What Is GED Social Studies About?

In this episode, we discuss how the GED Social Studies test focuses on applying knowledge and critical thinking skills rather than rote memorizing facts and dates.

The exam assesses the ability to understand social studies concepts in practical contexts and apply them to analyze real-life situations.

The test emphasizes core skills such as reading comprehension, data interpretation, critical analysis, and forming informed opinions.

The Social Studies section covers four key areas: Civics and Government (50%), U.S. History (20%), Economics (15%), and Geography and the World (15%).

We also discuss effective Study Strategies to pass the GED exam fast.