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• Passing the GED Science Test (#122)

  Provides an overview of the GED science test with sample questions and an explanation of the scientific method. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, May 26, 4:00 AM on IPTV

• Life Science (#123)

  A variety of life science topics are explored--from basic biology to genetics to ecosystems. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, May 26, 4:30 AM on IPTV

• Earth and Space Science (#124)

  Topics in geology, astronomy, and meteorology, including earthquakes, how the Earth was formed, natural cycles, and the basics of weather and energy are explored. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, May 26, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Chemistry (#125)

  This episode defines an element, illustrates some chemical reactions, and explores practical applications of chemistry in everyday life--from cooking to making art. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, May 26, 5:30 AM on IPTV

• Physics (#126)

  Explores the physics involved in roller coasters, space flight, sound, electricity, and MRI technology. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 2, 4:00 AM on IPTV

• Passing the GED Math Test (#127)

  This program gives valuable advice on what to expect from and how to prepare for the GED math test, including information on the calculator used on the test. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 2, 4:30 AM on IPTV

• Number Sense (#128)

  Explores the language of math and how you can use logic and common sense to make number problems more manageable. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 2, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Problem Solving (#129)

  Students are presented with a process for solving basic math and word problems, either single- or multi-step. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 2, 5:30 AM on IPTV

• Decimals (#130)

  Reviews how to read decimal numbers, calculate with them, and solve everyday problems involving decimals. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 9, 4:00 AM on IPTV

• Fractions (#131)

  What fractions represent, how to judge the relative sizes of different fractions, calculating with them, and solving everyday fraction problems are some of the topics covered in this episode. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 9, 4:30 AM on IPTV

• Ratio, Proportion and Percent (#132)

  This program explores how and why people use ratios, proportions, and percentages to compare numbers and solve problems. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 9, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Measurement (#133)

  This episode addresses 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. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 9, 5:30 AM on IPTV

• Formulas (#134)

  This episode shows how people use formulas in some practical situations and reviews commonly used formulas. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 16, 4:00 AM on IPTV

• Geometry (#135)

  This episode reviews geometry terms, basic properties of angles and triangles, and methods for solving a variety of geometry problems. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 16, 4:30 AM on IPTV

• Data Analysis (#136)

  Defines mean, median, and mode and shows how to organize data on charts and graphs and analyze statistical trends. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 16, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Statistics and Probability (#137)

  This episode shows how statistics are gathered and used and explores the basics of chance and probability. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 16, 5:30 AM on IPTV

• Introduction to Algebra (#138)

  Explores basic algebraic concepts and properties and shows how to write and solve equations. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 23, 4:00 AM on IPTV

• Special Topics in Algebra and Geometry (#139)

  This program explores patterns in math and in the real world and shows how mathematical relationships can be plotted on the coordinate plane. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 23, 4:30 AM on IPTV

• GED Connection Orientation (#101)

  An overview of the GED test and how this series and its accompanying workbooks and online lessons can help adults prepare. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 23, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Passing the GED Writing Test (#102)

  This program provides advice on how to prepare for the GED writing test, with sample test questions. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 23, 5:30 AM on IPTV

• Getting Ideas on Paper (#103)

  Successful writers and adult learners share ideas on how to get started writing. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 30, 4:00 AM on IPTV

• The Writing Process (#104)

  This episode outlines a three-step writing process: generating ideas, writing a rough draft, and revising/editing. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 30, 4:30 AM on IPTV

• Organized Writing (#105)

  Experienced writers offer useful organizing techniques. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 30, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Writing Style and Word Choice (#106)

  Purpose and audience affect how authors compose various kinds of written pieces. [26 minutes]

  • Sun, June 30, 5:30 AM on IPTV

Past Episodes

These episodes of GED Connection aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.

• Geography (#121)
• Civics and Government (#120)
• Economics (#119)
• Themes in World History (#118)
• Themes in U.S. History (#117)
• Passing the GED Social Studies Test (#116)
• Drama (#115)
• Poetry (#114)
• Fiction (#113)
• Nonfiction (#112)
• Passing the GED Reading Test (#111)
• The GED Essay (#110)
• Spelling, Punctuation, and Capitalization (#109)
• Grammar and Usage (#108)
• Effective Sentences (#107)
• Writing Style and Word Choice (#106)
• Organized Writing (#105)
• The Writing Process (#104)
• Getting Ideas on Paper (#103)
• Passing the GED Writing Test (#102)
• GED Connection Orientation (#101)
• Special Topics in Algebra and Geometry (#139)
• Introduction to Algebra (#138)
• Statistics and Probability (#137)
• Data Analysis (#136)
• Geometry (#135)
• Formulas (#134)
• Measurement (#133)
• Ratio, Proportion and Percent (#132)
• Fractions (#131)
• Decimals (#130)
• Problem Solving (#129)
• Number Sense (#128)
• Passing the GED Math Test (#127)
• Physics (#126)
• Chemistry (#125)
• Earth and Space Science (#124)
• Life Science (#123)
• Passing the GED Science Test (#122)

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