Adult Secondary
Education (ASE)
High School Equivalency (HSE, GED)
10 WEEK COURSE | Weekly: 2 CLASSES | 9 Hours + Study
Our Adult Secondary Education program prepares students for college and career success.
Level - Intermediate & Advanced
Students enrolled in ASE are afforded rigorous instruction in content specific to workforce readiness.
Current Registration - Open
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COURSE OVERVIEW
Course Overview
Secondary Education
Skills Learning
Students enrolled in ASE are afforded the opportunity to conduct their studies in a collaborative, technology rich learning environment preparing them for a successful transition to college or workforce readiness.
CLASSES
Course Subjects
English Language Arts | ELA 200
10 week course
In this course, students determine an author’s purpose or point of view in a text and explain how it is conveyed and shapes the content and style of a text; interpret words and phrases that appear frequently in texts from a wide variety of disciplines, including determining connotative and figurative meanings from context and analyzing how specific word choices shape meaning or tone. Students read and interpret informational, argumentative texts, as well as learn to appreciate the finer points of style and writing. Students can anticipate writing their own stories and resumes, along with various examples of narrative, expository, and persuasive writing. Upon completion of this class students will demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking and demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization and punctuation when writing. Student will develop the skills to determine the details of what is explicitly stated and make logical inferences or valid claims that square with textual evidence. Students who are enrolled in this class should expect large amounts of class work, homework, and online practice.
Certificate
English Language Arts | ELA 300
10 week course
In this course students determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints. delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including if the reasoning was valid, as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence; edit to ensure correct use of capitalization and punctuation (e.g., proper nouns, titles, and beginnings of sentences); edit to eliminate run‐on sentences, fused sentences, or sentence fragments; integrate information presented in different media or formats, such as in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps, as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
At the end of the course, students will demonstrate academic independence; build strong content knowledge; respond to the varying demands of task, purpose, and audience; comprehend as well as critique; use technology and digital media strategically and capably; understand other perspectives and cultures; read and comprehend sufficiently complex functional and informational text selections; and pass the English Language, Social Studies, and Civics sections of the GED exam.
Certificate
Mathematics | MAT 200
10 week course
In this course, students execute and apply core computations with precision and fluency to advance into Algebra and Geometry 300 courses. Students who are enrolled in this class should expect large amounts of class work, homework, and online practice.
At the end of the course, students will develop and apply number sense to solve a variety of real-life problems; apply data collection, data analysis, and probability to interpret, predict and/or solve real-life problems; apply knowledge of standard measurements to real-life situations, become proficient utilizing the GED Exam approved TI-30XS calculator; and prepare to proceed to MAT 300.
Certificate
Mathematics | MAT 300
10 week course
In this course, students examine multiple representations of linear functions; they work with rational numbers & various expressions, analyze and solve linear equations & inequalities, interpret data analysis, graphs, probability, statistics, and polynomials. Students develop geometric skills and concepts and the ability to construct formal logical arguments and proofs in a geometric setting; they write and analyze proofs and formulas. Students know, derive, prove theorems, and solve problems involving a variety of geometric figures in 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional systems; they are introduced to the basics of right triangle trigonometry. Students will use hands-on materials and become proficient utilizing the GED Exam approved TI-30XS calculator to solve problems where the algebra concepts are applied.
At the end of the course, students will apply quantitative and algebraic reasoning skills to a broad range of real-life and workplace contexts; use geometric properties, relationships, and methods to identify, analyze and solve real-life problems; exhibit adaptive reasoning, strategic competence, and productive disposition when solving problems with algebra and geometry; and pass the Mathematics and Science sections of the GED exam.
Certificate
OBJECTIVES
Course Syllabus
ELA 200
Functional Texts
Sentence Basics
Expository Texts
Verbs
Persuasive Texts
Modifiers
Literary Nonfiction Mechanics
Literary Nonfiction Sentence Structure
Literary Nonfiction Text Structure
Fiction The Writing Process
Fiction Text Type and Purposes
Student Presentations
ELA 300
Identify Main Ideas and Details
Analyze Relationships within Texts
Interpret Words in Context
Examine Text Structure
Assess How Point of View Shapes Informational Text
Evaluate Textual Evidence
Analyze Structure Across Texts
Editing Process
Student Presentations
Final Examinations
MAT 200
MAT 300
Course Materials
A Computer, Laptop, or Notebook
Tablets and Smartphones are optional, but may not always be compatible with the format of all websites you will use for your studies.
Internet Access
Webcam
Headset & Microphone
Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Presentation software
Necessary for some school assignments. ALPS recommends Gmail (free) with Docs, Sheets, & Slides.
A Quiet Space
Phone
Paper Notebooks
Pencils, Pens, and Highlighters
Ruler, Calculator, Stapler, Tape, and Paper Clips
Binders
Backpack or Carry Bag
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COURES
Course Resources
Google Classroom
Your online place for learning.
Empower teaching and learning from anywhere, on any device, and give your class more flexibility and mobility.
Canvas
Course Materials
Canvas is built to make teaching and learning easier for everyone, from the littlest learners to college faculty to business leaders.
EdReady
Math & English
EdReady™ lets you assess your readiness for college math and English, see target options, and get a personalized study path to fill in knowledge gaps.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Students Say
First, I want to thank God for giving me the...amazing teachers I had... from Adult Literacy Plus of Southwest AZ. They are the best and sweetest people on earth. Thank you so much for all your help.
Gabriela Felix Lorona
GED Program
There is light at the end of the tunnel and it is never too late to begin regardless of your life circumstances or previous mistakes...“You set your own limits in life”...Receiving my GED was certainly the biggest step in having stability and becoming a positive role model for my children, family, and community....Thank you Adult Literacy Plus of Southwest Arizona.
Brenda Buenrostro
GED Program
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