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Summary: Pass the GED math test by practicing with a calculator, working on basic geometry and algebra and drilling multiplication tables. Learn about the Pythagorean theorem, fractions and decimals to pass the GED math test with instructions from a math professor in this free video math lesson.
Jimmy Chang has been a math teacher at St. Pete College for more than nine years. He has a Master's Degree in math and his specialties include calculus, algebra, liberal arts math and...read more
"So how do you pass the GED math test? I'm Jimmy, and I'm here to offer a few tips on how to do that. Now, one of the things that you might want to look at first is find out from the GED math folks on what kind of calculators are permitted because, obviously, you don't want to go in bringing the wrong one and having to go without it. And once you know what kind of calculator they allow, pick one and start practicing with it a little bit. But I would also recommend to not get too attached to using a calculator because there is a part on the GED math test in which you'll be asked to do the test -- that part -- via pencil and paper only. So use the calculator as a tool, not so much as a crutch. Now, some of the things that you'll be asked to really, really go over is things like the basic geometry, not so much to prove, but being able to figure out certain geometry formulas like the Pythagorean theorem. A lot of folks tend to forget that sometimes, and it's one of the easier problems on the GED math test. The basic algebra skills, your order of operations, being able to solve simple equations. But fractions, decimals, and percents -- they're all very vital basic math operations that, frankly, that we use on an every day life, which is...and they're a very vital part of the GED math test. And finally, really, really go over your multiplication tables because the quicker you know those, the faster you'll be able to do those problems on the GED math test. And if you want, you can drill with somebody, whether it be a sibling, your parent, or just another student that you know is going to be taking the GED math test. And once you go through all those steps, you should be able to pass the GED math part with no problem. So I'm Jimmy, and there are some tips to help you pass the math portion of the GED."