The GED® test is made up of five tests covering core academic areas
Language Arts, Writing (2 hours)
- Part I is 50 multiple-choice questions (75 minutes)
- Part II is an essay (45 minutes)
Mathematics (90 minutes)
- Part I is 25 questions and permits use of a scientific calculator (Casio fx260 Solar)
- Part II is 25 questions, no calculator use
Language Arts, Reading (65 minutes)
- 40 multiple-choice questions
Social Studies (70 minutes)
- 50 multiple-choice questions
Science (80 minutes)
- 50 multiple-choice questions
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Assistance for People with Disabilities
For examinees with documented physical, mental, emotional, attention deficit, or specific learning disabilities, accommodations give equal access to GED® testing.
If you believe you may have a disability that could keep you from taking the GED® test in the way they are usually given, you might be entitled to receive reasonable testing accommodations.
Accommodations are available for people with
- Learning and Other Congitive Disabilities
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Emotional/Psychological/Psychiatric Disability
- Physical/Chronic Health Disability
- Intellectual Disabilities
Accommodations may include
- Audio edition (with large-print reference copy)
- Braille or large-print editions
- Vision-enhancing technologies
- Calculator for both math sections
- Use of a talking calculator
- Use of a scribe
- Extended time/supervised extra breaks
- Use of a private room
- One-on-one testing
How to get assistance
If you have a disability, documented by a qualified professional, ask your local GED Testing CenterTM for one of these forms:
The GED Testing CenterTM will assist you in completing the appropriate form. Each request is considered on an individual basis. If accommodations are approved, your local GED examiner will arrange to conduct the testing with the approved changes.