In Oregon, the certificate is awarded by the Oregon Department of Education. When you complete the five GED tests with a score of 40 or more on each test and at least an average of 45, you qualify for the certificate. Because some colleges and training programs require a score higher than 40 for admission, you should discuss plans with your instructor. Part I includes sentence structure, usage and mechanics. Part II requires you to write an essay on a topic about which adults would be expected to have general knowledge.
Content includes history, economics, political science, geography and behavioral science.
Skills that will be tested include comprehension, application, analysis and evaluation. Skills that will be tested include comprehension, application, analysis and evaluation. Skills assessed include comprehension, application and analysis. Skills that will be tested are problem solving abilities and higher level thinking skills.