GED Math Basics For Beginners to Move Ahead in 2024
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- Just starting the GED? Beginners will learn basic #GED math skills that will help develop a strong foundation that should make GED math easier. This video is an excellent start place for beginners, and will still help those who have been studying for a while but are struggling. We’re also going to look at some common GED math mistakes and how to avoid them.
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00:00 Intro
00:14 Place values
00:40 Place values example
1:18 Comparing & ordering numbers
3:28 Rounding explained with examples
7:28 Reading basic signs and symbols practice
9:04 Order of operations/PEMDAS
10:59 Word problem strategy/tips
13:23 Word problem examples
16:02 Translating/Writing equations
22:55 Solving equations
28:20 Common math mistakes
For more math help, here are the links to some other math videos I made:
Identify place values, Compare and order #’s, Rounding: • GED Math Rounding, Com...
Single and multi-step word problems: • GED Math Word Problems...
Order of operations: • How to Beat GED Math O...
Solving equations, Translating words into algebraic expressions: • GED Math Equations: So...
Strategy for comparing and ordering numbers:
-Group by digits. Fewer digits means a smaller number, and more digits means a bigger number
-For numbers with the same number of digits, compare each place value going left to right.
Rounding:
Step 1: Identify the place value you’re being asked about
Step 2: Look at the value to the right of it. If it’s a 5 or higher, increase the number in step 1 by 1 (round up). If it’s less than 5, keep the number from step 1 the same.
Step 3: Change all digits to the right of the number in step 1 to zeroes.
Strategy for Order of Operations aka PEMDAS is to remember the following:
P = Parenthesis (or other grouping symbols that enclose operations)
E = Exponents/Square Roots
M = Multiplication
D = Division
A = Addition
S = Subtraction
5-Step Strategy for GED Word Problems: F.I.O.S.:
-The F in fios stands for find - what do you have to find?
-The I in FIOS stands for info - what info do you need to solve the question
-O in FIOS stands for operation - which operation opperation do you need to use? Addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division?
-And that brings us to the S, which does double the work: the S stands for solve in sense: Solve the question and then ask if your answer makes sense.
Operations:
Subtraction: Compare numbers and find the difference
Multiplication: repeated addition. You use multiplication when you have to combine numbers more than once. You’ll usually be given one of something and will be asked to find more.
Division: To break a # into equal-sized groups
Keywords for addition:
Add
Sum
Altogether
Total
Increase
In all
Plus
Keywords for subtraction:
Less than
Decrease
Difference
Left
Lost
Quick tip for subtraction: The words "more" and "than" will be separated in some subtraction problems.
Keywords for multiplication:
Times
Total
As much
Of
By
Twice
Quick tip for multiplication: Total can suggest addition or multiplication.
Keywords for division:
Each
Quotient
Equal/equal pieces
Per
Keywords for equals:
-Is
-Are
Equations:
-An equation is a statement that two mathematical expressions are equal
-Equations may contain 1 or more variables
-A variable is a symbol we use to represent an unknown value. Could be x or y or a or b
-To solve an equation, you must get the variable by itself on one side of the equation (isolate the variable)
-You do this by doing the inverse (opposite) operation
-The inverse of addition is subtraction
-The inverse of subtraction is addition
-The inverse of multiplication is division
-The inverse of division is multiplication
KEY: Whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must also do on the other!
Common GED math mistakes:
1. Confusing a unit of measurement with a variable.
2. Thinking a letter always has the same value
Example: If you're told in one problem that x = 8, don't assume x always equals 8 throughout the whole test
3. Looking for a “secret code” for which number a letter represents
Example: Some people may think that since A is the first letter in the alphabet, that A = 1, etc. If you're stuck on a problem, it's probably because there's a concept you don't understand yet, not because of a "secret code" in the test.
4. Trying to add "unlike terms"
Please watch the video for the other mistakes I only mention in the video!
I referenced the following while researching these mistakes: www.floridaipdae.org/dfiles/resources/handouts/GED/Correctional_Institute_12-11-2014/Most_Missed_Math_Questions_Workbook.pdf
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I've been out of school since 2006. I have to completely re-learn literally everything.. I'm pretty stressed about it. Trying to find a good place to start. I am just completely lost on how to approach this.
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@@shardahaniff6765 it’s not hard it’s just because I learn most Of this in my time of high school it’s just my brain hurts when I don’t use something then try to relearn it
Hi Jessica, sorry to hear that. A good place to start would be making sure you've mastered basic skills like doing addition, multiplication, and subtraction without a calculator. Then you might want to refresh your times tables and division tables if you're rusty on them. After that, I'd say to work on the stuff in this video such as place values, rounding, order of operations, and basic word problem stuff. Once you feel you have a good foundation on this stuff, I'd recommend to try either the practice problems in the new study guide series I just started making, or any of my math practice test and quizzes to see how you're. As new topics come up in these practice tests and quizzes that you're not sure about, you can see if I have a lesson just on the topic (or another channel probably will). Eventually when you're feeling ready, you'll probably want to try a GED Ready practice test and see how you do and if you get a likely to pass score and you're feeling confident, you're probably in good shape to try the real test. I know it's not this simple and I'm really sorry to hear this has been stressful for you, but I really hope things go well for you. Good luck and thanks for watching. We're here for you.
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Thanks for setting this up in a basic way I've been really intimidated by math mostly, but this is easy to understand thanks a lot
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Personally I have always struggled with word problems. This video really gives me strategy’s on how to work them without be uncomfortable.
Sorry to hear that you've always struggled with word problems, but I'm really happy to hear this video was helpful for you. Thanks a lot for watching and for sharing your comment. I really appreciate it. Good luck!
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Thank you so much for your clear explanation and the examples helped a lot too.
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Sorry to hear you've been having a hard time, but I really hope things go better for you. Thank you for watching and good luck!
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How do we know its x ( multiply) or X letter?
I've taken this test twice. The questions are nowhere near this simple. At all.
It’s for beginners
This is for learning the basics, which is the foundation for the rest of it. This is just where you start.
Saw this yesterday and decided to do the practice test and got 144 close call what videos I go over in your Chanel
Can anyone tell me what’s on the math exam or what to really study ? I’m one test away .
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PLEASE cover fractions! ;(
Hi thanks for watching! I have a playlist with fraction videos if this helps you out: ua-cam.com/video/t3pQ3_mukPQ/v-deo.html
Let me correct you your math symbols greater = > means and
You had both symbols facing same way
Dear what I learned from africa when you move the the point it will be 5.0 why it 50 if you move the decimal point
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