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Lesson16:  Passing the GED Social Studies Test

Introduction

This lesson provides an overview of the GED Social Studies test. In the GED Social Studies Test, you will answer multiple-choice questions based on reading passages and graphics about U. S. history, world history, government and civics, economics, and geography. The types of graphics may include maps, charts, graphs, political cartoons, diagrams, timelines, and photos. The test will also include part of at least one key document from U. S. history and a passage from a practical document, such as a job agreement. 

Objectives

When you complete this lesson you will:

· Be exposed to the skills and knowledge needed for the GED Social Studies Test.

· Find out about the kinds of graphics on the test.

· Learn some approaches to test questions.

Learning Activities

1. Video: Watch Program 16 for an overview of the GED Social Studies Test. As you watch, think about how to read and interpret a graphic. Also think about how reading a graphic is different from reading a written text.

2. Workbook:

• Read pages 11-12 “Passing the GED Social Studies Test”.
• Complete the Social Studies Pretest on pages 1-9 in the GED Connection Science/Social Studies workbook. Evaluate your answers using the answer key on page 10. Share your results with your teacher.
• Complete the GED Practice exercises on pages 13-24 about comprehension, application, analysis, evaluation, and interpreting social studies graphics. Correct the exercises using the answer key in the back of the book.

3. Internet:

• Log on to your Home Space at http://litlink.ket.org and follow the links to GED Connection, Social Studies.
• Under Internet Activities, open “16: Passing the GED Social Studies Test” and read the page.

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