GED Testing

The Boulder Valley Family Literacy Program in cooperation with BoulderReads! offers GED testing.

GED Testing Information
*must be at least 17 years of age or have Colorado State approved waiver available http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeadult/GEDindex.htm

*must have government issued picture ID
*pre-register (if possible) at www.ged123.org
*the cost is $15 for each test
*reserve a seat by phone 720-561-5826 or www.bvflp.org/contact

Testing Schedule

The second and last Wednesday of each month
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Boulder Public Library - BoulderReads! room
1000 Canyon Blvd.
Boulder
*There is free parking in the Arapahoe Lot*

by special appointment as needed


Upcoming testing dates:

Wednesday, July 28th 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Boulder Public Library
Wednesday, August 11th 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Boulder Public Library


What to know about the GED:


Mathematics - 90 minutes

Part 1 - 45 minutes / 25 questions use calculator (provided)
Part 2 - 45 minutes / 25 questions but no calculator
25% Number Operations
25% Measurement and Geometry
25% Data analysis, Statistics, and Probability
25% Algebra, Function, and Patterns


Language Arts Reading - 65 minutes / 40 questions

75% Fiction, Poetry, Drama
25% Non-fiction


Language Arts Writing - 120 minutes / 50 questions plus essay

15% Organization
30% Sentance Structure
30% Usage
25% Mechanics


Science - 80 minutes / 50 questions

45% Life Science
20% Earth and Space Science
35% Physical Science


Social Studies - 70 minutes / 50 questions

25% United States History
15% World History
20% Economics
25% Civics and Government
15% Geography