Common Sense & Estimation

Not So Common

For some reason, students seem to lose all their common sense once faced with a math problem. You need strong skills of estimating and evaluating answers using common sense in order to attack GED® style word problems. 

STEP 1: WATCH THE VIRTUAL CLASS VIDEO AND TAKE NOTES

Make sure to note the following:

Most of the math questions on the GED® test are multiple choice. This is great news! Students can use common sense to rule out illogical answers and estimation to narrow down answer choices. These skills are especially useful if you find yourself running out of time, unable to complete all the necessary calculations. 

Refer to your GED® Formula sheet and print out these example problems to follow along with the video.  

Do you have a question about the class video, practice, or example problems? Post a picture to our FB group for immediate assistance. Be sure to include the lesson name and level in your post. 

STEP 2: COMPLETE ONE LEVEL OF PRACTICE

Common Sense in Word Problems

BEGINNING

Practice using common sense to narrow down your answer choices. 

Using Estimation in Word Problems

EXPERIENCED

Practice using estimation to narrow down your answer choices.

Common Sense and Estimation GED Style Word Problems

ADVANCED

Apply the skills of common sense and estimation to complex, GED® style word problems.

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