{"product_id":"ged-social-studies-for-dummies-isbn-9781119029830","title":"GED Social Studies For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eGear up to crush the GED Social Studies Test\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes the thought of taking the GED Social Studies Test send shivers down your spine? Fear not! With the help of \u003ci\u003eGED Social Studies Test For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll get up to speed on the new structure and computer-based format of the GED and gain the confidence and know-how to pass the Social Studies Test like a pro. Packed with helpful guidance and instruction, this hands-on test-prep guide covers the concepts covered on the GED Social Studies Test and gives you ample practice opportunities to assess your understanding of Civics and Government, History, Economics, and Geography. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to test your understanding of the fundamentals of social studies reasoning and the ability to apply those fundamentals in realistic situations, the GED Social Studies Test can be tough for the uninitiated. Luckily, this fun and accessible guide breaks down each section of the exam into easily digestible parts, making everything you'll encounter on exam day feel like a breeze! Inside, you'll find methods to sharpen your vocabulary and writing skills, tips on how to approach GED Social Studies Test question types and formats, practice questions and study exercises, and a full-length practice test to help you pinpoint where you need more study help. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents reviews of the GED Social Studies test question types and basic computer skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers practice questions to assess your knowledge of each subject area\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes one full-length GED Social Studies practice test\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides scoring guidelines and detailed answer explanations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEven if Social Studies is something that's always made you wince, \u003ci\u003eGED Social Studies Test For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e makes it easy to pass this crucial exam and obtain your hard-earned graduate equivalency diploma. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Started with the GED Social Studies Test 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Taking a Quick Glance at the GED Social Studies Test 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Preparing for the GED Social Studies Test 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Taking a Social Studies Diagnostic Test 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Succeeding on the GED Social Studies Test 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Enhancing Your Social Studies Skills 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Reading and Understanding Social Studies Passages 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Understanding and Applying Key Social Studies Concepts 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Applying Mathematical Reasoning to Social Studies 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Nurturing Your Knowledge: History, Civics, Economics, and Geography 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Brushing Up on Civics and Government 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Looking Back at U.S. History 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Shaking the Money Tree: Economics 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Traveling through Time and Space with Social Studies Lessons 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Writing a First‐Class Extended Response 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Testing Your Social Studies Knowledge and Skills 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Taking a Social Studies Practice Test 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Answers and Explanations for the Social Studies Practice Test 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Ten More Ways to Prep for the GED Social Studies Test 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Skills to Master for the GED Social Studies Test 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 247\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAchim K. 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Luckily, this guide breaks  down each section of the exam, making everything you'll encounter on exam day feel like  a breeze! 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