent, how to judge the relative sizes of different fractions, calculating with them, and solving everyday fraction problems.

• KET Tuesday, June 4 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, June 5 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Monday, July 1 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, July 6 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, July 28 at 8:30 am EDT

Organized Writing #105 [TV-G]
Experienced writers offer useful organizing techniques.

• KET2 Wednesday, June 5 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 8 at 8:30 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, June 16 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET Thursday, August 22 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, August 23 at midnight EDT

Fiction #113 [TV-G]
Explores elements of fiction in short stories by Edgar Allan Poe, Flannery O'Connor, and James Baldwin and the contemporary novel Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat, who reads an excerpt from the book.

• KET2 Wednesday, June 5 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 8 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, July 3 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, July 6 at 8:30 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, July 7 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, September 20, 2013 at midnight EDT

Ratio, Proportion, and Percent #132 [TV-G]
Explores how and why people use ratios, proportions, and percentages to compare numbers and solve problems.

• KET Thursday, June 6 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, June 7 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, July 3 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, July 6 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, July 28 at 9:00 am EDT

Chemistry #125 [TV-G]
Defines an element, illustrates some chemical reactions, and explores practical applications of chemistry in everyday life—from cooking to making art.

• KET2 Sunday, June 9 at 8:30 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, August 6 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, August 7 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, August 14 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, August 17 at 8:30 am EDT

Physics #126 [TV-G]
Explores the physics involved in roller coasters, space flight, sound, electricity, and MRI technology.

• KET2 Sunday, June 9 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Thursday, August 8 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, August 9 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Monday, August 19 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 8:00 am EDT

Writing Style and Word Choice #106 [TV-G]
Purpose and audience affect how authors compose various kinds of written pieces.

• KET2 Monday, June 10 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 15 at 8:00 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, June 23 at 8:30 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at midnight EDT

Poetry #114 [TV-G]
Poet Sonia Sanchez reads from her work and shows how to analyze a poem, U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky introduces the "Favorite Poem Project," and people talk about how poetry can be a powerful means of expression.

• KET2 Monday, June 10 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, July 7 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Monday, July 8 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, July 13 at 8:00 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at midnight EDT

Measurement #133 [TV-G]
A variety of uses for measurement, how to calculate in the English and metric systems, and how to solve for the perimeters and areas of various shapes.

• KET Tuesday, June 11 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, June 12 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Monday, July 8 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, July 13 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, July 28 at 9:30 am EDT

Drama #115 [TV-G]
Explores the elements of drama through a play written by an adult learner and goes behind the scenes to see how the written word is translated to the stage.

• KET2 Wednesday, June 12 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, June 15 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, July 10 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Saturday, July 13 at 8:30 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, July 14 at 8:30 am EDT
• KET Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, September 27, 2013 at midnight EDT

Formulas #134 [TV-G]
Shows how people use formulas in some practical situations and reviews commonly used formulas.

• KET Thursday, June 13 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, June 14 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, July 10 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, July 13 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, August 4 at 8:30 am EDT

Geometry #135 [TV-G]
Reviews geometry terms, basic properties of angles and triangles, and methods for solving a variety of geometry problems.

• KET Tuesday, June 18 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, June 19 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Monday, July 15 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, July 20 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, August 4 at 9:00 am EDT

Data Analysis #136 [TV-G]
Defines mean, median, and mode and shows how to organize data on charts and graphs and analyze statistical trends.

• KET Thursday, June 20 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Friday, June 21 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, July 17 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, July 20 at 9:30 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, August 4 at 9:30 am EDT

Statistics and Probability #137 [TV-G]
Shows how statistics are gathered and used and explores the basics of chance and probability.

• KET Tuesday, June 25 at 1:00 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, June 26 at midnight EDT
• KET2 Monday, July 22 at 3:00 pm EDT
• KET2 Saturday, July 27 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET2 Sunday, August 11 at 8:30 am EDT