GED Science Preparation Course 2026
This course is for adults in the United States who are getting ready for the GED® Science test. It covers the test format, the science practices (experiments, data and evidence), life science, physical science, and Earth and space science, using short scenarios and data tables like those on the test. Study each lesson, try its topic quiz, then take the timed 40-question final assessment. Score 80% or more to get a certificate of completion.
快速解答
这门免费课程包括约360分钟的课程、6个不限时的专题测验(共100道题),以及一次随机抽取40道题的限时期末评估。期末评估得分达到80%或以上即可下载结业证书(私人颁发,未经认证)。 已于2026年10月13日根据官方资料核对。
你将学到什么
- Describe the format, timing, calculator rules and scoring of the GED Science test
- Identify hypotheses, variables and controls, and judge how well an experiment is designed
- Read tables and graphs, make predictions, and calculate the mean, median, range and probability
- Explain body systems, homeostasis, nutrition, disease, cells and heredity, including Punnett squares
- Trace energy through ecosystems and explain natural selection
- Calculate speed, acceleration, momentum, force, work, power and density, and balance simple equations
- Explain Earth's cycles, plate tectonics, natural hazards, climate, and the Sun, Moon and stars
得分达到80%或以上即可下载证书。
你的学习计划
阅读每一课,完成对应的专题测验(不限时,有解释),然后参加限时的期末评估。每次都会抽取新的题目组合。你的进度保存在此浏览器中。
- 阅读课程6课,约360分钟
- 专题测验1:The GED Science test and how to approach it16道题
- 专题测验2:Science practices: experiments, data and evidence16道题
- 专题测验3:Life science: the human body, health and cells17道题
- 专题测验4:Life science: ecosystems, heredity and evolution16道题
- 专题测验5:Physical science: energy, motion and matter18道题
- 专题测验6:Earth and space science17道题
- 结业考试40道题,40分钟 · 得分达到80%或以上
专题测验1:The GED Science test and how to approach it
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第1题,共16题
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答案: D. 90 minutes
The GED Science test is 90 minutes long and is taken in one section.
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第2题,共16题
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答案: D. There are no breaks; it is one 90-minute section
The Science test is one 90-minute section with no breaks, so plan your time and needs before you start.
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第3题,共16题
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答案: A. Yes, with a calculator reference sheet
A calculator is allowed on the Science test, and a calculator reference sheet is provided.
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第4题,共16题
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答案: C. No, the question gives you the information you need
The official Science page says you do not need to memorize formulas because the needed information is provided.
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第5题,共16题
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答案: A. 145
GED subjects are scored from 100 to 200, and 145 is the passing score.
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第6题,共16题
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答案: A. 100 to 200
Each GED subject, including Science, is scored on a scale from 100 to 200, and 145 is the passing score.
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第7题,共16题
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答案: C. College Ready
Scores from 165 to 174 are at the College Ready level. Passing starts at 145 and College Ready + Credit starts at 175.
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第8题,共16题
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答案: B. Up to 10 college credit hours
175–200 is the College Ready + Credit level, which may qualify you for up to 10 college credit hours.
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第9题,共16题
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答案: A. 145 or more on each of the four subjects
You must score at least 145 on each of the four subjects; a high score in one does not make up for a low score in another.
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第10题,共16题
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答案: D. About 20%
The test is about 40% life science, 40% physical science and 20% Earth and space science.
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第11题,共16题
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答案: D. Human Health and Living Systems; Energy and Related Systems
All Science test content connects to two themes: Human Health and Living Systems, and Energy and Related Systems.
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第12题,共16题
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答案: B. Click part of a picture, graph or text
Hot spot questions ask you to click an area of a picture, graph or block of text.
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第13题,共16题
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答案: D. A text, graph or table followed by two or three questions
About 50% of items are in scenarios where two or three questions use the same stimulus; the rest stand alone.
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第14题,共16题
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答案: C. Investigation design
Identifying variables, hypotheses and sources of error is part of the investigation design practice.
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第15题,共16题
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答案: A. Choose the option the passage supports
On the test, the right answer is the one supported by the information given, not just any true statement.
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第16题,共16题
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答案: A. The title, the axis labels and the units
The title, labels and units tell you what the graph measures, so you can find the right evidence.
键盘:按1–4作答,按 Enter 进入下一题。
真实考试:145 on a 100–200 scale
考前须知
- The GED Science test is 90 minutes long, in one section with no breaks.
- A calculator is allowed on the Science test, and a calculator reference sheet is provided.
- You do not need to memorize formulas; the information you need to answer each question is provided.
- The Science test is scored from 100 to 200, and 145 or higher is a passing score.
- You need 145 or higher on all four GED subjects to earn your high school equivalency. A score of 165–174 is College Ready; 175–200 is College Ready + Credit, which may qualify you for up to 10 college credit hours.
- About 40% of the test is life science, 40% physical science and 20% Earth and space science.
- All content connects to two focusing themes: Human Health and Living Systems, and Energy and Related Systems.
- About half of the questions are in scenarios, where two or three questions share one text, graph, table or diagram.
常见问题
Is this the official GED Science test?
No. This is an independent practice course. It is not run by GED Testing Service, and your scores here are not GED scores.
What does the certificate from this course show?
The certificate of completion shows that you finished this practice course and scored at least 80% on its final assessment. It is not a GED credential, not a high school equivalency and not an official score, so schools and employers will not accept it in place of the GED.
How long is the GED Science test?
It is 90 minutes long, in one section with no breaks.
What score do I need to pass GED Science?
You need 145 or higher on a scale of 100 to 200. To earn your high school equivalency, you need 145 or higher on all four GED subjects.
Do I need to memorize science formulas?
No. The official Science page says you do not need to memorize formulas; the information you need is provided. A calculator is allowed, and a calculator reference sheet is provided.
How do I sign up for the GED test?
Create a free account on ged.com, then log in to schedule your test. You can take the four subjects together or one at a time. If you need an accommodation, request it before you schedule.
这份证书是否经过认证或获得官方认可?
不是。这是一份私人颁发的结业证书,仅用于知识学习。它未获得任何政府、执照发放机构、监管机构或教育机构的认可、认证或批准,也不能替代法律要求的任何执照、资格证书或培训。
资料来源
- GED Testing Service: Science test subject page
- GED Testing Service: GED scores
- GED Testing Service: Assessment Guide for Educators – Science (PDF)
- GED Testing Service blog: Science – what you need to know
- GED Testing Service blog: How to pass the GED Science test
- GED Testing Service: home page (sign up and schedule)
- New York State Education Department: Introduction to the GED testing program (PDF)
- GED Testing Service blog: Can you take the GED test online?