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The GED® is the most affordable option for homeschoolers to complete a Grade 12 Equivalent Qualification, making it possible for learners to study further after secondary school.
The GED qualification is achieved after writing the GED exams.
Passing the GED provides a learner with certification that the learner has the same academic skill as any United States or Canadian High School Graduate.
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Subjects
The GED comprises of 4 subjects.
English
Reasoning through Language Arts assesses a learner’s ability to understand a range of tests which can be found in both academic and workplace settings.
Skills assessed are read closely, write clearly and edit and understand the use of standard written English in context learners will need to be able to identify details,
make logical inferences and analyse texts in their own words learners need to be able to
write an argumentative essay and in the Language part are tested on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and parts of speech.
There is no poetry in Reasoning through Language Art.
Mathematics
Understanding key Mathematical concepts, demonstrates skills and fluency with Mathematical procedures and applying concepts to realistic situations. It assesses a learner’s ability to make sense of problems, use of logical thinking to find solutions and recognise structures. The four sections in Mathematical Reasoning include:
- Numbers and operations
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Statistics and probability
There is no trigonometry and calculus
Science
The Science exam assesses mastery of scientific content and the ability to apply scientific reasoning.
Questions relate to two themes:
- Human Health
- Living Systems
The GED science exam is not a memory exam - learners do not have to memorise facts and information, learners need to apply English reading and comprehension skills to interpret and evaluate information.
Science essentially covers content in three areas:
- Physical Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Earth Sciences
Social Studies
The primary focus of Social Studies is on American civics and Government, the content areas of United States history, Economics and Geography
Learners do not need to memorise facts and information of historical names and dates of events. Learners will be required to apply English reading and comprehension skills to analyse historical events and arguments in social studies, apply reasoning and critical thinking skills to interpret data from texts, graphs and charts.