Are the questions in Test 2 harder than Test 1?

The two sets are designed at the same difficulty. A lower score usually means the content area matched a gap in preparation, not that the questions were harder.

Should I take both practice tests before my real test?

Yes. Two separate attempts give a more reliable estimate of readiness than a single session.

Science

GED Science Practice Test 2

A second set of thirty multiple-choice questions split across life science, physical science, and earth and space science. Every question is different from Practice Test 1.

Question 1 of 40

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Getting the most from a second practice attempt

If Practice Test 1 showed scattered errors, this set will reveal whether the pattern holds. If errors clustered in one content area, watch whether the same area trips you up here.

Scores map to the 100-200 GED scale, where 145 passes. A 165 is College Ready, and 175 or higher can earn credit at participating colleges.

Pacing on the GED Science test

Ninety minutes for roughly 34 questions is about two and a half minutes each. When a long passage is involved, read the question stem first so you know what to look for before reading.

After completing this multiple-choice set, pick two or three questions and write one sentence each explaining how the evidence in the question supports your answer — that is the short-answer skill the official test also scores.

Frequently asked questions

Are the questions in Test 2 harder than Test 1?: The two sets are designed at the same difficulty. A lower score usually means the content area matched a gap in preparation, not that the questions were harder.
Should I take both practice tests before my real test?: Yes. Two separate attempts give a more reliable estimate of readiness than a single session.