Online Class: Math Preparation for the GED Test

Prepare for the Math portion of the GED test through this test preparation, online class

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  • 13
    Lessons
  • 17
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 7
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.7
    CEUs
 
 

Course Description

This online course will prepare you to take the Mathematics 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 several resources from strategies, review of material, test taking tips, practice exercises and tests.

Topics covered:

-Arithmetic (different forms of numbers, signs and symbols, how to perform various operations, how to solve problems with Fractions, Percents and Decimals, and much more)

-Algebra (linear Equations and Inequalities, how to solve various word problems, how to simplify and factor numbers, and much more)

-Statistics (Data Analysis, Probability, Measures of Central Tendency, charts/tables/schedules, graphs, circle/bar/line graphs)

-Geometry (Geometric Concepts and Relationships, understanding measurements of congruence and similarity, the Pythagorean Theorem, and much more)

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 

Course Lessons

Introduction to Math Preparation for the GED

This course will begin by going through the test requirements as well as other test taking information. 2 Total Points
  • Complete Assignment: Introduce Yourself

Lesson 1: Whole Numbers & Operations

Lesson topics include Basic Operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division), Solving Word Problems with Basic Operations 30 Total Points
  • Review 2 Practice Worksheets
  • Assessment: Lesson 1: Whole Numbers & Operations

Lesson 2: Number Sense

Lesson topics include Powers, Exponents & Square Roots, and Order of Operations 25 Total Points
  • Review Practice Worksheet: AssignmentPractice21.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 2: Number Sense

Lesson 3: Decimal Numbers

Lesson topics include Place Value and Ordering Decimals, Decimal Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division 105 Total Points
  • Review 2 Practice Worksheets
  • Assessment: Lesson 3: Decimal Numbers
  • Assessment: Post Test 1

Lesson 4: Fractions & Fraction Operations

Lesson topics include Fractions & Fraction Operations, Types of Fractions, and Operations with Fractions 27 Total Points
  • Review Practice Worksheet: AssignmentPRACTICE42.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 4: Fractions & Fraction Operations

Lesson 5: Number Relationships

Lesson topics include signed numbers, and Multiplying & Dividing Signed Numbers 24 Total Points
  • Review 2 Practice Worksheets
  • Assessment: Lesson 5: Number Relationships

Lesson 6: Statistics & Data Analysis

Lesson topics include Ratios and Rates, and Proportions 98 Total Points
  • Review 2 Practice Worksheets
  • Assessment: Lesson 6: Statistics & Data Analysis
  • Assessment: Post Test 2

Lesson 7: Percents

Lesson topics include Converting Percents to Fractions and Decimals (and vice versa!), and Solving Percent Problems & Interest Problems 25 Total Points
  • Review 2 Practice Worksheets
  • Assessment: Lesson 7: Percents

Lesson 8: Probability

Lesson topics include Probability, Probability Range, and Dependent Probability 22 Total Points
  • Review 2 Practice Worksheets
  • Assessment: Lesson 8: Probability

Lesson 9: Data Analysis

Lesson topics include Measures of Central Tendency, finding the range, finding the mean, finding the median, finding the mode, and interpreting Charts, Tables and Graphs. 96 Total Points
  • Review 2 Practice Worksheets
  • Assessment: Lesson 9: Data Analysis
  • Assessment: Post Test 3

Lesson 10: Algebra

Lesson topics include Algebra expressions & equations, one-step and multi-step Algebra equations- word problems- simplifying expressions- Inequalities, and graphing & multiplying expressions 25 Total Points
  • Review 2 Practice Worksheets
  • Assessment: Lesson 10: Algebra

Lesson 11: Measurement

Lesson topics include standard & metric measurement, time- distance & money calculations. 26 Total Points
  • Review 2 Practice Worksheets
  • Assessment: Lesson 11: Measurement

Lesson 12: Geometry

Lesson topics include Geometry Vocabulary & Measurements, Angles and Triangles Relationships. 101 Total Points
  • Review 2 Practice Worksheets
  • Lesson discussions: Final Course Poll - Your Opinion; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Assessment: Lesson 12: Geometry
  • Assessment: Post Test 4
606
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe math preparation for the GED.
  • Recognize whole numbers & operations.
  • Recognize number sense.
  • Recognize decimal numbers.
  • Recognize fractions & fraction operations.
  • Solve number relationships.
  • Determine statistics and data analysis problems and solutions.
  • Determine how to solve percent problems.
  • Determine probability.
  • Determine data analysis.
  • Demonstrate algebra.
  • Determine measurement calculations.
  • Determine geometry solutions.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Student Testimonials

  • "All of it was very helpful. It gave me the knowledge and confidence necessary for this section of the GED which, beforehand, I was very worried about. What was most helpful were the sections that most expanded on what I learned in school, particularly algebra, geometry and trigonometry." -- Kaleb H.