The Canadian GED for Dummies - by Murray Shukyn & Dale E Shuttleworth (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

With a General Education Development (GED) diploma, a Canadian's chance for employment and higher education opportunities increases dramatically. The Canadian GED For Dummies offers Canadians taking the test the edge they need to succeed. Unlike other guides, which overwhelm readers with information, this friendly guide provides readers with what they need to know. The book offers two full practice tests and detailed walk-throughs and explanations for every solution. In addition to the essential GED basics, readers will benefit from general information regarding test preparation--from registering and studying effectively to managing time during the exam.

From the Back Cover

Get the skills, information, and techniques you need to earn your Canadian high school equivalency

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

About the Author

Murray Shukyn designs programs and teaching materials for GED preparation.

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.