{"id":2044,"date":"2025-11-07T09:08:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T09:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/?post_type=faqs&#038;p=2044"},"modified":"2025-11-07T09:08:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T09:08:38","slug":"how-does-ged-grade","status":"publish","type":"faqs","link":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/faq\/how-does-ged-grade\/","title":{"rendered":"How does GED grade?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The GED (General Educational Development) test consists of <a href=\"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/faq\/what-is-in-the-ged-exam\/\">four subject areas:<\/a> Mathematical Reasoning, Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA), Social Studies, and Science. Each is scored independently on a scale of 100\u2013200 points, with 145 as the minimum passing score per subject (as of the current 2014 series). No averaging occurs across subjects; you must pass all four separately to earn a high school equivalency credential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scoring Breakdown:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100\u2013144<\/strong>: Below Passing (indicates need for remediation).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>145\u2013164<\/strong>: GED Passing Score (high school equivalency level).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>165\u2013174<\/strong>: GED College Ready (suggests readiness for credit-bearing college courses without remediation).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>175\u2013200<\/strong>: GED College Ready + Credit (may earn up to 3\u201310 college credits per subject at participating institutions, depending on the school).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Scores Are Calculated:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Raw Score<\/strong>: Number of correct answers (no penalty for wrong answers).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scaled Score<\/strong>: Raw score is converted via equating to account for test form difficulty, ensuring fairness across versions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performance Indicators<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RLA includes an extended response (essay) graded on <strong>traits<\/strong> (0\u20132 points each for argument, development, and language).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Math allows calculator use on Part 2; some questions are tech-enhanced (drag-and-drop, fill-in).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science\/Social Studies include short-answer responses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Readiness &amp; Retakes:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immediate score reports are provided online via your GED.com account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can retake a failed subject up to <strong>3 times per year<\/strong> without waiting (after that, a 60-day wait applies).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scores don\u2019t expire, but policies vary by state for credential issuance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ged.com\/about_test\/scores\/college_ready\/\">GED grading<\/a> emphasizes skill mastery over memorization, aligning with college and career readiness standards. Aim for 145+ per test to pass; 165+ signals stronger preparation. Check your state\u2019s HSE requirements, as some offer honors for high scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","faq-categories":[],"class_list":["post-2044","faqs","type-faqs","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How does GED grade?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Each is scored independently on a scale of 100\u2013200 points, with 145 as the minimum passing score per subject (as of the current 2014 series). 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