Petersons - Master the GED 2014

Youve decided to get your high school diploma by preparing to take the 2014 GED test. This is a great step! By now, you know that a high school diploma is a very important document to possess. With your diploma, you will be able to take advantage of training and educational opportunities beyond the high school level and increase your earning potential.

You want to do your best on the 2014 GED test, and thats why you purchased this book. Used correctly, this self-tutor will show you what to expect while giving you the most effective practice with subjects you can expect to see on the actual exam. Petersons Master the GED Test provides you with the necessary tools to make the most of the study time you have, including:

Top 10 GED Test-taking Tips lists the ten most important tips to help you score high on the GED test.

Part I is essential reading if you are preparing to take the 2014 GED test. Youll find out about the overall structure of the new GED test, what each section of the test covers, the scoring and passing requirements, scheduling and testing procedures, and what you need to do to get ready to take the exam.

Part II allows you to dip your toes into the 2014 GED test waters by taking a Diagnostic Practice Test. Use the results of this Diagnostic Test to determine where you need to focus your GED test preparation.

Parts IIIVI review the subject matter for each test area of the GED testReasoning Through Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematical Reasoningand offer you powerful strategies for attacking every question type youll encounter in the actual exam.

Part VII consists of 2 full-length Practice Tests, with answer explanations for each question. Each test contains a similar number and mix of question types youll encounter on the actual exam. To accurately measure your performance on these Practice Tests, be sure to adhere strictly to the stated time limits for each section.

Word List in the Appendix offers you a great tool to help boost your vocabulary for ALL of the sections of the 2014 GED test.

The Diagnostic Practice Test does more than give you testing experience. It helps you recognize your strengths and pinpoint areas that need improvement. By understanding your testing profile, you can immediately address your weak areas by working through the relevant review chapters, learning the pertinent test-taking tips, and studying the numerous examples and explanations provided.

The Reasoning Through Language Arts section provides an opportunity to improve your language skills, which are necessary for good performance in reading, writing, and in all other academic areas. The reading selections consist of a wide range of reading matter, from nonfiction to a scene from a novel to business memos and e-mails. Writing questions will examine usage, organization, and mechanics skills in a variety of situations.

The Social Studies review covers history, civics and government, economics, and geography. The review will help you sharpen your comprehension, analysis, evaluation, and application skills for the actual exam.

The Science section reviews those subjects that will appear on the actual GED exam: life science (biology), earth science (geology and oceanography), space science (astronomy), and physical science (chemistry and physics). The review will help you with your ability to recall and understand information, draw inferences and conclusions, evaluate data, and apply concepts and ideas to other situations.

The Mathematical Reasoning section provides user-friendly explanations of math processes in recognition of the particular difficulty that many students have in this area. The review, examples, and answer explanations will help you better comprehend the difficult concepts in the tested areas of numbers, number sense, and operations; data, statistics, and probability; algebra, functions, and patterns; and geometry, and measurement.

When you have completed your reviews, take the Practice Tests under simulated test conditions to further sharpen your skills. Find a quiet place where you wont be distracted or interrupted, set a timer for the required time, and work through each test as though it were test day.

Each chapter begins with a bulleted overview listing the topics that will be covered in the chapter. You know immediately where to look for a topic that you need to work on.

Each review chapter ends with a point-by-point summary that captures the most important items. The summaries are a convenient way to review the content of the chapters.

Petersons is providing you with access to two additional practice tests for the 2014 GED test. The testing content of these two practice tests was created by the test-prep experts at Petersons. The Petersons online testing experience resembles the testing experience you will find on the 2014 GED test. You can access these two practice tests at http://www.petersonspublishing.com/GED/. You will be asked to enter your e-mail address, and Petersons will e-mail you an activation code and the link needed to access the online practice tests for the 2014 GED test.