GED Social Studies Practice Test

Taking a GED Social Studies practice test helps you become familiar with the real exam. This social studies practice test covers topics related to American History, Economy, Geography, Civics, and Government. It comes from Onsego GED prep.

 

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GED Social Studies Test Structure

There are 36 questions, and you need 65% correct answers to pass the GED Social Studies exam. The GED Social Studies subtest passing score is 145, just as on the other three subtests. Scoring happens on a 100-200 scale.

The questions come in various forms, such as multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and hot-spot.

The GED Social Studies test includes questions that check a student’s ability to analyze and understand the provided text, charts, and tables.

Additionally, a student’s inference and problem-solving skills are tested through an interpretation of the social studies content.

FAQ

Is the GED Social Studies test hard?

The GED Social Studies subtest doesn’t need to be hard but getting properly prepared is your key to success! Keep in mind that the GED Social Studies subtest isn’t so much about memorizing facts and data.

You are not expected, for example, to remember historical details. Then again, if you’re not properly prepared, you may have a hard time dealing with dates, concepts, places, and names.

What is on the GED Social Studies test?

The GED Social Studies test covers a wide range of content, from geography and history to sociology, psychology, political science, and economics. The Social Studies GED module is the shortest of the four tests and needs to be completed in 70 minutes.

How can I pass the GED Social Studies test?

Keep in mind that you are not required to memorize lots of facts about each Social Studies subject. This GED subtest relates more to real-life situations and applications.

You are expected to be able to analyze history and understand how to interpret important historical events. Your reading skills must be up to par to understand social studies topics, and you must know how to read and interpret graphs and tables.

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Last Updated on March 13, 2025.