Over 39 million adult Americans don't have a high school diploma or GED, and as education has become more valuable in the job market, earning a GED has become a more and more important goal for many Americans. Many adult learners aren't sure what's the best way to achieve a GED diploma, and move on to higher education, better jobs, and increased personal fulfillment. Adults have many options for GED preparation, but one critical element is a GED practice test.

Practice tests are desirable for GED learners. A good GED practice test will give a learner an overview of what the GED is really like, and what areas to study. A practice test also lets you know how prepared you really are for the GED test.

More than that, practice tests give learners a valuable edge in preparing for the GED. In a 2009 GED Testing Service study, "Preparation for and Performance on the GED Test," the passing rates for students who used all types of GED preparation--public school adult education classes, community college adult education classes, independent study, and even no preparation--increased among students who took a GED practice test. Among learners preparing with independent study and adult education, a practice test increased passing rates by 11% to 15%. Taking a practice test was associated with generally higher GED Test scores, and the rise in test scores was highest in math, a subject that many GED learners struggle with.

GED practice tests prepare you for the GED test-taking experience. They give you practice in answering real GED-type questions and understand what you need to focus on in your studying. No matter what type of preparation you're using to get ready for your GED test, be sure to include GED practice tests as part of your preparation.

Michael Ormsby is the president of

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Michael Ormsby is the president of The GED Academy and oversees software and curriculum for adult learners and people with educational challenges. For more information, visit http://www.passGED.com . Michael can be contacted by email at: information@passGED.com or by telephone at 800-460-8150.