Source: Kaplan GED Test Prep 2022–2023 by Caren Van Slyke Authority Tier: Commercial Preparation (
TIER_3_COMMERCIAL) | License: Restricted Reference (RESTRICTED) Coverage: Chapter 1: Science Practices (Pages 1093–1120) Curriculum Standard: High School Equivalency Preparation
Kaplan Reference: Chapter 1: Science Practices
Lesson 1: Comprehend Scientific Presentations
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CHAPTER 1 Science Practices Lesson 1: Comprehend Scientific Presentations Key Ideas GED ® Science Test presentations consist of text, graphics, or a combination of the two. Understanding science presentations on the Science Test requires understanding the main idea or point. Main ideas in science materials are supported by specific facts, details, or evidence. The GED ® Science Test consists of questions based on science passages and graphics. To comprehend science presentations, you need to understand main ideas and their supporting details. The main idea of a science presentation or graphic is its topic or the writer’s point. Use this science diagram to practice finding the main idea.