Teaching Resources

Lay the groundwork for effective instruction and guide your students to develop the skills they need to succeed using these resources.

Educator Guides

These educator resources provide an overview of GED® test content, recommended teaching strategies, and what adult education programs need to know.

Educator Handbook

The GED Playbook

Learning Styles eBook

Skills Students Need to Pass

Also known as Performance Level Descriptors or PLDs, see exactly what skills students need to demonstrate to pass and to attain each score level.

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High Impact Indicators

Skills are not all created equal! Improving certain skills can help students improve in other areas. These resources provide detailed guidance on how you can best help improve student performance.

High Impact Indicators

HII Relationships Across Content Areas

Essential Resources for Math Instruction

Research shows that students struggle with non-calculator items on the GED Math test. Use these resources to target your instruction and improve student performance.

Calculator-Prohibited Indicators

Tips for Calculator-Prohibited Section

Tips for Attaining High School Equivalency

Curriculum and Notional Learning

Find detailed information on the GED® Test Content Topics and the time expected to be spent by a student seeking a high school credential.

Curriculum and Notional Guide

Assessment Guide for Educators

This resource takes a deep dive into what’s assessed in the four content areas, question types, scoring, and more. You can download the entire Guide below, or you can choose to download the individual content areas.

Assessment Guide - Mathematical Reasoning

Assessment Guide - Reasoning Through Language Arts

Assessment Guide - Social Studies

Assessment Guide - Science