GED exam topics — the 4 content areas by weight
The GED exam is built from 4 weighted content areas. Focus your time where the weight is. Each area below links to a free study chapter and practice questions. These weights are how PrepPass has organized the material, not a figure published by the exam authority.
Reasoning Through Language Arts
27%Mathematical Reasoning
28%Science
23%Social Studies
22%Ready to test yourself?
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