GED Mathematical Reasoning Test For Dummies Paperback - 2015 - 1st Edition

From the rear cover

Learn:

• Methods to sharpen your math skills
• How to approach GED Mathematical Reasoning test question types and formats
• To work through tests question with practice problems and study exercises
• How you measure up on the Mathematical Reasoning test with a full practice exam

Tackle the GED Math test with confidence!

Math not your best subject? No worries; this friendly guide introduces you to the GED Mathematical Reasoning test and covers every area you need to know. You'll learn how the questions are structured, find out what to watch for, review basic math skills, and more. There's no doubt you'll feel confident going into test day with this guide by your side.

• What it's all about -- get an overview of the GED, how to register, and what to expect on the math test
• See where you stand -- take the diagnostic test and sel-appraisal to learn exactly where you should target your study efforts
• Bone up on basics -- review basic skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions
• In a word -- brush up on word problems and quantitative problems involving ratios, proportions, and percentages
• Geometry and algebra -- practice calculating perimeter, area, and volume; work with probabilities; solve expressions and equations; and make friends with polynomials
• See math in action -- learn about graphs and work with functions containing variables
• Test yourself -- take the practice exam and study the explanations of answers you miss

Open the book and find:

• The lowdown on the GED Math test, including number of questions and question types
• Hints for a successful test day
• A review of rational numbers
• Help with ratios, proportions, and percentages
• How to present data in tables and histograms
• All about quadratic equations
• Essential algebra assistance
• Solutions to ten tricky problems