GED SUBJECT WISE TEST PATTERN
| S.NO | Name of Subject | Test Topics | Time and Breaks | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Mathematical Reasoning |
Basic Math,
Geometry,
Basic Algebra,
Graphs and Functions
|
115 minutes
Includes 2 minutes of instructions and final review
Includes 3 minute break between parts (to retrieve your calculator in test center)
|
Access to onscreen calculator
Your own TI-30XS calculator allowed in test center
Access to calculator reference sheet
Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, fill in the blank, select an area, and drop down)
|
|
2 |
Reasoning Through Language (English) |
Reading for Meaning,
Identifying & Creating Arguments,
Grammar and Language
|
150 minutes
3 minutes of instructions & final review
10 minute break between parts 2 & 3
45 minutes for the written essay
|
3 sections
1 written essay (extended response)
Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, select an area, and drop down)
|
|
3 |
Social Studies |
Reading for Meaning,
Analyzing Historical Events & Arguments,
Using Numbers and Graphs in Social Studies
|
70 minutes
2 minutes of instructions & final review
No break
|
Access to calculator reference sheet and math formula sheet
* Access to onscreen calculator on part 2 of test
* Your own TI-30XS calculator allowed in test center
Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, fill-in-the-blank, select an area, and drop down)
|
|
4 |
Science |
Reading for Meaning in Science,
Designing and Interpreting Science Experiments,
Using Numbers and Graphics in Science
|
90 minutes
Includes 2 minutes of instructions and final review
No break
|
Access to calculator reference sheet and math formula sheet
* Access to onscreen calculator on part 2 of test
* Your own TI-30XS calculator allowed in test center
Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, fill-in-the-blank, select an area, and drop down)
|
GED Grades
| S.NO | Name of Subject | Total Marks | Passing Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Mathematical Reasoning |
200 |
145 |
|
2 |
Reasoning Through Language (English) |
200 |
145 |
|
3 |
Social Studies |
200 |
145 |
|
4 |
Science |
200 |
145 |
GED TEST OUTLINE
| S.NO | Name of Subject | Time | Test Outline |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Mathematical Reasoning |
115 Minutes |
Basic Algebra,
Basic Math,
Geometry,
Graphs And Functions
|
|
2 |
Reasoning Through Language (English) |
150 Minutes |
Reading and Meaning,
Identifying and Creating Arguments,
Grammar and Language
|
|
3 |
Social Studies |
70 Minutes |
Reading and Meaning in Social Studies ,
Analyzing Historical Events and Arguments,
Using Number and Graphs in Social Studies
|
|
4 |
Science |
90 Minutes |
Reading and Meaning in Science,
Designing and Interpreting Science Environments,
Using Number and Graphs in Science
|
Frequently
Asked Questions
No, the GED must be taken in person at an approved testing center. The Pearson VUE centers in Pakistan are designated locations for the exam.
The GED tests are designed to be as rigorous as high school exams, assessing a level of knowledge equivalent to what 60% of high school graduates know. It is accepted by all INSTITUTES IN Pakistan as is accredited by IBCC and 97% of U.S. colleges and employers, and it is trusted internationally.
Yes, most universities in the U.S. and several countries worldwide accept the GED credential. In Pakistan, The Tenacious (City Campus) assists students with applying to foreign universities using the GED.
The international GED exam costs USD $80 per subject. The total cost for all four subjects is USD $320.
A government-issued photo ID is required. Electronic devices are not allowed in the testing room.
You can retake any subject up to three times without restrictions. After the third attempt, a 60-day waiting period is required.
On-screen calculators are available for the math sections of the GED.
After passing, you will receive one free electronic certificate and transcript.