GED - Science

The GED® science test is a 90-minute exam with questions across three main topics: Earth and space science, life science, and physical science. As with the other GED exams, the science exam is scored from 100-200, with a passing score set at 145 or higher.

Exam Content Areas

The exam is broken down into three reporting categories:

Test Structure

Like all GED® tests, the GED® Science test is a computer-delivered exam that must be taken at an official testing center or with online proctoring in a location of your choice. The GED® Science Test evaluates your ability to understand, interpret, and apply science information. You will have 90 minutes to answer 34 questions that are based on reading passages, graphics such as diagrams, tables, graphs, and maps, or a combination of the two. You will need a minimum score of 145 to pass the Science Test, which is one of the four tests you will need to pass to earn a high school equivalency diploma.

Math Problems on the GED Science Test

Many science investigations use mathematics. For that reason, there will be math questions on the GED® Science Test. Although you do not have to use a calculator, you may use either a handheld version or an on-screen version of the TI-30XS MultiView™ calculator on the Science Test. Some problems will say: You MAY use your calculator. When you see that language, the calculator icon appears at the top of the screen. If you cannot remember how to use the calculator, you can open the online Calculator Reference Sheet. You can click the links to open, move, and close both the online Texas Instruments TI-30XS MultiView™ calculator and the Calculator Reference Sheet. You will want to move them on the computer screen so that they don’t block the problem. Also remember that you will have an off-line wipe-off board that you can use as scratch paper.