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GED Cheat Sheet 2026

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200 questions
450 min time limit
65% to pass
  1. A circular pond has a radius of 7 meters. Using Ο€ β‰ˆ 3.14, what is the area of the pond? β†’ 153.86 mΒ²
  2. Which of the following is NOT a correct reason to use a comma? β†’ To separate a subject from its verb
  3. The diagram shows a wave with a wavelength of 4 m and 2 complete cycles occurring per second. What is the wave's speed? β†’ 8 m/s
  4. Scope in curriculum design refers to: β†’ The breadth and depth of content covered at a given level
  5. Which of the following claims regarding arteries is accurate? β†’ They carry blood away from the heart
  6. What defines the cell's outer barrier that separates the contents of the cell from the extracellular fluid? β†’ Plasmalemma (plasma membrane)
  7. Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs suggests that students cannot focus on learning until: β†’ Their more basic physiological and safety needs are met
  8. A triangle has angles measuring 55Β° and 72Β°. What is the measure of the third angle? β†’ 53Β°
  9. What is the formula for density? β†’ Density = Mass / Volume
  10. Inter-rater reliability refers to: β†’ The degree to which different scorers assign the same scores to the same work
  11. A teacher praises a student by saying 'You must have worked really hard on this' rather than 'You're so smart.' This reflects research suggesting that: β†’ Praising effort promotes a growth mindset and sustained motivation
  12. Find the difference. 8695+(βˆ’3)βˆ’(6290βˆ’4233) β†’ 6635
  13. A data set has mean = 42 and median = 38. This indicates the distribution is: β†’ Skewed right (positively skewed)
  14. What happens at a convergent plate boundary where oceanic crust meets continental crust? β†’ The oceanic crust subducts beneath the continental crust, forming mountains and volcanoes
  15. A recipe uses 2Β½ cups of flour to make 24 cookies. How many cups are needed to make 60 cookies? β†’ 6ΒΌ cups
  16. The equation y = βˆ’3x + 6 represents a line. What is its y-intercept? β†’ 6
  17. In 1957, which country launched the first satellite into space? β†’ Russia
  18. Portfolio assessment is primarily valued because it: β†’ Shows student growth and learning over time
  19. Which of the following statements is NOT correct? β†’ All organisms have a cell wall.
  20. A right triangle has legs of 6 and 8. What is the length of the hypotenuse? β†’ 10
  21. According to the theory of plate tectonics, mid-ocean ridges form where tectonic plates are: β†’ Diverging (moving apart)
  22. Which instructional strategy helps students see the relevance of mathematics to everyday life? β†’ Using real-world problems and contexts to motivate and apply mathematical concepts
  23. An employee receives a 5% raise, bringing their salary to $52,500. What was the original salary? β†’ $50,000
  24. Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly? β†’ She said, "I will arrive at noon."
  25. What nation saw the start of the Industrial Revolution? β†’ England
  26. Which of Newton's Laws states that an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force? β†’ Newton's First Law (Inertia)
  27. Which document typically outlines the ethical expectations for GED and adult education instructors in a specific state? β†’ The state's educator code of professional conduct
  28. Which communication style is most effective in Certified General Educational Development Teacher professional settings? β†’ Assertive and respectful
  29. A language arts teacher wants students to develop reading fluency. Which practice is MOST effective? β†’ Repeated oral reading with feedback and modeling
  30. A cylinder has a radius of 5 cm and a height of 10 cm. What is the volume? (Use Ο€ β‰ˆ 3.14) β†’ 785 cmΒ³
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