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OPT 101
Presenters: Vicki Angel, Karen Greer
Math Institute Trainers
Objective
For the participants to learn strategies to assist
students with problems on the GED Math Test
through the use of Official Practice Tests.
Everything you wanted
to know about the OPTs
but were afraid to ask
Basics of the OPTs
 Similar in content, difficulty, and
format to the GED test
 Introduction to types of topics and
questions used on the test
 Practice test taking skills under
simulated conditions
 Half length
Reasons to use the OPTs
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Free to student
Administered by local site
Multiple forms
Open schedule
Paper based
Scored onsite by administrator
Scoring
 Scale scores provided by GED Testing Service
 Minimum passing score is 410
 Total points needed for GED on all 5 tests is
2250(450 average)
 Paper based answer sheets
 Testing centers may require OPT scores prior
to testing
Instructions to Students
 Read all directions and questions carefully and
completely
 Pick a single best answer
 There are no trick questions
 Answer every questions
 If you get stuck on a question, move on and
then come back
 Eliminate choices that you know are wrong
and pick the best remaining answer
 No penalty for wrong answers
Predictor of GED Test Success
 If scores are higher than the average score
needed, then you are probably ready to test
 If your scores are about the same as the
minimum passing score, you may need more
study before taking the test
 If your scores are lower than the minimum
passing score, more study is needed
Retakes
 Check with your local test administrator to see
requirements for retakes
 If a lower score is made on a retake, you keep
the higher score
 A student with a GED may choose to retake a
test to raise his average
Makeup of GED Math Test
 Two parts, calculators supplied for Part 1
 Content Areas
o Number sense and operations 20 – 30 %
o Measurement and geometry 20 – 30 %
o Data analysis, statistics, and probability 20 – 30 %
o Algebra, functions, and patterns 20 – 30 %
For possible specific problem topics refer to OPT
Administrator’s Manual
Formula Page
 Formula Page is on page 4 of the test booklets
for parts 1 and 2
 Formula Page does not include measurement
conversions, so these need to be covered
before testing(i.e. 16 ounces = 1 lb.)
 Each and every formula should be taught and
practiced prior to testing
Calculator Directions
 Directions for using the calculator are included
on the OPTs
 Prior teaching and practice is a must before
testing
 All keys which may be needed on the test
should be taught and practiced
Number and Coordinate Plane
Grids on OPT
 Instructions are included in test booklets
 3 Grid problems on Part 1
 1 Grid problem and 1 Graph problem on Part 2
The Test
 Part 1 has 13 questions and 23 minutes is
allowed for testing
 Part 2 has 12 questions and 22 minutes is
allowed for testing
 Blank paper may be used for calculations
 Answers are recorded on answer sheet
provided by GED Testing Service
 Mark only intended answers on answer sheet
in bubbles, stray marks can cause a correct
answer to be counted as incorrect
Presenters
 Vicki Angel [email protected]
 Karen Greer [email protected]