Need my GED... But I forgot a lot of stuff I learned in even 5th - 8th and + grades. HELP?

Question

Where can I relearn all the stuff that I should know but forogt without going back to school or taking courses that take a long time. I learn fast, I just need a resource to teach me... Sorta like a teacher. But all I can find is "Homework Help" stuff online, which might help if already know how to do most of what your trying to do... But if you don't know any of what you need to do, that wont help much. I need some kind of resource to teach me from the base-up. My main subject in which I need help is math.... I know how to do basic math (adding, subtracting, Multiplying and deviding)... I just for got how to do a lot of the stuff I learned in 5th - 8th grades (I droped out in 8th) in the area of math.

I DVD of some kind that would teach me all subjects of math would be helpfull... Only ones I can find that really cover it all 100% (I think) cost $800 a peice, and I'm not willing to pay that.

Does anyone know any cheap or free resources where I can get this knowlege I need?

Answer 1

There should be a free Adult Ed class in your area. Here it's called BOCES, you can take as long as you need to feel ready to take the test and it's free...How I got mine

Answer 2

I think I spent $15-$20 bucks for a prep book,it did the job for me and I passed the test.A lot of the stuff on the prep DVD and some books is over kill,just refresh on math such as fractions,percents etc... maybe a bit of English and punctuation too those should do it to get a passing score. no book or DVD will get you ready for this test because nothing in them other than the basics will be on the test.I know from experience but most importantly ...RELAX!

Answer 3

Go to your public library and get some old GED books. It doesn't matter if their old, they teach a better understanding. Thats what I did. I went and got my GED at athe age of 39. Those books helped me tremoundously. Good Luck. As far as the GED goes there is math and the rest is just paragraphs with 4 or 5 questions at the end of them which you must answer. That parts easy.

Answer 4

Jumpstart pc games are great. Like Jumpstart 5th Grade. It sounds childish, but it's soooo fun and the Jumpstart games are cheap (try ebay or WalMart or Sams Club) and they make UNDERSTANDING math easy...not just memorization. Also, try your local library. Mine loans PC games for FREE, most of them do! Plus if you go to some sites like brainpop.com or edhelper.com or other teacher student sites, you will learn a lot. School stores like School Crossing are expensive, but you can find titles of books that work for you, then buy on eBay. Lastly, try searches for things on the net like 'basic fractions' and go through them for sites that teach in a way you understand. Oh, one more thing, at Sams Club and WalMart they sell "Comprehensive Curriculum" each one a different grade. They are FABULOUS at covering the basics in easy to understand ways, so do (from library, don't buy it) Everything Your ______________ grader Should Know. Skip to the math and english stuff.

Answer 5

I think there are practice tests you can take for free, try checking online. Also try your library, they have books and maybe even the dvd type stuff you can check out. There are also classes you can take through community colleges and High Schools that offer GED, ACT and SAT prep. Good luck!

Answer 6

there should be study aid books available to teach you all the basics you need to know in order to get your ged. try a bookstore like barnes n noble or the library. also, if you search online there might be some kind of practice tests online that you can take. good luck

Answer 7

try out the website i've listed below. it has a complete study at home online program that you can use to prepare for the ged, as well as sample tests that you can practice taking to see how ready you are to take the ged. it also has a link to help you find official sites to take the ged in your area (because you can't take the actual ged test online), as well as information on financial aid to help cover ged costs. hope this helps!!

Answer 8

I can "relate" got my ged at 52 long division killed me. I hated school and only finished 8th grade. Really go to your local Community Collage GED class, you can come and go as you please and they have a standard program to prepare you for the test.You must also write an essay as part of the test. They have classes AM and PM. worth the trip. Also you can look at the cuties.

Answer 9

I believe your local highschool will get your past records and find out what u need to get your GED and will also do a pretest to see where u need help. They have night classes usually and will tutor you for free in any area that u need help.
Good Luck, you'll do fine.

Answer 10

Have you ever seen the movie Billy Madison? If your father is a hotel owner, he may be able to pull some strings to get you back into school for two weeks per grade. Seemed easy on the movie..