Does the thought of taking the GED Mathematical Reasoning Test make you weak? Fear not! With the help of GED Mathematical Reasoning Test For Dummies, you'll get up to speed on the new structure and computer-based format of the GED and gain the confidence and know-how to make the Mathematical Reasoning Test your minion. Packed with helpful guidance and instruction, this hands-on test-prep guide covers the concepts covered on the GED Mathematical Reasoning Test and gives you ample practice opportunities to assess your understanding of number operations/number sense, measurement and geometry, data, statistics, and probability, and algebra, functions, and patterns.

Now a grueling 115 minutes long, the new Mathematical Reasoning section of the GED includes multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, hot-spot, drop-down, and drag-and-drop questions—which can prove to be quite intimidating for the uninitiated. Luckily, this fun and accessible guide breaks down each section of the exam and the types of questions you'll encounter into easily digestible parts, making everything you'll come across on exam day feel like a breeze! Inside, you'll find methods to sharpen your math skills, tips on how to approach GED Mathematical Reasoning question types and formats, practice questions and study exercises, and a full-length practice test to help you pinpoint where you need more study help.

• Presents reviews of the GED Mathematical Reasoning test question types and basic computer skills
• Offers practice questions assessing work-place related and academic-based math skills
• Includes one full-length GED Mathematical Reasoning practice test
• Provides scoring guidelines and detailed answer explanations

Even if math has always made you mad, GED Mathematical Reasoning Test For Dummies makes it easy to pass this crucial exam and obtain your hard-earned graduate equivalency diploma.

Murray Shukyn, an acknowledged Canadian leader in alternative education, has taught at the elementary, secondary, and university levels and created adult training programs. Achim Krull has taught at high school and adult levels, and has written textbooks, teachers' guides, and numerous other learning materials.

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started with the GED Mathematical Reasoning Test 5

Chapter 1: Taking a Quick Glance at the GED Mathematical Reasoning Test 7

Chapter 2: What’s on the Mathematical Reasoning Test? 15

Chapter 3: Uncovering Your Strengths and Weaknesses with a Diagnostic Test 27

Chapter 4: Succeeding on the GED Mathematical Reasoning Test 51

Part II: Honing Your Math Skills 59

Chapter 5: Brushing Up on the Basics 61

Chapter 6: Solving Quantitative Problems with Rational Numbers 91

Chapter 7: Solving Measurement Problems 111

Chapter 8: Solving Algebraic Problems with Expressions and Equations 137

Chapter 9: Solving Algebraic Problems Involving Lines and Functions 163

Part III: Putting Your Math Knowledge and Skills to the Test 181

Chapter 10: Practice Test: Mathematical Reasoning 183

Chapter 11: Checking the Answers and Explanations 195

Part IV: The Part of Tens 203

Chapter 12: Ten Shortcuts for Solving Math Problems 205

Chapter 13: Ten Tricky Math Problems and How to Solve Them 211

Index 211