A new session of each course opens each month, allowing you to enroll whenever your busy schedule permits!
How does it work? Once a session starts, two lessons will be released each week, for the six-week duration of your course. You will have access to all previously released lessons until the course ends.
Keep in mind that the interactive discussion area for each lesson automatically closes 2 weeks after each lesson is released, so you’re encouraged to complete each lesson within two weeks of its release.
The Final Exam will be released on the same day as the last lesson. Once the Final Exam has been released, you will have 2 weeks plus 10 days to complete the Final and finish any remaining lessons in your course. No further extensions can be provided beyond these 10 days.
Week One
Lesson 01 - Getting to Know the Test
Wednesday
The first lesson will help you become acquainted with the kinds of questions you'll see on the math portion of the GED® test. Did you know that you'll need to use a specific type of calculator? You'll also look at some basic math concepts and problem solving techniques that you can use throughout the course.
Lesson 02 - Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages
Friday
Fractions are the first skills that everyone forgets after leaving school. This lesson focuses on the basics of fractions, decimals, and percentages you'll need in order to prepare for the GED® math module. This lesson is intense, but those skills will most likely come back to you quickly.
Week Two
Lesson 03 - Aunt Sally and the Rules of Math
Wednesday
Math laws and rules set the stage for the computations you'll perform in future lessons and on the math part of the GED® test. You'll find out how Aunt Sally will help you remember the order of operations, and you'll learn to write large numbers and small numbers without using dozens of zeros. You'll also find out the rules for adding negative numbers, so you'll never find your bank balance overdrawn.
Lesson 04 - Algebra Expressions
Friday
When you see test directions that tell you, "Solve for n," do you get nervous? In this lesson, you'll learn some terms that are used in algebra, including "variable" and "coefficient," and you'll find out how to simplify complicated expressions and solve problems. This lesson covers the basics of algebra and includes lots of practice to ensure that you understand those basics. Algebra isn't as scary as you might think!
Week Three
Lesson 05 - Equations and Inequalities
Wednesday
This lesson is all about equations. You'll start by learning the language of algebra and how to write your own algebraic sentences. From there, you'll move on to solving equations and inequalities.
Lesson 06 - Quadratic Equations
Friday
Everything you need to know about quadratic equations for the GED® test is in this lesson. You'll cover the greatest common factor, factoring, and the FOIL procedure. By the time you're done, you'll be confidently solving quadratic equations.
Week Four
Lesson 07 - Using a Coordinate Grid
Wednesday
In this lesson, you'll put your algebra skills to work as you create lines on a coordinate grid. You'll locate points on a grid and then write equations for lines. By the end of the lesson, you'll know what slope is and how to figure out the steepness of a line.
Lesson 08 - Plane Figures and Angles
Friday
This lesson includes math that you can use in your home improvement projects as well as on the GED® test. Need to paint or carpet a room? How about building a new fence for your yard? You'll learn how to figure the area and perimeter of all kinds of shapes.
Week Five
Lesson 09 - Solid Geometry: The Third Dimension
Wednesday
This lesson adds a third dimension to the plane objects in the previous lesson. You'll learn to compute the volume and surface area of solid objects, including prisms, spheres, pyramids, and cylinders.
Lesson 10 - Statistics: What Are the Odds?
Friday
Statistics will help you excel on the math, social studies, and science parts of the GED® test. In this lesson, you'll learn about permutations and combinations as well as measures of central tendency and probability. The lesson may not help you win the lottery, but it will prepare you for questions related to statistics!
Week Six
Lesson 11 - Word Problems
Wednesday
This lesson will give you a chance to put many of your new math skills to work. You'll use proportions, functions, charts, and your algebra skills to solve word problems that may have stumped you in the past.
Lesson 12 - Graphs and Testing Tips
Friday
In this lesson, you'll review the graphs that you're likely to encounter on the GED® math, science, and social studies modules. The lesson will also give you test-taking tips and tell you how to register for and schedule your GED® test.