What scores are needed to pass the GED test battery?
To pass the five-test battery, the GED test-taker must demonstrate a level of knowledge and skill that meets or surpasses that of approximately 60 percent of graduating high school seniors. For the 2002 Series GED Tests, the minimum passing standard set by the GED Testing Service® is an average standard score of 450 or greater across the five content area tests (a total standard score of 2250 or greater) and, in addition, a standard score of 410 or greater on each content area test. Most jurisdictions (state, province, or territory) use this passing standard requirement; however, they may set their passing standard requirement higher than, but not lower than, a total standard score of 2250 or greater and a standard score of 410 or greater on each test. Although the requirements may vary slightly from one jurisdiction to the next, passing standard requirements are typically reported as a minimum total or average standard score across all five tests and a minimum standard score for each
