Overview of the GED® Tests
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, 70 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 $50 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
7772 Clinton St, Dixon, IL 61021
(818)652-2054
Web site
Whiteside County Regional Office of Education
Gary Steinert, Superintendent
1001 W. 23rd St., Sterling, IL 61081
(815)625-1495
Web site