WHAT IS THE GED TEST?
The GED is actually a series of five tests on subject areas covered in high school: Writing Skills, Interpreting Literature and the Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics. You will not be required to know all the information that is usually taught in high school, but you will be expected to be able to read and process information.
When you pass the GED test, you will receive a Florida high school diploma. Employers in private industry and government as well as many colleges and universities accept the GED certificate. This diploma is issued by the State of Florida instead of an individual school.
After you take the GED test, you will receive an individual score for each of the five subject area tests and a total score which is the average of all the other scores. The scores needed to pass the test vary according to the area where you tested; there are varying minimum state requirements.
WHY SHOULD I TAKE THE GED TEST?
Employment: People without high school diplomas or GED certificates have a much more difficult time being hired, changing jobs, or moving up in their present place of employment.
Education: To further your education, whether it is enrolling in a technical or vocational school, entering a college or university, or beginning an apprenticeship program, you must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Personal: As a matter of self-pride for you and/or your family, passing the GED test and ensuring will help you in the future, and make you feel good about yourself right now! Florida high school diploma
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HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THE GED?
Classes for GED preparation are available, but not required. Each year, thousands of adults pass the test; however, statistics show that students who have studied in GED Preparation courses have higher passing rates.
WHAT WILL I STUDY IN THE GED PREPARATION COURSE?
The GED Preparation course includes:
- a diagnostic test with prescriptions for the lessons you need
- extra help with skill builder practice exercises
- four practice tests (two full-length, two half-length) in each content area
WHAT IS COVERED IN THE FIVE CONTENT AREAS?
Language Arts Writing
- Includes grammar, usage, and sentence structure
- Teaches planning, organizing, writing, evaluating, and revising an essay
Language Arts Reading
- Develops comprehension, application, analysis, evaluation, tables, graphs, charts, and maps
Social Studies
- Includes geography, history, political science, economics, and behavioral science
Science
- Covers basic science information and concepts
Mathematics
- Covers whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, graphs and tables, ratio and proportion, measurement, algebra, and geometry
WHERE CAN I TAKE THE TEST?
The GED test is offered year-round throughout the United States, its territories, and in Canada. The following are the Miami-Dade County Public Schools testing centers:
Miami Lakes Educational Center
5780 NW 158 St
Hialeah, FL 33014
Phone: (305) 557-1100
Robert Morgan Educational Center
18180 SW 122 Avenue
Miami, FL 33177
Phone: (305) 253-9920
Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center
750 NW 20 Street
Miami, FL 33127
Phone: (305) 324-6070
Applicator For Special Testing
Individuals who are in need of test accommodation because of a disability may apply for special testing at one of the GED test sites.
For information call (305) 995-2500
