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Online Class: GED Preparation for the Science Exam

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Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription
Basic Course Fee   =   $179.00
 
GED Preparation for the Science Exam will focus on the skills and the updates implemented on the GED exam. The science section of the GED will focus on broad concepts and principles, rather than on your ability to recall exact details and isolated facts. In order to succeed on the GED exam overall you have to be able to read, compute, interpret information, and express yourself in writing on a level comparable to that of 60 percent of graduating high school seniors.

This course will cover basic skills needed in successfully completing the Science section of the GED exam. This will cover: - how to read and successfully answer science related question, - the basics of interpreting science related diagrams and tables - guides and links of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Space and Earth Sciences.

 
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Course Description

This online course will prepare you to take the Science portion of the GED (General Educational Development) test. The testing format will be explained and broken down to highlight the content this part of the exam will cover. This course will provide many resources from strategies, practice tests, practical assignments and researched netlinks attached to many test topics to be read at your own leisure.  This course will analyze how to read material, the basics of interpreting tables, as well as guides and links to outlines in Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences, and Physics.

 

This course will focus on the science portion of the GED exam.

Other courses in this preparation series include:

10767 - GED Preparation for the Social Studies Exam

16033 - GED Preparation for the Math Exam

14175 - GED Preparation for the Essay

14355 - GED Preparation for the Language Arts, Writing, Part 1

 

-or the complete study of the GED exam-

5298 - GED Preparation

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Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define and recognize science exam question types.
  • Demonstrate mastery of graphs used on the science exam.
  • Demonstrate understanding of basic biology concepts.
  • Demonstrate understanding of basic chemistry concepts
  • Demonstrate understanding of basic physical science concepts.
  • Demonstrate understanding of basic physics, and
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Introduction

Information about the Science exam for the GED

Lesson 2: Lesson 1- Question Types

Question Types

Lesson 3: Lesson 2- Question Types Continued

Question Types Continued - Science questions requiring Comprehension and Application

Lesson 4: Lesson 3- Question Types Continued

Question Types Continued - Science questions requiring Analysis and Evaluation

Lesson 5: Lesson 4- Types of Graphs

Types of Graphs

Lesson 6: Lesson 5-Types of Graphs Continued

Types of Graphs Continued

Lesson 7: Lesson 6- Study Guide for Biology Questions

Study Guide for Biology Questions

Lesson 8: Lesson 7- Study Guide for Chemistry Questions

Study Guide for Chemistry Questions

Lesson 9: Lesson 8- Study Guide for Earth Science Questions

Study Guide for Earth Science Questions

Lesson 10: Lesson 9- Study Guide for Physics Questions

Study Guide for Physics Questions

Lesson 11: Lesson 10: Additional Practice Questions and Resources

Additional Practice Questions and Resources

Additional Information

Course Title : GED Preparation for the Science Exam
CEU Value :

0.4 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Standard :

Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard

Accreditation :

Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

Languages : English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries
Course Number : 30424
Course Type : High School Level
Course URL :

http://science.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Excellent Course! 4 Star Rating
Instructor :

Dana Mithaug

Syllabus :

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Grading Policy :

Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned

Assessment Method :

Lesson assignments and review exams

Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Requirements : View Technical Requirements
Course Fee :

$179.00

NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.

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