The following table summarizes the TASC test and gives the breakdown by approximate number of items and time for each section.
Breakdown of TASC Test Sections
Subject Topics Time in Minutes (English Version) Time in Minutes (Spanish Version) Number of Questions
Language Arts–Reading Information reading & language Literary reading & language 75 80 50
Language Arts–Writing Language Writing 105 110 50 One essay
Mathematics Numbers & quantity Algebra Functions Geometry Statistics & probability 50 (calculator) 55 (no calculator) 55 (calculator) 60 (no calculator) 40 12 gridded responses
Social Studies U.S. history World history Civics & government Geography Economics 75 80 47
Science Physical science Life science Earth & space science 85 90 47

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Stuart Donnelly, PhD, was awarded a PhD in mathematics from Oxford University. He has prepared students for the TASC test and GED Test for the past two decades.

Stuart Donnelly, PhD, earned his doctorate in mathe-matics from Oxford University at the age of 25. Since then, he has established successful tutoring services in both Hong Kong and the United States and is considered by leading educators to be one of the most experienced and qualified private tutors in the country.

Stuart Donnelly, PhD, was awarded a PhD in mathematics from Oxford University. He has prepared students for the TASC test and GED Test for the past two decades.

Stuart Donnelly, PhD, was awarded a PhD in mathematics from Oxford University. He has prepared students for the TASC test and GED Test for the past two decades.

Sandra Luna McCune, PhD, is professor emeritus and a former Regents professor at Stephen F. Austin State University. She's now a full-time author. Shannon Reed, MA, MFA, is a visiting lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh, where she teaches composition, creative writing, and business writing.

Stuart Donnelly, PhD, was awarded a PhD in mathematics from Oxford University. He has prepared students for the TASC test and GED Test for the past two decades.

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