Find out the real history of Ged

The first GED Tests were developed in 1942 to help returning World War II veterans finish their studies and re-enter civilian life.

In 1972, a new series of the test was released. While the test designed in 1942 was adequate for a time period in which most jobs were industrial and required no education beyond high school, the marketplace in the 1970s required a broader understanding of academic subjects. The new series addressed this issue, and also better prepared students for education beyond the high school level. The 1972 series also required more critical thinking than the 1942 edition, which mainly required the student to recall general facts.

The series was revised for the third time in 1988. The most noticeable change to the series was the addition of a writing sample, which had never been required before. A greater emphasis was placed on socially relevant topics, and more problem-solving skills needed to be demonstrated. For the first time, more students (65%) were taking the test to continue their education beyond high school than to get better employment (30%).

The GED series currently used is the 2002 series, which is considered to be the most challenging series so far. More business-related topics are covered, and the test contains more questions and written passages relevant to adults. Although students are not required to perform a scientific experiment, they must explain how to conduct one, interpret results, and apply information gathered. Written passages are also more multicultural, reflecting the large number of immigrants taking the test.

A program of the American Council on Education, the GED Testing Service has as its primary mission to provide a reliable vehicle "the GED Tests" through which adults can certify that they possess the major and lasting outcomes of a traditional high school education.

To this end, the GED Testing Service develops the GED Tests and provides information about the people who take them. The GED Testing Program is jointly administered by three separate entities: by the GED Testing Service of the American Council on Education; by each participating state, provincial, or territorial government; and by each of the 3,400 Official GED Testing Centers that serve as the main point of contact for GED candidates in communities across North America and overseas.