ABED 049 Structured GED Preparation

5 credits

This class is designed to prepare students to take all five parts of the GED EXAM. This is a non-graded, continuous enrollment class. The class offers a combination of lecture and lab work.

Prerequisites: Minimum CASAS Reading score and instructor permission.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Synthesize information from reading passages in order to draw conclusions and make predictions in all content areas
Apply knowledge of mathematical concepts in the solution of problems
Recognize how different concepts and principles work in a variety of situations with content in math, social studies and science
Write a five paragraph GED essay at level 3 or higher as described by the GED essay matrix
Comprehend GED level reading assignments
Apply reading comprehension to social studies and science content
Apply mathematical skills in number sense, measurement, geometry, data analysis, probability and algebra to GED level real life word problems
Draw logical inferences from graphs and charts in math, social studies and science

Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 40 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20