The number of questions you can miss on the GED test depends on the subject and the scoring scale. The GED test is scored on a scale of 100 to 200 points per subject, and you need a minimum score of 145 to pass each section. Since the test is based on scaled scoring rather than the raw number of correct answers, there’s no exact number of questions you can miss and still pass it varies slightly with each test version.
Here’s a general idea:
- Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA): Around 46 questions plus an essay. You can miss roughly 35–40% of the multiple-choice questions if you do well on the essay.
- Mathematical Reasoning: About 46 questions. Missing around 15–20 questions could still result in a passing score.
- Science: Approximately 34 questions. You might be able to miss 10–12 questions and still pass.
- Social Studies: Around 35 questions. Missing about 10–13 questions may still earn a passing score.
Because the GED uses a scaled scoring system, each question doesn’t carry the same weight. The difficulty level of the questions you answer correctly affects your final score. Therefore, it’s best not to focus too much on how many you can miss but rather on maximizing your correct answers.
To increase your chances of passing, aim for at least 60–70% accuracy on practice tests. Review GED prep materials, take official practice exams, and work on your weak areas. With consistent study, you can comfortably pass even if you miss several questions on test day.