The Canadian GED For Dummies

Earning a GED can give you an edge over the competition — whether it's to find a new job or to advance in the one you already have. Tailored specifically for Canadians taking the GED test, this book gives you the confidence and hands-on training you need to maximize your success. Plus, you'll get two practice tests for each of the exam's five sections to hone your test-taking skills before the big day.

• Get the write stuff — perfect your grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills for the Language Arts/Writing Test
• Put the "social" in your studies — learn how to decipher charts, tables, graphs, and more to answer multiple-choice questions on the Social Studies Test
• Know your specimen — get the lowdown on how to read and answer questions about life, physical, earth, and space sciences on the Science Test
• Read between the lines — navigate your way through the types of Canadian and international fiction and nonfiction passages you'll encounter on the Language Arts/Reading Test
• Be calculating — take the fear out of math and learn how to answer multiple-choice and alternate-format grid questions for the Mathematics Test, featuring the metric system

Open the book and find:

• Overviews of the test sections
• When and how to schedule the test
• Special considerations if English is your second language
• Important test-taking strategies
• How to make the most of your time on test day
• Two practice tests for each subject, complete with answers and explanations

Learn to:

• Navigate and understand the format of the five subject tests
• Gain confidence by taking multiple Canadian practice tests
• Know what to expect on test day
• Manage your time during the test

Dale E. Shuttleworth, PhD, has extensive experience in speaking and writing about educational issues and GED training. Both Toronto-based authors are former teachers and are involved in community outreach on education issues.