{"id":18387,"date":"2015-08-18T23:55:04","date_gmt":"2015-08-18T23:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=18387"},"modified":"2026-05-13T12:55:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T17:55:55","slug":"ged-science-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ged-science-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"GED<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Science Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Science section of the GED<sup>&reg;<\/sup> tests your knowledge of the scientific method, as well as your ability to comprehend meaning in science-related texts and to use numbers and graphics in science. To help you prepare for this section of the GED, this page contains everything you need to know, including what topics are covered, how many questions there are, and how you can study effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free GED Science practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/ged?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=ged-test\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'GED Course Click']);\">GED Online Course<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ged-study-guide\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Academy Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'GED Academy Guide Click']);\">GED Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/ged\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'GED Flashcard Click']);\">GED Flashcards<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"What&#039;s_on_the_GED_Science_Test\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>What&#8217;s on the GED Science Test?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/GED-Science-Outline.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-144703\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/GED-Science-Test-Outline.svg\" alt=\"test outline for the GED Science test, which has a time limit of 90 minutes\" width=\"449\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"GED_Question_of_the_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>GED Question of the Day<\/h2>\n<div class=\"klaviyo-form-T8rWWr\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"GED_Test_Online_Prep_Course\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>GED Test Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an online GED prep course designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll find in the GED course:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mocblurb\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"moclessons\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocpqs\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocvideos\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocflash\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmoney\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmobile\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we&#8217;ve tailored the GED online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the GED exam.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/ged?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=copy&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=ged-test\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'GED Course Click']);\">Start your GED Online Course<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/ged\/\" class=\"mobile-ad\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Mobile Ad', 'Mobile Click', 'GED Mobile Click']);\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ged-mobile-ad-667edab574cff.webp\" alt=\"Ad for a Mometrix online course\" width=\"353\" height=\"354\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">Who is eligible to take the GED Science Test?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>In order to take the GED Science test, you must meet the following requirements: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are not enrolled in high school<\/li>\n<li>You are at least 16 years old<\/li>\n<li>You have not graduated from high school<\/li>\n<li>You meet all of your state&#8217;s additional requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much is the GED Science Test?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The GED administrators consider each subject a separate test, so applicants may pay for each test separately. Exam fees vary with each state but typically range from $3.75 to $30. (The cost per test is usually less than $30).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the GED Science Test?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>You will have 90 minutes (1 hour and 30 minutes) to complete the GED Science test. There are no breaks for this exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the GED Science Test?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There is no set amount of questions on the GED Science test; the number varies with each state.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What do you have to score to pass the GED Science Test?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The passing score for the GED Science test or any GED test is 145.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many times can you retake the GED Science Test?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>Although each state has different retake policies, students can retake the GED Science test or any other GED subject test as many times as needed. In most states, students can take the test 3 times, and after the 3rd attempt, there is a 60-day waiting period.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"editor\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Aaron Lanni profile pic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image_2024-12-11_124906662.png\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">Edited by <span itemprop=\"name\">Aaron Lanni<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Aaron is the content manager and lead editor for Mometrix Academy. He regularly produces, updates, proofreads, and edits content to ensure it meets Mometrix\u2019s quality and accessibility standards.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"alignright author-desc author-link\"><a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/editorial-guidelines\/\">Learn more about our editorial guidelines<\/a> \u2192<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"home-buttons\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ged-practice-test\/\">GED Practice Test Home<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">GED<sup>&reg;<\/sup> is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education (ACE) and administered exclusively by GED Testing Service LLC under license. 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