Top 5 Math Mistakes GED Test-Takers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Why math is often the hardest GED section; mistakes can cost valuable points.

  1. Misreading fractionsSlow down, simplify first.

  2. Converting decimals/percents incorrectlyPractice converting both ways.

  3. Skipping steps in multi-part problemsShow your work to catch errors.

  4. Rushing through word problemsUnderline key info before solving.

  5. Poor pacing / running out of timeTime yourself with short practice sets.

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