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Contemporary's GED Science
Robert Mitchell


Overview

Completely rewritten for the 21st century, Contemporary's popular GED Satellite series provides clear instruction in the skills required to pass all five areas of the GED Test. A clean, appealing format together with plenty of practice makes these books excellent study guides to help students succeed on the GED Test. The series includes:

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

Each book in the series begins with a Pretest to help students identify their strengths and weaknesses and to targed their study. Content-area chapters present key concepts on which hundreds of GED-type questions are based. A full-length Posttest in the GED format enables students to check their understanding of subject-area concepts they have studied in the book. After reviewing any necessary materials, students can take a full-length Practice Test to determine their readiness for the actual test.


Contemporary's GED: Science

Based on the National Science Education Standards
  • Concepts and Processes in Science
  • Comprehending and Applying Science
  • Analyzing and Evaluating Science
  • Science and Technology
  • Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
  • History and Nature of Science

Special Features
  • Graphs, tables, and diagrams develop interpretation of visuals
  • Key words build vital science vocabulary
  • Themes show the relationships among all areas of science
  • Readings in life science, physical science, and Earth and space science develop factual knowledge and key science concepts in each subject area