GED Information

GED Preparation Course

Prep for the GED Exam is an open-enrollment course, meaning it can be added any time in the semester. The course is facilitated through online learning software called PLATO and is accessible entirely online. The course is a go-at-your-own pace course. Study more, learn more, and pass the GED Test. EDUC C805 - Preparation for the GED Test is offered every Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters, completely FREE to students!

Preparation for the GED Exam provides students a course room with information about the GED test, a free ebook (Cracking the GED Test) that is accessible from anywhere, and access to PLATO, a third-party software that is proven to be effective for students preparing to take the GED tests. Students preparing for the GED may retake the preparation course semester after semester, until they are prepared to take the GED tests. Once students feel prepared to take a test, your instructor can assign a practice test for the specific subject you've been studying. The practice test will give you some understanding as to how well prepared you are for the test and prescribe additional study materials to support areas that need improvement.

To add EDUC C805 and begin studying:

1. Complete the college application. Take note of your:
   1. password
   2. email address (first.last####@email.cerrocoso.edu
   3. student ID number (@00######)
2. Visit your student portal
   1. Click the tab at the top left that says “MyBanWeb” and Select “Add or Drop Classes”.
   2. Select the appropriate semester and add the CRN (Spring 2025 - 32583)
3. Once the course has been added (typically within 24 hours), you may access it by first navigating to InsideCC, then clicking on the "My Courses."
   1. There may be a lag time for this course to be added to your portal. If you are adding the course prior to the start date, expect communications the Friday before the course begins.
4. You will be directed to our online learning platform, Canvas.
5. Once in Canvas, watch the video on the course homepage and follow the directions on the home screen.

About the GED Test

What material will be covered on the GED? Each subject covered in the GED is designed to test your content knowledge in practical, real-world scenarios.

• Mathematical Reasoning
  • Basic math: operations with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages
  • Geometry: area, volume, and the properties of shapes
  • Algebra: equations, inequalities, and algebraic expressions
  • Graphs and functions: interpreting and creating graphs, and functions
• Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA)
  • Understanding and interpreting written passages
  • Identifying and creating arguments
  • Grammar and language: correct usage of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure
• Social Studies
  • Comprehend and analyze social studies texts
  • Analyzing historical events and arguments
  • interpreting data presented in graphs and charts
• Science
  • Intrepreting scientific texts and experiments.
  • Understanding the scientific method and experimental design.
  • Analyzing data and interpreting scientific graphs and charts.

Rules for California Test Takers

Rules for taking the GED test differs by state. Please visit GED.com to learn more about age requirements, identification requirements, etc. Currently, the GED test is available to be taken online and each section costs $41 (all four sections would be $164, but we advise students not to take all the section in the same day).

How to Schedule your GED Test

To enroll to take the exam:

1. Register to take the exam at https://pearsonvue.com/
   • Type GED in the box provided and select GED Test
   • If you do not already have an account, create one.
2. Click the button stating that you understand the passing score of 145 (on a scale of 100-200).
3. Finally, Click the “schedule test” tab at the top of the screen and answer the subsequent questions.
4. Select the test(s) you would like to take.
5. Select the testing center that is most convenient to you.
6. Select the date and time that you would like to take the exam(s)