The Mathematical Reasoning test of the GED is 115 minutes long and consists of two parts.

• Section 1 consists of only 5 questions, but you are not permitted to use a calculator.

• Section 2 consists of 41 questions.  You are allowed to use a calculator, but you may only being a TI-30XS type.  An on-screen calculator and formula sheet will also be provided.
  

The Questions

• Multiple choice (the most common)
  
• Multiple-select (questions with more than one correct answer)
  
• Fill-in-the-blank
• Drag-and-drop
  
• Matching (check a box in the appropriate column -- e.g., true/false)
  
• Table entry (complete a table by entering the correct numbers)
  

The Content

The four major areas of math tested on the GED are as follows:

• Basic Math
• The four main operations (+, −, ×, ÷)
• Fractions, decimals, percentages
• Roots and exponents
• Applications through word problems
  
• Geometry
• Identify shapes and objects
• Use formulas to find area, volume, radius, etc.
  
• Algebra
• Determine the value of a variable in an equation
• Write a formula based on a verbal description
  
• Graphs and Functions
• Read and analyze graphs and charts
• Slope of a line
  
• Mean, median, mode, and range
• Probabilities
  

Tips

• Pace yourself to meet the time requirements
• Answer every question, but don't be afraid to skip some if needed
  
• Eliminate some answer choices and choose from remaining choices as needed
• Reinterpret word problems using your own words