G.E.D. Testing Information

1. There are five parts to the G.E.D. test. All five parts are timed and must be completed in two testing sessions within 30 days. NO TEST WILL BE ADMINISTERED WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT.
   
   
2. If you fail to come to the second session, your test will be scanned for scoring and you will receive an incomplete score.
   
   
3. All tests are scanned and posted with an outside scoring service, NRSpro.  You can log on to www.GED123.org with your individual access code.  There you will be able to view your scores a week after your last testing session.
   
   
4. THERE IS NO WRITING OR MARKING IN THE TEST BOOKLET AND ALL TESTS ARE CLOSED-BOOK. READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING EACH SECTION OF THE TEST.

   Writing (Language Arts) — Minimum passing score: 410

   • 120 minutes; 50 items Multiple choice -- 75 minutes Two page essay -- 45 minutes Total time -- 120 May go back to multiple choice if finished with essay before time is up
   • Make sure you read the instructions on the back of the test before beginning

   Math — Minimum passing score: 410

   • Part I: 45 minutes; 25 items; Calculator Part II: 45 minutes; 25 items; NO calculator Total time -- 90 minutes Casio fx-260 Solar Calculator provided
   • You may work on both Part I and Part II for the remainder of the 90 minutes if you finish Part II early, but you may not use the calculator.

   Science, Reading (Language Arts), Social Studies — Minimum passing score for EACH: 410

   • Science: 80 minutes; 50 items Reading: 65 minutes; 40 items Social Studies: 70 minutes; 50 items
   • Total time -- 215 minutes

IN ORDER TO PASS THE G.E.D. ALL FIVE PARTS MUST BE COMPLETED WITH A MINIMUM PASSING SCORE ON EACH PART AND A TOTAL MINIMUM SCORE OF 2250.