Kaplan GED, 2002 Book

OVERVIEW OF THE GED TESTS
KAPLAN GED STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
GED PRETESTS

Language Arts, Writing
Social Studies
Science
Language Arts, Reading
Mathematics

Pretest Answers and Explanations

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Social Studies
Science Pretest
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UNIT 1: LANGUAGE ARTS, WRITING
About the Test
Clear and Organized Writing

Ideas and Paragraphs
Logical Order and Relevance
Relating Sentences and Paragraphs
Essay Writing Process: Prewriting
Essay Writing Process: Drafting
Practice Questions

Sentence Structure

Complete Simple Sentences
Compound and Complex Sentences
Run-Ons and Comma Splices
Subordinating Ideas
Modifying Ideas
Parallel Structure
Essay Writing Process: Revising Your Sentences
Practice Questions

Grammar and Usage

Nouns and Pronouns
Verb Forms and Tenses
Subject-Verb Agreement
Essay Writing Skills: Editing
Practice Questions

Mechanics

Comma Use
Capitalization
Spelling
Essay Writing Process: Editing for Correct Mechanics
Practice Questions

The GED Essay

Approaching the Essay Topic
Prewriting Your Essay
Drafting Your Essay
Revising and Editing Your Essay
Your Plan of Attack

UNIT 2: SOCIAL STUDIES
About the Test
U.S. History

Exploration, Colonialism, and the American Revolution
Westward Expansion and the Civil War
Industrialization, Immigration, and the Progressive Era
The United States as an Emerging World Power
Facing Enduring Challenges
Practice Questions

World History

Early Civilizations
Feudalism to NationStates
Expansion and the Global Age
The Age of Revolutions
The Twentieth Century
Practice Questions

Civics and Government

Levels and Branches of Government
Constitutional Government
The Electoral System
The Role of the Citizen
Practice Questions

Economics

Basic Economics Concepts
The U.S. Economic System
The Economy and the U.S. Government
Labor and Consumer Issues
Practice Questions

Geography

Basic Geography Concepts
Humans and the Environment
Using Resources Wisely
Maps and Their Uses
Practice Questions

UNIT 3: SCIENCE
About the Test
Life Science

Cell Structures and Functions
Cell Processes and Energy
Human Body Systems
Health Issues
Reproduction and Heredity
Modern Genetics
Evolution and Natural Selection
Organization of Ecosystems
Practice Questions

Earth and Space Science

Structure of Earth
Earth's Resources
Weather and Climate
Earth in the Solar System
The Expanding Universe
Practice Questions

Physical Science

Atoms and Molecules
Properties and States of Matter
Chemical Reactions
The Nature of Energy
Motion and Forces
Electricity and Magnetism
Practice Questions

UNIT 4: LANGUAGE ARTS, READING
About the Test
Nonfiction

Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details
Restating and Summarizing
Applying Ideas
Relating Cause and Effect
Comparing and Contrasting
Drawing Conclusions
Determining Tone and Point of View
Practice Questions

Fiction

Understanding Plot Elements
Making Inferences
Analyzing Character
Interpreting Theme
Interpreting Style and Point of View
Practice Questions

Poetry

Understanding Rhyme and Rhythm
Interpreting Figurative Language
Analyzing Symbols and Images
Interpreting Theme
Practice Questions

Drama

Reading Dialogue and Stage Directions
Understanding Dramatic Action
Analyzing Characters
Drawing Conclusions
Practice Questions

UNIT 5: MATH
About the Test
Math Basics

Whole Number Review
Operations Review
Distance and Cost Formulas
Calculators on the GED
Filling in the Standard Grid
Problem Solving: Estimation
Problem Solving: Set-Up Problems
Practice Questions

Decimals and Fractions

Decimal Basics
Decimal Operations
Fraction Basics
Fraction Operations
Solving Problems Using a Calculator
Filling in the Answer Grid
Problem Solving: Fraction and Decimal Equivalencies
Practice Questions

Ratio, Proportion, and Percent

Using Ratio and Proportion to Solve Problems
Understanding Percents
Using the Percent Formula
Solving Problems Using a Calculator
Simple Interest
Percent of Change
Problem Solving
Practice Questions

Data Analysis

Tables and Pictographs
Bar and Line Graphs
Circle Graphs
Frequency and Central Tendency
Probability
Problem Solving
Practice Questions

Measurement

The English System of Measurement
The Metric System
Using a Calculator
Problem Solving
Practice Questions

Algebra

The Number Line and Signed Numbers
Powers and Roots
Scientific Notation
The Order of Operations
Algebraic Expressions
Algebraic Expressions and the Calculator
Equations
Common Algebra Word Problems
Patterns and Functions
Function Applications
Inequalities
Quadratic Equations
The Coordinate Plane
Linear Equations
Slope of a Line
Distance Between Points
Special Coordinate Grid Items
Problem Solving
Practice Questions

Geometry

Points, Lines, and Angles
Parallel Lines and Transversals
Quadrilaterals
Triangles
Congruent and Similar Triangles
Similar Triangle Applications
Perimeter and Area
Circles
Volume
Irregular Figures
Pythagorean Relationship
Using the Formulas Page
Using the Calculator
Problem Solving
Practice Questions

GED POST-TESTS

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Social Studies
Science
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Mathematics

Post-Test Answers and Explanations

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ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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