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HELENA, MT 59620.2501

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What Are The Tests?
The GED tests are five tests in the areas of writing skills, social studies, science, literature and the arts,and mathematics. The questions in each of these tests require you to use general knowledge and thinking skills. Few questions ask about facts, details, and definitions. The GED tests are designed to measure the important knowledge and skills, usually learned during four years of high school, that you may have obtained in a different manner.

Waiver of Minimum Age Requirement:
Applicants 16 years of age, under special circumstances, may apply for a waiver provided following criteria can be documented: 1. Completed, signed, and notarized 16 year old Waiver Application Form with required school documentation attached demonstrating consensus of applicant, school officials, and applicant's parent/legal guardian that the GED program is considered in the best interest of applicant. 2. Original letter, on official letterhead, signed by Adult Basic Education (ABE) Director certifying applicant has been enrolled in GED classes and is academically prepared for the GED test. 3. Letter of documentation, on official letterhead, establishing applicant's need to obtain a GED at age 16 from one of the following: higher education admissions officer or employer requiring GED.

Testing at Official GED Testing Centers costs $55.00. Retesting is $14.00 for Language Arts/Writing (includes essay component) and $7.00 per section for Language Arts/Reading; Mathematics; Science and Social Studies.

Montana GED Testing Summary

1. A one.month waiting period is required before an applicant may retake the GED Test. A waiting period of three months is required for any subsequent re.test.
2. Re.tests must be administered in a test form not previously taken by the examinee.
3. Re.tests may not be administered in a subtest section prior to completion of the entire test battery unless requested in writing by the GED chief or alternate examiner.
4. GED candidates who previously attained a high school equivalency credential may retest if higher scores are required for employment or admission to a postsecondary institution. Re.testing for this purpose requires prior approval from the state GED administrator. Candidates must show proof that re.testing is necessary.

What Are The Tests Like?
With the exception of Part II of the Writing Skills Tests, which requires you to write an essay, all questions on the GED tests are multiple choice with five possible answers given. The questions range in difficulty from easy to hard, and cover a wide range of subjects.

GED Candidates' Code

How to Prepare?
Many adult education programs sponsored by local school districts, colleges, and even community organizations, provide the instruction you may need for the tests. You can talk to the teachers at these adult education programs to decide whether you need to study for all of the tests. Libraries and bookstores also carry GED study materials.

GED Practice Test

Get Prepared to Take the GED Test

Montana ABLE Programs

Adult Basic Education Centers in Montana

• Mathematics
• Language Arts, Reading
• Language Arts, Writing
• Social Studies
• Science

Understanding Your Scores

• Margaret Bowles, State GED Administrator

GED 17.18 Year.Old Form

Montana GED Testing

• Accommodation Request Form - Intellectual Disabilities
• Checklist for Completing Testing Accommodations Request Form(s)
• Request for Testing Accommodations Attention.Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• Request for Testing Accommodations Learning and Other Cognitive Disabilities
• Request for Testing Accommodations Physical/Chronic Health Disability
• Request for Testing Accommodations Psychological and Psychiatric Disorders
• Request for Extension (of previously approved accommodation)
• Testing Accommodations Appeal

Testing Center Staff Appointment

• Candidates
• Disabilities Guidelines
• Disabilities Guidelines Instructions
• Evaluators: ID
• Evaluators: LCD
• Evaluators: ADHD
• Evaluators: EPP 
• Evaluators: PCH

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

16.Year Old Waiver Application and Checklist

• Margaret Bowles, State GED Administrator
• John Peterson, GED Education Specialist