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Adult Education

GED/ESL

What do the GED tests cover?

Language Arts, Writing

Part I: 50 questions, 75 Minutes

Informational Texts

Part II: 150 to 200 word essay, 45 minutes

Social Studies

50 questions, 80 minutes

Science

50 questions, 80 minutes

Language Arts, Reading

40 questions, 65 minutes

Mathematics

Part I: (with calculator) 25 questions, 45 minutes

Casio FX-260 calculator may be used

Part II: (without calculator) 25 questions, 45 minutes

U.S. and Illinois Constitution

60 questions, no time limit

How do I pass the tests?

On each of the five tests you need to score 410 points and obtain a total standard score of at least 2250 on the entire battery (average score of 450 per test)

Test Registration

Register to take the GED tests through the Regional Office of Education (ROE) in the county in which you live. You will be required to pay the $35 test fee and present a photo ID.

Bureau/Henry/Stark Regional office of Education

Bruce Dennison Superintendent

107 S. State St. Atkinson, IL 61235

(309)936-7890

Web site

Caroll/Jo Daviess/Stevenson Regional Office of Education

Marie Stiefel, Superintendent

500 N. Rush St, Stockton, IL 61085

(815)947-3810

Web Site

Lee/Ogle Regional Office of Education

Amy Jo Clemens, Superintendent