The GED Social Studies class is one of four subject required to earn a GED credential, which serves as a high school equivalency certificate. This test assesses a candidate’s knowledge and understanding of concepts in social studies, focusing on history, economics, geography, and civics/government. Here’s a brief overview of what it encompasses:
Content Areas
- Civics and Government (50%) : This section tests knowledge of the structure and functions of government, the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and the principles of democracy and other forms of government.
- U.S. History (20%) : Focuses on key events, individuals, and developments in U.S. history, understanding historical concepts and their relevance to today’s world.
- Economics (15%) : Covers basic economic principles, including supply and demand, market structures, the role of government in the economy, and personal finance.
- Geography and the World (15%) : Tests understanding of physical and human geography, the relationship between people and the environment, and global interconnections and conflicts.
Skills Assessed
- – Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills : The ability to analyze and interpret information from passages, graphs, charts, and maps.
- – Application of Concepts : Applying knowledge of social studies concepts to real-world situations and current events.
- – Reading and Understanding : The ability to read and comprehend social studies-related texts and visual information.
Test Format
- – The test consists primarily of multiple-choice questions, but it may also include drag-and-drop, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions.
- – Test-takers are provided with various stimuli, such as reading passages, political cartoons, graphs, and tables, from which questions are derived.
- – The duration of the Social Studies test is 70 minutes.
Scoring
– The GED Social Studies test is scored on a scale from 100 to 200 points. A score of 145 is considered passing and indicates high school equivalency.
The GED Social Studies test is designed to ensure that a candidate possesses the knowledge and skills in social studies that are expected of a high school graduate. It emphasizes not just rote memorization of facts but also the ability to think critically about social issues and understand the complex world in which we live.
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Group Classes
- $400 Tuition Fee
- 8 to 12 weeks Course(Science,Math,Social Studies,Writing)
- Up to 30 students per class
- Online Live Class, English OR Spanish
- GED Book
- State testing fees not included
