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GED Social Studies Overview
There are 4 total subject exams for the GED. Social studies is 1 of those 4 subject exams. If you would like to get your GED, you will need to pass all 4 subject exams.
You can expect the following on the GED social studies exam:
- Number of Sections: 1
- Number of Questions: 35
- Time Limit: 70 Minutes
Questions on this section of the exam will be broken into 3 main categories:
- Reading for Meaning in Social Studies
- Analyzing Historical Events and Arguments in Social Studies
- Using Numbers and Graphs in Social Studies
Note: The GED social studies exam is more comparable to a reading comprehension exam vs. a traditional social studies exam. You will be asked to read passages and answer questions.
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GED Social Studies FAQs
There will be about 35 total questions on the social studies exam. There is only 1 section for this subject exam.
You will be given 70 minutes to complete the social studies exam.
In order to pass the social studies section, you will need to score 145 or higher. However, you should aim to score higher than this. Scoring higher could potentially allow you to receive college credit.
You can retake the social studies section. Each state has their own set of rules and regulations when it comes to retakes. It is important to check with your specific state for this information.
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