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GED Connection: Spanish

Grade Levels:	9 - 13+
Core Subject(s):	Mathematics
Website:	http://www.uen.org/dms/
Usage rights:	Download and retain personal copies in perpetuity.

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Episodes:

• Episode 116 - Social Studies: Passing the GED Social Studies Test

  Tips on reading and interpreting maps, charts, and graphics; information on the content areas covered on the social studies section of the GED Test; and sample test questions.

  Length:	00:00:26

• Episode 117 - Social Studies: Themes in U.S. History

  Explores key events and themes-such as the nation's multicultural nature-that have made the United States what it is today.

  Length:	00:00:26

• Episode 118 - Social Studies: Themes in World History

  Major events, inventions, and ideas that have shaped the world and its cultures, from ancient Egypt to the modern Middle East.

  Length:	00:00:26

• Episode 119 - Social Studies: Economics

  Business people and economics teachers explain the basics of money, finance, markets, and commerce.

  Length:	00:00:26

• Episode 120 - Social Studies: Civics and Government

  Explores the foundations and structure of American government and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

  Length:	00:00:26

• Episode 121 - Social Studies: Geography

  Explores the relevance of geography - from the impact of humans on the environment to how places and regions define our world.

  Length:	00:00:26

• Episode 122: Passing the GED Test

  An overview of the GED science test with sample questions and an explanation of the scientific method.

  Length:	00:26:47

• Episode 123: Life Science

  Explores a variety of life science topics, from basic biology to genetics to ecosystems.

  Length:	00:26:48

• Episode 124: Earth and Space Science

  Topics in geology, astronomy, and meteorology, including earthquakes, how the Earth was formed, natural cycles, and the basics of weather and energy.

  Length:	00:27:12

• Episode 125: Chemistry

  Defines an element, illustrates some chemical reactions, and explores practical applications of chemistry in everyday life - from cooking to making art.

  Length:	00:26:46

• Episode 126: Explores the physics involved in roller coasters, space flight, sound, electricity, and

  Length:	00:26:46

• Episode 127: Passing the GED Math Test

  Advice on what to expect from and how to prepare for the GED math test, including information on the calculator used on the test.

  Length:	00:26:46

• Episode 128: Number Sense

  Explores the language of math and how you can use logic and common sense to make number problems more manageable.

  Length:	00:26:46

• Episode 129: Problem Solving

  A process for solving basic math and word problems, either single- or multi-step.

  Length:	00:26:46

• Episode 130: Decimals

  Reviews how to read decimal numbers, calculate with them, and solve everyday problems involving decimals.

  Length:	00:26:46

• Episode 131: Fractions

  What fractions represent, how to judge the relative sizes of different fractions, calculating with them, and solving everyday fraction problems.

  Length:	00:26:46

• Episode 132: Ratio, Proportion and Percent

  Explores how and why people use ratios, proportions, and percentages to compare numbers and solve problems.

  Length:	00:26:46

• Episode 133: Measurement

  A variety of uses for measurement, how to calculate in the English and metric systems, and how to solve for the perimeters and areas of various shapes.

  Length:	00:26:46

• Episode 134: Formulas

  Shows how people use formulas in some practical situations and reviews commonly used formulas.

  Length:	00:26:46

• Episode 135: Geometry

  Reviews geometry terms, basic properties of angles and triangles, and methods for solving a variety of geometry problems.

  Length:	00:26:46

• Episode 136: Data Analysis

  Defines mean, median, and mode and shows how to organize data on charts and graphs and analyze statistical trends.

  Length:	00:26:46

• Episode 137: Statistics and Probability

  Shows how statistics are gathered and used and explores the basics of chance and probability.

  Length:	00:26:46

• Episode 138: Introduction to Algebra

  Explores basic algebraic concepts and properties and shows how to write and solve equations.

  Length:	00:26:46

• Episode 139: Special Topics in Algebra and Geometry

  Explores patterns in math and in the real world and shows how mathematical relationships can be plotted on the coordinate plane.

  Length:	00:26:48

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