Calculator for Ged

GED Score Calculator

Enter your scores above and click "Calculate GED Score" to see your results.

function calculateGEDScore() { var rlaScore = parseFloat(document.getElementById("rlaScore").value); var mathScore = parseFloat(document.getElementById("mathScore").value); var scienceScore = parseFloat(document.getElementById("scienceScore").value); var socialStudiesScore = parseFloat(document.getElementById("socialStudiesScore").value); var resultDiv = document.getElementById("gedResult"); // Input validation if (isNaN(rlaScore) || isNaN(mathScore) || isNaN(scienceScore) || isNaN(socialStudiesScore) || rlaScore 200 || mathScore 200 || scienceScore 200 || socialStudiesScore 200) { resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid scores between 100 and 200 for all subjects."; return; } var totalScore = rlaScore + mathScore + scienceScore + socialStudiesScore; var averageScore = totalScore / 4; var passedAllSubjects = (rlaScore >= 145 && mathScore >= 145 && scienceScore >= 145 && socialStudiesScore >= 145); var collegeReady = (rlaScore >= 165 && mathScore >= 165 && scienceScore >= 165 && socialStudiesScore >= 165); var collegeReadyPlusCredit = (rlaScore >= 175 && mathScore >= 175 && scienceScore >= 175 && socialStudiesScore >= 175); var statusMessage = ""; var recommendation = ""; if (passedAllSubjects) { statusMessage += "Congratulations! You have passed all GED subjects."; if (collegeReadyPlusCredit) { statusMessage += "Your scores qualify for GED College Ready + Credit!"; recommendation = "This means you may be eligible for up to 10 college credits, depending on the institution."; } else if (collegeReady) { statusMessage += "Your scores qualify for GED College Ready!"; recommendation = "This indicates you are prepared for college-level coursework."; } else { statusMessage += "You have achieved the minimum passing score for the GED."; recommendation = "Consider further study if you aim for college readiness or credit."; } } else { statusMessage += "You have not yet passed all GED subjects."; statusMessage += "You need a minimum of 145 on each subject to pass."; recommendation = "Focus on improving scores in subjects where you scored below 145."; } var output = "

Your GED Score Results:

"; output += "Total Score: " + totalScore.toFixed(0) + ""; output += "Average Score: " + averageScore.toFixed(2) + ""; output += statusMessage; output += "" + recommendation + ""; output += "

Individual Subject Scores:

"; output += "

"; output += "
• Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA): " + rlaScore.toFixed(0) + (rlaScore < 145 ? " (Below Passing)" : "") + "
"; output += "
• Mathematical Reasoning: " + mathScore.toFixed(0) + (mathScore < 145 ? " (Below Passing)" : "") + "
"; output += "
• Science: " + scienceScore.toFixed(0) + (scienceScore < 145 ? " (Below Passing)" : "") + "
"; output += "
• Social Studies: " + socialStudiesScore.toFixed(0) + (socialStudiesScore < 145 ? " (Below Passing)" : "") + "
"; output += "

"; resultDiv.innerHTML = output; }

Understanding Your GED Scores

The General Educational Development (GED) test is a high school equivalency credential recognized across the United States and Canada. It's designed for individuals who didn't complete traditional high school but want to demonstrate their academic skills and knowledge. Passing the GED can open doors to higher education, better job opportunities, and personal growth.

The Four GED Subject Areas

The GED test is comprised of four distinct subject areas, each assessing critical skills and knowledge typically acquired in a high school curriculum:

1. Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA): This section evaluates your ability to read closely, write clearly, and edit and understand written English. It combines reading comprehension, grammar, and an extended response (essay).
2. Mathematical Reasoning: This section tests your quantitative problem-solving skills, covering topics like basic math, algebra, geometry, and data analysis.
3. Science: This section assesses your understanding of life science, physical science, and earth and space science, focusing on scientific reasoning and data interpretation.
4. Social Studies: This section covers U.S. history, civics and government, economics, and geography, emphasizing critical thinking and analysis of social studies concepts.

How GED Scores Are Calculated

Each of the four GED subject tests is scored on a scale of 100 to 200. Your raw score (number of correct answers) is converted into this scaled score, allowing for consistent comparison across different test forms and administrations.

Understanding Score Levels:

• Below Passing (100-144): Scores in this range indicate that you have not met the minimum requirements to pass the individual subject test. Retesting is recommended.
• Pass / High School Equivalency (145-164): A score of 145 or higher on each individual subject test is required to earn your GED credential. This score demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills comparable to a high school graduate.
• GED College Ready (165-174): Achieving scores in this range on all four subjects signifies that you are prepared for college-level coursework. Many colleges and universities recognize this level of achievement.
• GED College Ready + Credit (175-200): This is the highest performance level. Scores in this range on all four subjects may qualify you for up to 10 college credits, depending on the specific college or university's policies. This demonstrates exceptional academic readiness.

Using the GED Score Calculator

Our GED Score Calculator is a simple tool to help you understand your potential or actual GED performance. Here's how to use it:

1. Enter Your Scores: Input your scores for each of the four subject areas (RLA, Math, Science, Social Studies) into the respective fields. Remember, scores must be between 100 and 200.
2. Click "Calculate": Once all scores are entered, click the "Calculate GED Score" button.
3. Review Your Results: The calculator will instantly display your total score, average score, and a clear indication of whether you've passed, achieved College Ready status, or College Ready + Credit status. It will also highlight any subjects where you scored below the passing threshold.

Example Scenarios:

• Scenario 1 (Passing): If you score RLA 150, Math 148, Science 155, Social Studies 145, your total would be 598, and you would have passed all subjects, earning your GED.
• Scenario 2 (College Ready): With scores like RLA 168, Math 165, Science 170, Social Studies 166, your total would be 669, and you would qualify for GED College Ready status.
• Scenario 3 (College Ready + Credit): Achieving RLA 178, Math 175, Science 180, Social Studies 176 results in a total of 709, placing you in the GED College Ready + Credit category.
• Scenario 4 (Not Yet Passed): If you score RLA 140, Math 150, Science 145, Social Studies 148, you would not have passed the RLA section, and thus would not yet have earned your GED.

Use this calculator to track your progress, set goals, and understand what your scores mean for your future educational and career paths. Good luck with your GED journey!