## Year 1: Building Core Knowledge (Months 1-12) ### Months 1-3: Foundation Building #### Mathematical Reasoning - Start with fundamental arithmetic operations. - Introduction to fractions, decimals, and percentages. - Basic geometry concepts: shapes, areas, volumes. #### Reasoning Through Language Arts - Focus on basic reading comprehension. - Learn to identify main ideas and themes in various texts. - Begin basic grammar and sentence structure studies. ### Months 4-6: Developing Advanced Skills #### Mathematical Reasoning - Delve into algebraic expressions and equations. - Study properties of geometric figures. - Begin exploring linear equations and their graphs. #### Reasoning Through Language Arts - Enhance skills in argument identification and analysis. - Study complex sentence structures and advanced grammar. - Introduction to persuasive and expository writing techniques. ### Months 7-9: Integration and Application #### Social Studies - Focus on understanding historical texts and current events. - Analyze primary and secondary sources in social studies. - Start interpreting data and graphs related to social studies. #### Science - Study basic scientific principles and concepts. - Introduction to scientific reading and comprehension. - Begin exploring the scientific method and experiment analysis. ### Months 10-12: Comprehensive Review #### All Subjects - Review all topics covered in previous months. - Practice different question types (multiple-choice, drag and drop, fill-in-the-blank). - Begin integrating knowledge across different subject areas. ## Year 2: Intensive Preparation and Practice (Months 13-24) ### Months 13-15: Advanced Topics and Practice #### Mathematical Reasoning - Tackle advanced algebraic concepts and problem-solving. - Explore complex geometry problems. - Integrate algebra and geometry with graph and function analysis. #### Reasoning Through Language Arts - Develop essay writing skills, focusing on structure, clarity, and argumentation. - Practice timed essay writing for the 45-minute essay component. ### Months 16-18: Mastery of Concepts #### Social Studies and Science - Deepen understanding of historical events and their impact. - Analyze complex arguments and viewpoints in social studies. - Study advanced scientific texts and experiment designs. ### Months 19-21: Exam Format Familiarization #### All Subjects - Familiarize with the specific format of each GED test. - Practice with onscreen and physical calculators (TI-30XS). - Review calculator reference sheets and formulae. ### Months 22-24: Final Review and Mock Exams #### All Subjects - Conduct full-length mock exams under timed conditions. - Focus on time management and question analysis. - Identify and improve any remaining weak areas. ## Specific Exam Topics Focus 1. **Mathematical Reasoning** - Topics: Basic Math, Geometry, Basic Algebra, Graphs, and Functions. - Practice: Solve real-world problems using mathematical concepts. 2. **Reasoning Through Language Arts** - Topics: Reading comprehension, Argument analysis, Advanced grammar. - Practice: Write essays and analyze texts for meaning and structure. 3. **Social Studies** - Topics: Historical events analysis, Data interpretation in social studies. - Practice: Read and interpret graphs and charts related to social issues. 4. **Science** - Topics: Scientific concepts comprehension, Experiment analysis. - Practice: Interpret scientific data and understand experimental designs. This plan ensures thorough coverage and understanding of the content for each GED test area, with a focus on application and practice to build confidence and mastery. --- # 18-24 Month GED Study Plan ## Year 1: Building Core Knowledge (Months 1-12) ### Months 1-3: Foundation Building #### Mathematical Reasoning - **Fundamental Arithmetic Operations**: Focus on addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including long division. - **Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages**: Understand conversion between these forms and how to perform operations with them. - **Basic Geometry Concepts**: Learn about different shapes, their properties (like angles, sides), and basic formulas for calculating area, perimeter, and volume of common geometric figures such as squares, rectangles, circles, and triangles. - **Introduction to Data Interpretation**: Start with basic graph reading skills, such as understanding bar graphs and line plots. #### Reasoning Through Language Arts - **Basic Reading Comprehension**: Focus on understanding the main idea, theme, and details in short paragraphs and passages. - **Main Ideas and Themes in Texts**: Learn to identify the central message or lesson in a variety of texts, including fiction and non-fiction. - **Basic Grammar and Sentence Structure Studies**: Start with parts of speech, sentence construction, punctuation, and basic syntax rules. - **Vocabulary Building**: Begin to expand your vocabulary through reading and using context clues to understand new words. ### Months 4-6: Developing Advanced Skills #### Mathematical Reasoning - **Algebraic Expressions and Equations**: Learn to simplify expressions, solve basic linear equations, and understand the properties of algebraic expressions. - **Properties of Geometric Figures**: Dive deeper into geometry by studying properties of more complex shapes like polygons, and understanding concepts like congruence and similarity. - **Linear Equations and Their Graphs**: Start graphing linear equations on the coordinate plane, understanding the concept of slope, and how to interpret linear graphs. - **Introduction to Statistics**: Begin with basic concepts of statistics, such as mean, median, mode, and range, and how to interpret simple statistical data. #### Reasoning Through Language Arts - **Advanced Reading Comprehension**: Engage with more complex texts, including literature and technical writing, focusing on deeper comprehension and critical analysis. - **Argument Identification and Analysis**: Start identifying arguments in texts and understanding their structure, including claims, evidence, and reasoning. - **Enhanced Grammar and Writing Skills**: Move towards more complex sentence structures, paragraph writing, and the basics of essay construction. - **Critical Thinking and Inference**: Begin to develop skills in making inferences and drawing conclusions from readings. This expanded focus for the initial six months lays a solid foundation in both mathematical reasoning and language arts, setting the stage for more advanced topics and deeper understanding in the subsequent months. --- # 18-24 Month GED Study Plan ## Year 1: Building Core Knowledge (Months 1-12) ### Months 4-6: Developing Advanced Skills #### Mathematical Reasoning - **Algebraic Expressions and Equations**: Begin with simplifying algebraic expressions, solving linear equations, and understanding basic algebraic concepts like variables and coefficients. - **Properties of Geometric Figures**: Study different properties of geometric shapes including polygons, circles, and triangles; focus on theorems and postulates related to these shapes. - **Linear Equations and Graphs**: Understand the concept of slope and intercept, how to graph linear equations, and interpret the meaning of graphs in real-world contexts. #### Reasoning Through Language Arts - **Argument Identification and Analysis**: Develop the ability to identify arguments in texts, understand their components (claims, evidence, reasoning), and evaluate their effectiveness. - **Complex Sentence Structures and Advanced Grammar**: Move beyond basic grammar to explore complex sentence structures, verb tenses, and advanced punctuation rules. - **Persuasive and Expository Writing Techniques**: Introduction to writing persuasive and expository texts; focus on techniques like thesis development, argument structure, and effective use of evidence. ### Months 7-9: Integration and Application #### Social Studies - **Understanding Historical Texts and Current Events**: Engage with a variety of historical texts, understanding their context and significance. Keep abreast of current events and learn to connect them with historical concepts. - **Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources**: Learn to differentiate between primary and secondary sources in social studies and the importance of each in historical research. - **Data and Graph Interpretation**: Start interpreting complex data and graphical representations in social studies, understanding how they contribute to historical analysis and current events understanding. #### Science - **Basic Scientific Principles and Concepts**: Dive into fundamental scientific concepts across various disciplines such as biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. - **Scientific Reading and Comprehension**: Develop skills in reading and understanding scientific texts, diagrams, and data. - **Scientific Method and Experiment Analysis**: Learn about the scientific method, how to design basic experiments, and how to analyze experimental data. ### Months 10-12: Comprehensive Review #### All Subjects - **Review of All Covered Topics**: Revisit all topics from basic arithmetic to complex sentence structures, ensuring a strong foundational understanding. - **Practice Diverse Question Types**: Engage with a variety of question types that are likely to appear on the GED, such as multiple-choice, drag and drop, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer. - **Integration of Knowledge**: Start connecting concepts across different subjects, understanding how skills in one area can support learning in another. ## Year 2: Intensive Preparation and Practice (Months 13-24) ### Months 13-15: Advanced Topics and Practice #### Mathematical Reasoning - **Advanced Algebraic Concepts and Problem-Solving**: Explore more complex algebraic topics such as quadratic equations, inequalities, and functions. - **Complex Geometry Problems**: Delve into more advanced geometry including the study of congruence, similarity, and the Pythagorean theorem. - **Graph and Function Analysis Integration**: Combine algebraic and geometric knowledge to analyze more complex graphs and functions. #### Reasoning Through Language Arts - **Advanced Essay Writing Skills**: Focus on refining essay writing skills, particularly for the 45-minute essay component, emphasizing structure, clarity, logic, and argumentation. - **Timed Essay Writing Practice**: Practice writing essays within a 45-minute time frame to simulate test conditions. ### Months 16-18: Mastery of Concepts #### Social Studies and Science - **Historical Events and Impact Analysis**: Study major historical events and their impacts on society, culture, and politics. - **Complex Argument Analysis in Social Studies**: Engage with complex texts in social studies, analyzing and interpreting different viewpoints and arguments. - **Advanced Scientific Text and Experiment Design Study**: Delve deeper into scientific studies, focusing on understanding and critiquing complex scientific texts and experiment designs. ### Months 19-21: Exam Format Familiarization #### All Subjects - **GED Test Format Familiarization**: Gain a thorough understanding of the format and expectations of each section of the GED test. - **Calculator Practice**: Become proficient with using the onscreen and physical TI-30XS calculators for relevant sections. - **Formula and Reference Sheet Review**: Review and memorize key formulas and reference information provided for the test. ### Months 22-24: Final Review and Mock Exams #### All Subjects - **Full-Length Mock Exams**: Take full-length practice exams under timed conditions to simulate the test day experience. - **Time Management and Question Analysis**: Focus on effective time management strategies and techniques for analyzing and answering different types of questions. - **Weak Area Improvement**: Identify any remaining weak areas and dedicate time to improving these before the test date. This expanded study plan provides a detailed and structured approach to preparing for the GED, covering all necessary content areas and skills required for success on the test. --- ## Specific Exam Topics Focus 1. **Mathematical Reasoning** - **Topics:** - Basic Math: Focus on arithmetic, fractions, decimals, and percentages. - Geometry: Study shapes, angles, area, perimeter, volume, and the properties of geometric figures. - Basic Algebra: Cover variables, expressions, equations, and inequalities. - Graphs and Functions: Understand the basics of graphing, interpreting linear and quadratic functions, and solving function-related problems. - **Practice:** - Apply concepts to solve real-world mathematical problems. - Practice word problems that require the application of multiple mathematical concepts. - Use graphs and functions to analyze and interpret data and trends. 2. **Reasoning Through Language Arts** - **Topics:** - Reading Comprehension: Engage with a range of texts, including literary, scientific, and historical. - Argument Analysis: Learn to identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments in various texts. - Advanced Grammar: Study complex sentence structures, punctuation, verb tenses, and agreement. - **Practice:** - Write essays that require critical thinking and argumentation. - Analyze texts for meaning, structure, and rhetorical strategies. - Practice editing and revising written passages for grammatical accuracy. 3. **Social Studies** - **Topics:** - Historical Events Analysis: Study significant events in history, their causes, and their impacts. - Data Interpretation in Social Studies: Learn to interpret charts, graphs, and data in the context of social studies. - Understanding social dynamics, government systems, and economic principles. - **Practice:** - Read and analyze historical texts and primary documents. - Interpret graphical and numerical data related to historical and current events. - Connect historical events to contemporary social issues. 4. **Science** - **Topics:** - Scientific Concepts Comprehension: Cover fundamental concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. - Experiment Analysis: Understand the scientific method, experimental design, and data interpretation. - Environmental and health science topics, including ecosystems and human body systems. - **Practice:** - Interpret scientific graphs, charts, and data. - Analyze scientific experiments, including hypothesis formation, methodological design, and conclusion drawing. - Understand and explain scientific phenomena and theories. This expanded focus on specific exam topics will help in gaining a deeper understanding and practical application of the subjects required for the GED. Emphasis is placed on not only understanding theoretical concepts but also applying them in real-world contexts and scenarios. ---