Gear up to crush the GED Social Studies Test Does the thought of taking the GED Social Studies Test send shivers down your spine? Fear not! With the help of GED Social Studies Test For Dummies, you'll get up to speed on the new structure and computer-based format of the GED and gain the confidence and know-how to pass the Social Studies Test like a pro. Packed with helpful guidance and instruction, this hands-on test-prep guide covers the concepts covered on the GED Social Studies Test and gives you ample practice opportunities to assess your understanding of Civics and Government, History, Economics, and Geography. Designed to test your understanding of the fundamentals of social studies reasoning and the ability to apply those fundamentals in realistic situations, the GED Social Studies Test can be tough for the uninitiated. Luckily, this fun and accessible guide breaks down each section of the exam into easily digestible parts, making everything you'll encounter on exam day feel like a breeze! Inside, you'll find methods to sharpen your vocabulary and writing skills, tips on how to approach GED Social Studies Test question types and formats, practice questions and study exercises, and a full-length practice test to help you pinpoint where you need more study help. Presents reviews of the GED Social Studies test question types and basic computer skills Offers practice questions to assess your knowledge of each subject area Includes one full-length GED Social Studies practice test Provides scoring guidelines and detailed answer explanations Even if Social Studies is something that's always made you wince, GED Social Studies Test For Dummies makes it easy to pass this crucial exam and obtain your hard-earned graduate equivalency diploma.

Gear up to crush the GED Social Studies TestDoes the thought of taking the GED Social Studies Test send shivers down your spine? Fear not! With the help of GED Social Studies Test For Dummies, you'll get up to speed on the new structure and computer-based format of the GED and gain the confidence and know-how to pass the Social Studies Test like a pro. Packed with helpful guidance and instruction, this hands-on test-prep guide covers the concepts covered on the GED Social Studies Test and gives you ample practice opportunities to assess your understanding of Civics and Government, History, Economics, and Geography.Designed to test your understanding of the fundamentals of social studies reasoning and the ability to apply those fundamentals in realistic situations, the GED Social Studies Test can be tough for the uninitiated. Luckily, this fun and accessible guide breaks down each section of the exam into easily digestible parts, making everything you'll encounter on exam day feel like a breeze! Inside, you'll find methods to sharpen your vocabulary and writing skills, tips on how to approach GED Social Studies Test question types and formats, practice questions and study exercises, and a full-length practice test to help you pinpoint where you need more study help.* Presents reviews of the GED Social Studies test question types and basic computer skills* Offers practice questions to assess your knowledge of each subject area* Includes one full-length GED Social Studies practice test* Provides scoring guidelines and detailed answer explanationsEven if Social Studies is something that's always made you wince, GED Social Studies Test For Dummies makes it easy to pass this crucial exam and obtain your hard-earned graduate equivalency diploma.

Introduction 1Part I: Getting Started with the GED Social Studies Test 5Chapter 1: Taking a Quick Glance at the GED Social Studies Test 7Chapter 2: Preparing for the GED Social Studies Test 15Chapter 3: Taking a Social Studies Diagnostic Test 27Chapter 4: Succeeding on the GED Social Studies Test 55Part II: Enhancing Your Social Studies Skills 65Chapter 5: Reading and Understanding Social Studies Passages 67Chapter 6: Understanding and Applying Key Social Studies Concepts 81Chapter 7: Applying Mathematical Reasoning to Social Studies 99Part III: Nurturing Your Knowledge: History, Civics, Economics, and Geography 111Chapter 8: Brushing Up on Civics and Government 113Chapter 9: Looking Back at U.S. History 127Chapter 10: Shaking the Money Tree: Economics 145Chapter 11: Traveling through Time and Space with Social Studies Lessons 161Chapter 12: Writing a First-Class Extended Response 175Part IV: Testing Your Social Studies Knowledge and Skills 191Chapter 13: Taking a Social Studies Practice Test 193Chapter 14: Answers and Explanations for the Social Studies Practice Test 221Part V: The Part of Tens 229Chapter 15: Ten More Ways to Prep for the GED Social Studies Test 231Chapter 16: Ten Skills to Master for the GED Social Studies Test 237Index 247