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Useful GED Web Links

• Official GED Testing Site Complete information about the tests.
• GED Lesson Plans A repository for over 200 GED lessons.
• Steck-Vaughn Practice tests.
• PBS Literacy Link Your student must register on-line to use these extensive lessons, coordinating with the video series listed below.
• The GED Calculator Instructions on how to use the Casio FX-260 calculator, supplied for use with the GED test.
• External Diploma Program An alternative to the GED.

The web is a great place to find interesting and varied reading selections for your GED student. Here are some of our favorites:

• Science a GoGo Science news, topics and discussions with a livelier edge. A good source for interesting material to use with students preparing for the GED.
• CNN News for students and resources for teachers.
• History Channel This Date in History, famous speeches and much more.
• HRW World Atlas Colorful, printable maps covering the entire globe.

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Recommended GED Books

indicates this book is in the Eastside Literacy library, R indicates it is in the Reference section, V indicates a video. Our library also has materials for the Spanish language GED.

• Complete GED Preparation Ellen Northcutt,ed. Steck-Vaughn, 2002. A comprehensive text for preparing for the GED exam. R
• GED Essay Ellen Northcutt,ed. Steck-Vaughn, 2002. Helpful information for helping a student prepare for the essay portion of the GED exam.
• Official GED Practice Tests by GED Testing Service. Steck-Vaughn, 2001. Useful for determining when a student is ready to test.
• GED Skill Book: Mathematics Calculator Ellen Northcutt,ed. Steck-Vaughn, 2002. An introduction to the calculator used on the GED exam plus 20 lessons on specific types of problems and a GED review. Each lesson includes a skill page and practice.
• Teacher's Guide for GED Connection and Workplace Essentials. PBS Literacy Link, 2001. Includes a set of 39 videos on all aspects of the GED; which must be viewed in our library. R V