Mixed Deck — All GED Topics Flashcards

What are 'progressive taxes'?

Answer: Taxes where the percentage paid increases as income increases

Progressive taxes increase in rate as the taxable amount (income) increases. The U.S. federal income tax is progressive — higher earners pay a larger percentage of their income.

A GED teacher notices a student struggles with reading comprehension but excels verbally. This most likely indicates:

Answer: A possible learning difference such as dyslexia

A gap between verbal skill and reading performance is a classic indicator of a learning difference like dyslexia that warrants further assessment.

Which state has the most representatives in Congress?

Answer: New Hampshire

The New Hampshire legislature has 424 members, making it the world's fourth-largest English-speaking legislative assembly.

A circular garden has a diameter of 14 feet. What is the approximate area of the garden? (Use π ≈ 3.14)

Answer: 153.86 sq ft

Area = π × r² = 3.14 × 7² = 3.14 × 49 ≈ 153.86 square feet.

Which trait is a cornerstone of liberty in the United States and serves as a long-term shield against tyranny?

Answer: the rule of law

The rule of law is a cornerstone of liberty, meaning that all individuals, institutions, and the government itself are accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated, equally enforced, and independently adjudicated. This principle ensures that power is exercised according to established legal frameworks, protecting citizens from arbitrary rule and serving as a long-term shield against tyranny.

A recipe requires 2/3 cup of sugar for one batch of cookies. How many cups of sugar are needed for 4 1/2 batches?

Answer: 3

2/3 × 4.5 = 2/3 × 9/2 = 18/6 = 3 cups.

A GED teacher is using error analysis on student writing samples. The teacher finds that three students consistently omit the comma before a coordinating conjunction in compound sentences but correctly punctuate all other comma rules. Which instructional response is MOST aligned with evidence-based evaluation practice?

Answer: Provide targeted small-group instruction focused specifically on the FANBOYS rule in compound sentences, using mentor texts as models

Error analysis identifies a precise, isolated gap — omitting the Oxford/serial comma before coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences. The evidence-based response is targeted small-group instruction addressing only that gap, using mentor texts to show correct usage in authentic writing contexts. Re-teaching the entire comma unit (A) is inefficient and ignores that students have mastered other rules. Deferring to the next unit (C) delays timely intervention. Assigning broad comma exercises (D) fails to isolate the specific error and dilutes instructional focus.

Which professional organization provides the most direct ethical guidance and credentialing standards specifically for adult education practitioners in the US?

Answer: Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE)

COABE is the primary professional organization for adult basic education practitioners and provides ethical guidelines and professional standards for the field.

How do scientists use the half-life of radioactive isotopes to determine the age of rocks and fossils?

Answer: By comparing the ratio of parent to daughter isotopes in a sample

Radioactive isotopes decay at a known constant rate (half-life). By measuring the ratio of remaining parent isotope to daughter product, scientists calculate how long the decay has been occurring.

Which of the following best describes 'flexible grouping' in a differentiated GED classroom?

Answer: Changing group composition based on the task, skill, or learning objective at hand

Flexible grouping means group membership shifts based on current learning needs rather than fixed ability labels.

What is 15% of 240?

Answer: 36

15% × 240 = 0.15 × 240 = 36.

A garden is 15 feet wide and 20 feet long. How many bags of mulch are needed to cover it if each bag covers 25 square feet?

Answer: 12

Area = 15 × 20 = 300 sq ft. Bags = 300 ÷ 25 = 12 bags.

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?

Answer: The dog's toys were scattered across the floor.

Option A correctly uses an apostrophe after 'dog' to show that the toys belong to a single dog.

Which type of assessment is administered BEFORE instruction to determine students' prior knowledge?

Answer: Diagnostic assessment

Diagnostic assessment is given before instruction to identify what students already know and where gaps exist, allowing teachers to plan instruction accordingly.

A student with a specific learning disability in written expression consistently produces syntactically correct sentences but struggles severely with organizing multi-paragraph arguments. Under IDEA, which specially designed instruction approach is MOST directly supported by research for this profile?

Answer: Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) with explicit instruction in genre-specific planning routines

SRSD is an evidence-based framework specifically validated for students with writing disabilities who struggle with planning and organization rather than mechanics. It teaches self-monitoring, goal-setting, and genre-specific graphic organizers — precisely targeting the deficit described. Repeated reading addresses decoding, not composition. Reducing assignments and scribing are accommodations, not specially designed instruction targeting the underlying skill deficit.

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

Answer: Iron rusting

Rusting is a chemical change because iron reacts with oxygen and water to form a new substance, iron oxide.

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the human body?

Answer: Storing long-term energy reserves

Long-term energy storage is primarily the role of fats (lipids), not proteins; proteins serve structural, enzymatic, and transport functions.

What is the role of documentation in Special Needs & Inclusive Education for Certified General Educational Development Teacher?

Answer: It provides an accurate record for accountability and reference

Proper documentation in Special Needs & Inclusive Education ensures accountability, traceability, and serves as a reference for future decisions.

What is the slope of the line passing through the points (2, 3) and (6, 11)?

Answer: 2

Slope = (y₂ − y₁) / (x₂ − x₁) = (11 − 3) / (6 − 2) = 8 / 4 = 2.

The post-globe War II pact between the United States and Great Britain on the post-war globe and the status of global self-determination was known as the __________.

Answer: The Atlantic Charter

The Atlantic Charter was a joint declaration issued in August 1941 by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. It outlined their shared vision for the post-World War II world, emphasizing principles such as self-determination, free trade, and international cooperation, and laid the groundwork for the United Nations.