Read your GED study guide cover to cover and really pay attention to the mathematics section. Take notes, tab pages and highlight important math lessons so that you can go back over them later on for additional practice.
Start a GED study group for yourself and other high school students that are gearing up to take the GED, or join an already established study group. Rely on the study group as a place for you and others to share effective study tips, clarify misconceptions about the exam and give each other practice math quizzes. Use the study group as a type of support group as well, where peers can give each other motivation and speak openly about concerns or fears.
Create a study schedule that works for you and allocate your time wisely. Do not try to cram in your GED math studies because it can become overwhelming and the stress may interfere with your ability to retain the information you learn. Stick to the schedule you create by exercising self-discipline, and do a few math practice problems per day if you have to.
Be sure to familiarize yourself with mathematical theories. Review basic algebraic problems, such as linear equations, variables, graphing, integers and factoring. Move on to the topic of geometry and study triangular properties, the Pythagorean theorem and practice identifying various types of triangles based on angular degrees.
Prepare yourself to complete two sections on math in the GED, with 25 questions per section. Note that you are only allowed to use your calculator for the first part of the GED math section, and that the calculator will be provided for you by the teacher administering the exam. Become familiar with how to work the problems out by hand, because the second section of the GED will require you to demonstrate how to solve an equation without a calculator.