Washington County Adult & Community Education

Prepare to conquer the HiSET Social Studies exam (GED) with our dynamic HiSET Social Studies Test Prep course, guided by the expert instructor Valerie Lawson. This course is meticulously crafted to enhance your skills in geography, history, civics, government, and economics, ensuring you're well-equipped for success.

Course Overview:

Key Features:

- Comprehensive Coverage: Geography, World and U.S. History, Civics and Government, Economics.

- Exam Focus: Tailored for the HiSET Social Studies exam.

- Practice Tests: Periodic opportunities to take the official practice test for the HiSET Social Studies exam.

- Flexibility: Choose between in-person classes or study online, at your own pace.

Required Materials:

- A desktop or laptop for optimal studying (smartphone use not recommended).

- Basic supplies: Notebook, pencil, pen, or note-taking apps.

Class Participation & Course Grading:

- Engage either in-person or online asynchronously, providing flexibility for self-paced learning.

- Individual support is available; reach out to the instructor for assistance.

- Pass/Fail grading system.

- Successful completion of the official practice test qualifies learners to take the HiSET Reading exam.

Topics Covered:

- Geography: Analyzing Maps, Geography Basics, Geographic Statistics and Modeling, Human Geography.

- World & U.S. History: Fact and Opinion, Reliability of Sources, World History, U.S. History.

- Civics & Government: Forms of Government, U.S. Founding Documents, Inferences and Conclusions, The U.S. Congress, The Changing Power of the President, Landmark Supreme Court Decisions, Elections, Special Interest Groups, Citizenship, State and Local Governments, Government Documents.

- Economics: Economics Basics, Economic System, Reading Charts, Graphs, and Tables, Economic Indicators, Government and the Economy.

 Empower your knowledge, excel in your exams, and embrace success! Join HiSET Social Studies Test Prep and embark on a journey to academic achievement with confidence. I look forward to guiding you towards success this year!

Instructor:

Valerie Lawson 

Contact: valerie.lawson@wcadulteducation.com | Text: 207-307-4676 

Office Hours: By appointment

Oksana Dunn

Contact: oksana.dunn@wcadulteducation.com | Text: 207-370-1575

Office Hours: By appointment