Reasoning through language arts (RLA)-GED subject test

What’s on the Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) test?

• 150 minutes

 

• Includes multiple choice, short answer, drop-down, and a variety of technology-enhanced items

 

• Includes one 45-minute extended response (essay)

 

• Includes a 10-minute break

 

• Featured text on test is 75% informational, 25% literature

 

• Text ranges in complexity, including texts at the career- and college-readiness level

 

• Text ranges from 400 to 900 words long

 

• Text vocabulary focuses on words that appear frequently in a wide variety of disciplines

 

• Measures the student’s:
  •  Ability to read closely, write clearly, and edit and understand written English
  •  Ability to understand, interpret, and answer questions based on text
  • Ability to use evidence to support an argument
  • Understanding of basic English skills at a level needed to succeed in college or a job

All information sourced from GED for Educators Resource Book.