Powers of ten, from tiny to huge
Multiply and divide powers of ten, use a zero or negative exponent, and compare numbers written in scientific notation.
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Multiply and divide powers of ten, use a zero or negative exponent, and compare numbers written in scientific notation.
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Read and try it ↗Turn words like “at least” into symbols, solve an inequality step by step, flip the sign at the right moment, and show the answer on a number line. Includes seven original questions with worked answers.
Read and try it ↗Plot points in all four quadrants, find slope from a graph, a table or two points, write y = mx + b, and spot parallel and perpendicular lines. Includes eight original questions with worked answers.
Read and try it ↗Decide if a table or graph is a function, find f(x) for a number, read intercepts, highs and lows from a graph, and compare two functions shown in different ways. Includes seven original questions with worked answers.
Read and try it ↗Add, subtract and multiply polynomials, factor them, and solve quadratic equations by factoring, by square roots or with the quadratic formula. Ends with an area story. Includes eight original questions with worked answers.
Read and try it ↗Find the one pair of numbers that makes two equations true at once: by reading a graph, by substitution and by elimination. Then set up a system from a ticket or price story. Includes seven original questions with worked answers.
Read and try it ↗A minute-by-minute plan for the GED® language arts test written response: read two sources, decide which argument is better supported, plan, write and check. Includes five practice tasks with model answers and four new practice prompts in the Writing Lab.
Read and try it ↗Use five questions to read any story excerpt on the GED® language arts test: who, where, what changes, how it is told and what it suggests. Practice on two public-domain American stories by Kate Chopin and Jack London. Includes six questions with worked answers.
Read and try it ↗Turn old, formal government writing into plain words and name the big idea behind it. Practice on short excerpts of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, Marbury v. Madison and Brown v. Board of Education. Includes six questions with worked answers.
Read and try it ↗Learn what perimeter, area, surface area and volume each measure, how to read the GED® formula sheet, and how to work with rectangles, triangles, circles, composite shapes, boxes, cylinders, cones and spheres. Includes eight original questions with worked answers.
Read and try it ↗Learn mean, median, mode and range, how to find a missing value and a weighted average, how to read bar graphs, circle graphs, dot plots, histograms, box plots and scatter plots, and how to find simple and compound probabilities and count outcomes. Includes eight original questions with worked answers.
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Read and try it ↗Compare two original passages, check the support behind each claim, and write a short explanation. Includes five questions with worked answers.
Read and try it ↗Count equal spaces, place fractions beyond one, and compare values without guessing from the bottom number. Includes seven original questions with worked answers.
Read and try it ↗Read a labeled graph, check its scale, and describe a change with the right units. Includes six original questions and worked answers.
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Read and try it ↗Find a percentage, calculate a discount, and check your answer.
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A subject-by-subject outline of math, language arts, science, and social studies.
A good starting point for: Start here to choose a skill to practice.
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Test rules and fees depend on your testing location; check GED.com before booking.
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Short samples introduce test questions and the test screen.
A good starting point for: Try one subject and list the skills that felt difficult.
Computer recommended
A preview is shorter than the exam and is not a GED® credential Ready score.
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A skill checklist with worked examples and sample questions.
A good starting point for: Use the topic list to find one gap, then practice that topic.
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Older official booklet; useful for skills, but check current exam rules separately.
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Reading, arguments, and writing skills with examples.
A good starting point for: Practice finding evidence before writing your own explanation.
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A study guide, not a complete course or official readiness assessment.
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Examples of interpreting science passages, experiments, and data.
A good starting point for: Work on reading an experiment and comparing its results.
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Older official study material; do not use it to confirm current testing policies.
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Practice with social studies passages, evidence, and numerical information.
A good starting point for: Focus on what a document supports rather than memorizing isolated dates.
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Study material does not replace current state requirements.
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A compact reference for common geometry and algebra formulas.
A good starting point for: Practice choosing the right formula and labeling your units.
One-page reference
Having a formula is only part of the work; understand the quantities first.
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A guide to calculator keys and operations.
A good starting point for: Learn a few operations, then check answers by estimation.
Two-page reference
Confirm current calculator rules and practice the official tutorial on a computer.
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A brief guide to planning an evidence-based written response.
A good starting point for: Use it as a checklist after drafting a practice response.
Two-page writing guide
Tips are not personalized feedback or a scored GED Ready response.
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Self-paced GED® test preparation in all four subjects, in English and Spanish.
A good starting point for: A structured course for learners who want accessible lessons and repeated practice.
Free account required
This is a separate nonprofit service; your FinishHigh account does not sign you in there.
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Khan Academy maps its existing courses to GED® test subject skills.
A good starting point for: Fill a specific gap in arithmetic, algebra, reading, or science.
Online lessons and exercises
Khan Academy says it has no dedicated GED® test course; these are supporting skill lessons.
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A self-guided video course focused on GED® Math test.
A good starting point for: Learners who need patient explanations and help rebuilding math confidence.
Self-guided videos
Optional books and other products may cost money. The free course is not the official exam.
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Practice resources for math, science, social studies, and language arts.
A good starting point for: Watch a short explanation, try the practice, and review your mistake.
Online questions and videos
Independent practice; scores and testimonials do not establish official readiness.
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Subject guides explain topics across the four GED® tests.
A good starting point for: Quick topic review when you know which skill needs attention.
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Commercial provider with optional upgrades; this review covers the public guide.
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Public practice material introduces GED® test-style questions alongside paid study products.
A good starting point for: Try an additional practice source and review the explanation.
Online sample practice; paid course offered
Independent practice is not GED Ready. Paid products are separate purchases.
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Educator-reviewed textbooks for math, science, social sciences, and college study.
A good starting point for: Read one relevant section when you need a deeper explanation.
Online reading and PDFs
These are not courses made only for the GED® test. Print copies and some technology cost money; licenses vary.
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Explains Adult Basic Education and routes to local classes and American Job Centers.
A good starting point for: Ask about high school equivalency preparation, schedules, and learning support.
Local eligibility and availability apply
Local providers decide admission and availability; do not assume every class or test fee is covered.
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Education and career training for eligible young people, generally ages 16–24.
A good starting point for: Explore an education-and-career pathway with practical support.
Eligibility and local program checks
Age, income, and other requirements apply. Confirm current admissions and services directly.
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A state education agency directory of local classes, practice, and online preparation.
A good starting point for: Texas residents looking for a legitimate starting point.
Texas-specific directory
Linked providers may charge. Confirm the cost, eligibility, and testing rules with the provider.
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The official starting point for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
A good starting point for: Prepare questions for a school's aid office and choose the correct attendance year.
Official account and eligibility checks
Submitting a FAFSA does not guarantee an award. State and school deadlines can differ.
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Official guidance about need-based support for eligible undergraduate study.
A good starting point for: Learn what to ask your school's financial aid office.
Eligibility and school review required
A GED® credential alone does not guarantee aid; amounts and eligibility depend on the applicable year and circumstances.
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Search scholarships and other education awards by location, study level, and other filters.
A good starting point for: Build a shortlist of awards that fit your own circumstances.
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Listed awards are not all government funded. Check the sponsor's current deadline and full rules.
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Public descriptions show an adaptive study course, practice, and support across four subjects.
A good starting point for: Compare structured study and feedback with what you already use.
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Review of public descriptions only; course access and outcomes were not tested. Confirm current pricing.
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Public descriptions show short videos, quizzes, calculator help, and practice across four subjects.
A good starting point for: Compare a self-paced video course and its included tools.
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Review of public descriptions only; no paid course was tested. Confirm vouchers, access length, and refund terms.
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The publisher lists a comprehensive book covering the GED® test subjects and practice.
A good starting point for: Learners who prefer working through a printed book at their own pace.
Publisher listing
Publisher-description review, not a full-book review. Check the edition and ask your library before buying.
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A publisher route to GED® test preparation books and related practice.
A good starting point for: Compare a print-study approach with free online lessons.
Publisher listing
Public listing reviewed; full books were not purchased or read. Check the exact edition and included online access.
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The publisher describes subject review and practice for all four GED® tests.
A good starting point for: Another print-book option to compare or request at a library.
Fourth-edition publisher listing
Publisher-description review only. This is an older listed edition; compare with current official topic guidance.
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A library platform with academic skills, test preparation, and GED® test resources.
A good starting point for: Ask your local library whether your card includes access.
Participating library or institution required
Library availability, residency rules, and account requirements vary. Institutional access was not tested.
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The official practice assessment is separate from free test previews and study lessons.
A good starting point for: Use official readiness guidance when deciding how to prepare for the real test.
GED®.com account
This is a separate paid product; confirm price, location requirements, and score guidance on GED.com.
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A route to online classes for the GED® test from an approved provider.
A good starting point for: Compare scheduled instruction with self-guided courses.
Official provider enrollment
Public product page reviewed; classes were not attended. Confirm current subjects, schedule, recordings, and price.
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A provider practice product for working on GED® test concepts.
A good starting point for: Compare targeted question practice with a full course or free booklet.
Official provider account
Public product page reviewed; subscription access was not tested. Confirm current price and access period.
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The official subject page identifies interpreting graphs, measurements and experimental information as science study skills.
A good starting point for: Check how reading a graph fits into GED® Science test preparation.
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Public topic guidance is not a full course or a readiness score. Linked account-based study tools may require login.
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The official subject page describes using graphs, charts and reasoning to interpret social studies information.
A good starting point for: Practice reading evidence and numerical information in social studies.
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This is topic guidance, not a complete course. Check current local test rules separately; linked study tools may require login.
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An academic textbook section explains horizontal and vertical axes and how to locate and read ordered pairs.
A good starting point for: Continue from reading graph labels to plotting points in algebra.
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A longer algebra chapter, not a course made only for the GED® test. This review covers the public section only; its exercises and figures are not republished.
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A public classroom activity connects graph titles, time periods, axis labels, scales and data-source captions.
A good starting point for: Practice checking labels before drawing a conclusion from a real-world chart.
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A classroom activity last modified in 2019, not an adult-education enrollment program. Data-tool directions may change. This review uses the graph-labeling guidance, not current inflation data.
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Official public math subject guidance includes comparing fractions and decimals as a sample skill.
A good starting point for: Check how comparing numerical values fits into GED® Math test preparation.
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Public subject guidance is not a full course or a readiness score. Linked study guides and practice products may require an account; their access was not tested.
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A public academic textbook section covers equal parts, equivalent fractions, mixed numbers, and positive and negative fractions on a number line.
A good starting point for: Use a longer explanation after practicing equal spaces and fraction positions.
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This review covers the public Prealgebra 2e section, not an entire textbook or a GED® test-specific course. Publisher figures and exercises are not republished.
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Official preparation links cover comparing support, planning a response, and explaining an argument.
A good starting point for: Find the official extended-response guidelines after practicing an original paired-text lesson.
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Public page and resource descriptions reviewed October 16, 2026. Videos were not played, and linked sample responses were not copied or scored. Not a paid-course or full-product review.
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An academic reference explains the need to connect relevant support to a claim.
A good starting point for: Review how an explanation connects a detail to the point you are making.
Public academic writing reference; no account needed for the page
One public handout reviewed, not a GED® test course or assessment. No publication/update date asserted. Its CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license restricts reproduction and adaptation; FinishHigh only links to it.
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An educator guide that lists the math assessment targets and indicators, such as A.3 on linear inequalities, Q.4 and Q.5 on area and volume with the formula sheet, and Q.6 to Q.8 on data, averages and chance. Target Q.3.d includes percent increase and decrease.
A good starting point for: Check which algebra, measurement, data and number skills the math test describes before choosing what to practice.
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Written for teachers; the posted edition is dated 2016. It describes skills, not current fees, booking or score rules. Confirm those on GED.com.
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An educator guide to the language arts test. It lists the reading, writing and language targets, including writing targets W.1 to W.3, and describes the 45-minute extended response and its three-trait scoring rubric.
A good starting point for: Check what the written response asks for and how the three rubric traits are described before you practice.
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Written for teachers; the posted edition notes a March 2016 revision. It describes skills and scoring traits, not current fees, booking or score rules. Confirm those on GED.com.
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A free public-domain ebook that includes Chopin's story "A Pair of Silk Stockings," first published in Vogue in 1897.
A good starting point for: Read the rest of the story quoted in the fiction lesson and practice finding character clues on your own.
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Older language and long sentences. The ebook has no questions or teaching notes. Project Gutenberg says to check local law if you are outside the United States.
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A free public-domain ebook of London's 1910 story collection. It includes "To Build a Fire," first published in The Century Magazine in 1908.
A good starting point for: Read the whole story quoted in the fiction lesson and track how the setting shapes what happens.
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Older language; some words are specific to the Yukon in the 1890s. No questions or teaching notes. Project Gutenberg says to check local law if you are outside the United States.
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A library chart of US copyright terms. It shows that works first published in the United States before 1931 are in the public domain, and that works by US government employees as part of their duties have no US copyright.
A good starting point for: Check why the older stories and US government documents quoted in FinishHigh lessons can be shared.
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A general guide, not legal advice. Rules for unpublished works, works first published abroad and sound recordings are different. The chart says it is current as of January 1, 2026.
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An educator guide to the social studies test. It lists content topics such as USH.a (key historical documents) and CG.b (principles of American constitutional democracy), the reading practices, and how often civics and history appear.
A good starting point for: Check which documents and civic ideas the social studies test describes before you practice.
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Written for teachers; the posted edition is dated June 2016. It describes skills and topics, not current fees, booking or score rules. Confirm those on GED.com.
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Free transcriptions and images of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
A good starting point for: Read the full founding documents quoted in the primary-sources lesson.
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Full original texts with 18th-century spelling and capitals. The transcription pages have little explanation for new readers.
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Free images and transcriptions of 100 key U.S. documents, including landmark Supreme Court decisions.
A good starting point for: Read longer excerpts of the court decisions quoted in the primary-sources lesson.
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Some court transcriptions are excerpts, not full opinions. Background notes are written by the Archives; check dates and details against the document itself.
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An educator guide that lists the science practices and content topics, including physical science topic P.c on the structure of matter, properties and changes, balanced chemical equations and solutions.
A good starting point for: Check which chemistry and physical science ideas the science test describes before choosing what to practice.
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Written for teachers; the posted edition is dated March 2016 and October 2020. It describes skills, not current fees, booking or score rules. Confirm those on GED.com.
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A short public statistics-writing reference explains the difference between a percentage-point gap and a relative percentage change.
A good starting point for: Check the words used to describe a change between two percentages.
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A style reference, not a GED® test prep course, test blueprint or practice assessment. No publication date is shown on the page.
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