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Test Overview
The GED is made up of 5
tests:
- Language Arts, Writing
- Social Studies
- Science
- Language Arts, Reading
- Mathematics
The table below shows the number of questions and the time limit for each test.
You must take all 5 parts on the same day. Any parts you do not pass, you may
take again.
| Test Area |
Number of Questions |
Time Limit |
| Language Arts, Writing, Part I |
50 |
75 minutes |
| Language Arts, Writing, Part II |
1 essay |
45 minutes |
| Social Studies |
50 |
70 minutes |
| Science |
50 |
80 minutes |
| Language Arts, Reading |
40 |
65 minutes |
| Mathematics |
50 |
90 minutes |
To receive the GED certificate, you must earn both a minimum score of 410 on
each test and an average score of at least 450 on all 5 tests.
The standard scores for the 2002 Series GED Tests range from a minimum of 200 to
a maximum of 800 on each test. The maximum score for all five GED Tests is
4,000.
For more information about scoring, go to The Center for Adult Learning and
Educational Credentials' GED Web site.