Time Management Strategies
The GED Social Studies test gives you 70 minutes to answer approximately 35 questions. Here's how to use your time effectively:
📊 Time Allocation
- Reading Questions (5 minutes): Quickly scan all questions to understand what's being asked
- Answering Questions (55 minutes): Spend about 1.5-2 minutes per question
- Review Time (10 minutes): Go back to flagged questions and double-check answers
Question Analysis Techniques
🔍 Process of Elimination
- Cross out obviously incorrect answers immediately
- Look for extreme words like "always," "never," "all," or "none"
- Eliminate answers that are partially correct but not the best choice
- When down to two options, choose the more specific or detailed answer
📖 Reading Comprehension Strategy
- Read questions first: Know what to look for before reading the passage
- Identify the main idea: Usually found in the first or last paragraph
- Look for keywords: Dates, names, and important terms
- Understand the author's purpose: Is it to inform, persuade, or explain?
Handling Different Question Types
📊 Charts and Graphs
- Read the title and axis labels first
- Identify trends, patterns, and relationships
- Pay attention to the time period covered
- Compare data points carefully
📜 Primary Source Documents
- Identify the source and date of the document
- Consider the historical context
- Look for bias or point of view
- Focus on the main argument or message