Math/Social Studies -- Mean, Median, Mode, Range

The picture above gives a brief description on how to calculate the mean (or average), median, mode, and range of a set of numbers.  Based on the results of the GED tests we have seen so far, questions utilizing mean, median, mode, and range are appearing frequently both on the Math test and the Social Studies test.  Therefore, you should practice this material.

Click on the following links for practice:

Khan Academy: Mean, Median, Mode (Measures of Central Tendency)

Find the Range of a Set of Data

There will also be a worksheet of word problems available for you to complete.

Math -- Square Roots and Radicals

For some additional practice with square roots and with simplifying radicals, including "how-to" videos, click on the following link:

Understanding Square Roots

Language Arts -- Parts of Speech Practice

Click on the following link to practice distinguishing between nouns and verbs.

Nouns are persons, places, things, or ideas.

Verbs show action (going, doing, buying) or indicate a state of being (am, are, was, were, is, etc.).

Noun-Verb Game

Social Studies -- Essay Practice 1

Click on the following link to access the Social Studies Essay practice.  Then, after reading the essay topic, question, and reading any materials included, take 25 minutes to type a 2-3 paragraph essay in Microsoft Word.  Be sure to put your name, date, and "Social Studies Essay 1" at the top.  Then, print the essay; be sure the computer lab manager authorizes the printing, and turn in.

Social Studies Essay 1

Math -- Ratios, Proportions, Measurement

For the unit on ratios, proportions, and measurement, click on the following link:

Khan Academy: Ratios, Proportions, and Measurement

Math -- Additional Fractions Practice

For those wanting additional practice with fractions, this site includes lessons and practice with just about every fraction topic imaginable.  I would highly suggest running through this practice before working with Rates and Ratios problems, which I will post soon:

Click on the following link:

Fractions

Social Studies -- Online Study Guide for the Constitution Test

Illinois requires that every person pass a test over the U.S. Constitution, Illinois Constitution, and flag code in order to obtain a high school diploma.  This test must be issued after the participant has entered the ninth grade (i.e., passing the test in middle school would not count).

The website below provides information about the test and a study guide.

If you have already passed the Constitution test, I would highly recommend that you study this material, as much of this content is expected to be known for taking the new Social Studies GED test.

GED Constitution Study Guide

Math -- Graphing: Instruction and Practice

Click on the link below:

Graphing Lines

Math -- Negative Numbers: Instruction and Practice

Click on the link below:

Negative Numbers and Absolute Values