{"product_id":"the-canadian-ged-for-dummies-isbn-9780470680919","title":"The Canadian GED For Dummies","description":"With a General Education Development (GED) diploma, a Canadian's chance for employment and higher education opportunities increases dramatically. \u003ci\u003eThe Canadian GED For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.  \u003cb\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Putting the GED into Perspective.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Taking a Quick Glance at the GED.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Navigating the GED Testing System: The Who, When, and How.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Succeeding on Test Day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Minding Your Ps and Qs: The Language Arts, Writing Test.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Write Stuff: Preparing for the Language Arts, Writing Test, Parts I and II.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Practice Test — Language Arts, Writing Test: Parts I and II.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Answers and Explanations for the Language Arts, Writing Test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Another Practice Test — Language Arts, Writing Test: Parts I and II.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Answers and Explanations for the Language Arts, Writing Test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Finding Your Way: The Social Studies Test.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: A Graph, a Map, and You: The Social Studies Test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Practice Test — Social Studies Test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Answers and Explanations for the Social Studies Test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Another Practice Test — Social Studies Test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Answers and Explanations for the Social Studies Test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Peering at Your Specimen: The Science Test.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: From Aardvarks to Atoms: The Science Test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Practice Test — Science Test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Answers and Explanations for the Science Test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Another Practice Test — Science Test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Answers and Explanations for the Science Test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Checking Your Comprehension: The Language Arts, Reading Test.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Reading between the Lines: The Language Arts, Reading Test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Practice Test — Language Arts, Reading Test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Answers and Explanations for the Language Arts, Reading Test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Another Practice Test — Language Arts, Reading Test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Answers and Explanations for the Language Arts, Reading Test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: Counting All the Possible Solutions: The Mathematics Test.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Safety in Numbers: The Mathematics Test, Parts I and II.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Practice Test — Mathematics Test: Parts I and II.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Answers and Explanations for the Mathematics Test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 27: Another Practice Test — Mathematics Test: Parts I and II.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 28: Answers and Explanations for the Mathematics Test.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII: The Part of Tens.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 29: Ten (Plus One) Surefire Ways to Maximize Your GED Test Scores.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 30: Ten Ways to Succeed on the GED Tests.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 31: Ten Ways to Use Your GED After You Pass the Tests.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eMurray Shukyn\u003c\/b\u003e designs programs and teaching materials for GED preparation.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDale E. Shuttleworth\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eGet the skills, information, and techniques you need to earn your Canadian high school equivalency\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEarning 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. 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