In New York State, teachers are responding to the transition to the 2014 version of the GED exam. One major change is that the GED exam includes math and numeracy assessment in the context of social studies and science on those sections of the exam, in addition to the math section.

Some math and numeracy skills assessed on the social studies and science exams may be best covered in a math class, but numeracy skills can be developed in reading and writing classes as well. For example, many GED test questions require students to interpret graphs, tables, and maps. Activities with these materials can be integrated with reading and writing instruction. 

We hope to help reading and writing teachers see ways in which they can bring in graphs, data, and other quantitative information into their teaching of social studies and science content. We also want math teachers to see examples of the contexts their students should have practice in.

In this document, you will find:

• Math and numeracy skills students should practice in the context of social studies and science
• Math practice test questions in social studies and science
• Resources for teaching math & numeracy in a science/social studies context