Having just completed the GED testing in Santa Clara County, CA, I wanted to take a moment to share some observations I made while using "Barron's, How to Prepare for the GED" (11th Edition). While I did find the guide helpful, I also found a highly disturbing number of errors. Most of the errors I'm referring to go far beyond common typographical or publication errors. Considering the purpose of the publication, I expected quality but found a total lack of it.

Of particular concern, is the math section. The cover of the guide advertises "Extensively revised and updated," and "All new math review." However, is where I found the greatest number of flagrant errors.

I don't know if primary responsibility for these errors rests with the author(s), editor(s), or publisher, but I'm certain most everyone will agree that the quality of educational materials of this nature is everyone's concern.

I have sent a sample of the errors I encountered to the publisher for review. I have also forwarded a copy to the Board of Education in California. Based on the number of (obvious) errors I encountered, I think it safe to assume the actual number of errors, in this particular publication, goes far beyond the 50 "+" question and answer errors I documented.

I bought this book because I have had so many positive experiences with other Barron's series. I will be taking a general math/English exam as a part of an application process to work at my children's school. I wanted to review various subject areas that I thought mught be covered on the exam, and so I picked up Barron's GED and CBEST books. I am still making my way through the GED book, and haven't yet started on the CBEST.

I am almost through with the math portion of the GED book, and I am so angry. By the time I realized how many errors were in almost every micro-section of the math review, I had already thrown away my receipt. This book is unbelievable. Granted, the portions that are written accurately are thoughtful and mostly easy to follow, but the amount of errors (3 errors on one of the math pages) are incomprehensible. How did this happen? Error after error after error.....I think you get the picture. I am now on page 522, where the "ANSWERS" portion of a chapter review test lists the answer to problem #6 as choice "7." Well, hello, but the choices only number from 1-5. Choice Number 7 doesn't exist!

Barron's wasted my time and my money on this one. The discussion portions are extremely helpful, but need to be backed up with consistantly accurate math problems and answers. If Barron's can go back and fix these errors (and maybe offer the poor saps who bought this version an unconditional money-back return policy, with or without receipt in hand), this would actually be a great book.

The book is pretty good except of the chapter maths. Maths is lousy. There are more than a dozen real terrible mistakes! I've never seen before a book with so many mistakes.

This program is not worth it. It is not very easy to understand and I stayed confused. The GED books are better.

Very disappointing. Many wrong answers. Tried to use this to tutor a student...disasterous! DON'T BOTHER BUYING THIS!

Hi Ihave being looking for this book like crazy,I had the book but I let my friend take it to her work pleace to get some copies and from then I never see it again I like the book and I think is very convinient for pepole like me thath work and never have time to go take classes. Thank you

Maria Ramirez

I bought this book... as it is my intention to buy a replacement for it as soon as possible.
I have taken all of the GED pretests in this book. That is where I am going to stop. Along with errors, it is my opinion that the passages they give you to read from often do not give ample detail for the questions afterward, and in a few cases none at all. I will give examples upon request via e-mail if anyone would like.
I read approximately 500 pages a week as a pastime, and have been a writer for 13 years- I just didn't get my high school diploma. I still scored well on these tests, as well as can be expected, but have scored significantly higher on other books. I believe this is due to others having questions that better pertain to the information given.