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MATHEMATICAL REASONING:What type of questions should I expect?The GED??Mathematical Reasoning Test focuses on two major content domains:Quantitative problem solving (45%)Algebraic problem solving (55%)The different item types used in the test include:Multiple choiceDrag-and-dropHot spotFill-in-the-blankHow is the GED??Mathematical Reasoning Test scored?The GED??Mathematical Reasoning Test is scored using an automated scoring engine, as are the rest of the parts.Is there a formula sheet provided on the day of the test?Yes.?View the formula sheet now.Can I use a calculator? What kind of calculator can I use?The GED Testing Service??uses an on-screen calculator for the GED??Mathematical Reasoning Test on computer. To prepare yourself,?check out our tutorial?on the on-screen calculator.On the Mathematical Reasoning test, what is the content of the five questions that don’t allow the use of a calculator?These five test questions test foundational arithmetic skills including the four basic operations (addition, subtractions, multiplication, and division), exponents, roots, and basic number sense.Can I come back to these non-calculator questions when I finish the rest of the test?No. You can move back and forth between the first five questions, but you have to submit your answers to those five questions before moving on to the rest of the test.Are the non-calculator test items separately timed?No, the non-calculator test items are not timed separately. It is up to you to manage your time and to complete both the non-calculator and calculator parts of the within the allotted 115 minutes.I heard that time was added to the Math test. Is this true?Yes. As of Friday, February 21, 2014, the standard time allowance on the GED??test - Mathematical Reasoning was increased by 25 minutes. The time allowance for GED Ready? - Mathematical Reasoning was also increased by 13 minutes.Why did the time of the math test change?We at GED Testing Service want to ensure that test-takers like you can fully demonstrate your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills on the GED??test. After much analysis, it has become clear that many test-takers require additional time to demonstrate those skills on the GED??test – Mathematical Reasoning.?How does this change in the math test time affect me?Your Math test appointment was automatically updated with an additional 25 minutes so that you have the full 115 minutes of testing time. If you are unable to accommodate the additional 25 minutes on the day you are scheduled to test, you may call the call center (1-877-EXAM-GED) to reschedule your test.When you arrive at the test center, please confirm with the test administrator that you are taking the revised version of the GED??test - Mathematical Reasoning with the updated time.Once your Math test begins, you can also verify that the exam time is set at 115 minutes. In the event you see a discrepancy, please raise your hand and notify the test administrator.I received an email about a free retake. What do I do?If you took the Math test before Feb. 21, 2014, you are eligible for a free math test. Students should call 1-877-EXAM-GED to schedule their free test. In the event you already paid for additional Math retakes, you will be refunded those fees.How can I prepare for the test?GED ReadyTM?is the official practice test and is offered to students online. It is the only practice test designed to assess how you will do on the actual test. ................
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