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GED Social Studies w/CD-ROM (REA) -- The Best Test Prep for the GED » (Second)

Book cover image of GED Social Studies w/CD-ROM (REA) -- The Best Test Prep for the GED by Lynn Elizabeth Marlowe

Authors: Lynn Elizabeth Marlowe
ISBN-13: 9780738603438, ISBN-10: 0738603430
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Research & Education Association
Date Published: March 2007
Edition: Second

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Author Biography: Lynn Elizabeth Marlowe

Book Synopsis

 
REA … Real review, Real practice, Real results.
 
Pass the GED and get on the road to success!
 
90% percent of colleges and universities recognize the GED high school diploma, and employers base hiring and salary for GED graduates the same as high school graduates. 
-- U.S. Dept. of Education 
 
GED SOCIAL STUDIES – with TESTware
Includes easy CD software with timed practice tests & instant scoring

 

Are you prepared to pass the GED Social Studies exam? 
* Follow REA’s advice on self-assessment and planning
* Take the diagnostic practice test to discover what you know and what you
   should know
* Use REA's results-driven system for effective study and review
 
Practice for real
* Create the closest experience to test-day conditions with 4 PRACTICE TESTS:  A Pre-Test and Post-Test in the book, plus 2 more full-length practice tests on REA’s TESTware CD, featuring timed test-taking, instant scoring, mark-and-return function, and more.
* Test at your own pace, on CD or on paper
* Chart your progress with full and detailed explanations of all answers
* Boost your confidence with test-taking strategies and experienced advice
 
Sharpen up your skills
* The book's full subject review features coverage of all areas on the official exam, including interpreting graphs, maps and charts; distinguishing fact from opinion; political cartoons, and more.
* Smart and friendly lessons reinforce necessary skillst-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"* Key tutorials enhance specific abilities needed on the test
* Targeted drills increase comprehension
* Complete with Glossary of Symbols, Terms, and Formulas
 
Ideal for Home Study and Solo Test Preparation!
 
REA has always been a trusted resource for the hundreds of thousands of people who seek to improve their potential by succeeding on the GED and earning their High School Equivalency Certificate. REA study guides are recommended by educators and written by experts who have mastered the subjects and the tests.  
 

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction About this Book About the GED How to Use this Book About Research & Education Association Acknowledgements Pre-Test Answer Key Pre-Test Self-Evaluation Pre-Test Answers and Explanations Comprehending What You Read Previewing Paragraphs Finding the Main Idea Thinking About the Topic Asking Who, What, Where, and When Using Context Clues to Understand Unfamiliar Words Review Graphs and Charts Previewing Graphs Interpreting Data Review Reading Patterns Comparing and Contrasting Identifying Sequences Cause and Effect Relationships Inferring Meaning Distinguishing Fact from Opinion Review Applying Information Applying Information from Charts Applying Information from Graphs Applying Information from Maps Applying Information from Political Cartoons Applying Information from Other Practical Documents Review Post-Test Answer Key Post-Test Self-Evaluation Post-Test Answers and Explanations Appendix: Glossary of Terms

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