Adult Basic

Education (ABE)

High School Equivalency (HSE, GED)

10 WEEK COURSE | Weekly: 2 CLASSES | 9 Hours + Study

Gain literacy instruction aligned to the Arizona Adult Education Content Standards. Workforce Preparation activities can be provided concurrently with ABE instruction.

Level - Beginner

Aligned to students with educational functioning levels below secondary education (pre-GED test level).

Current Registration - Open

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COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Overview

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Secondary Education Preparation

Course designed for students with educational functioning levels below secondary education (pre-GED test level) for promotion to our Adult Secondary Education courses that align with college and career readiness standards.
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Skills Learning

ABE courses are offered in the subject areas of English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Social Studies, Science and Civics.

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Gain Employ-ability

Workforce Preparation activities are provided concurrently with ABE instruction. ABE Instructional Leaders provide engaging, dynamic and explicit lessons in a welcoming and motivational environment.

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World Class Educators

ALPS Adult Basic Education program features knowledgeable, certified instructors who deliver quality instruction aligned to the Arizona Adult Education Content Standards

CLASSES

Course Subjects

Student Achievement in Reading – STAR

10 week course

The course uses evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI) to help learners improve their skills in each of the four essential components of reading: alphabetics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Individual diagnostic reading assessments determine students’ appropriate reading levels and prioritizes individual learners’ areas of strengths and needs in the four components; the teacher provides direct and explicit instruction, using the most relevant EBRI techniques suited to the specific levels of instruction for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Teaching is designed around engaging topics and materials that are relevant to learners’ needs and providing formative assessment that is continuously monitored by the teacher and learners to gauge its effectiveness.

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English Language Arts – ELA 100

10 week course

The course teaches students English fundamentals in grammar, reading and writing. Upon course completion, students in ELA 100 will be able to identify the main topic and retell key details of a text, ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, analyze how individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text, and demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. Students in ELA 100 will know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently. At the conclusion of this course, students will be comfortable using, Google Docs, educational software and basic online browsing.

Certificate

Mathematics – MAT 100

10 week course

The course helps students to execute and apply number sense to perform basic whole number computations with precision and fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using standard algorithms and begin familiarizing themselves with the GED Exam approved TI-30XS calculator. Upon successful completion of the course, students will show advancement in the areas of Computation and Applied Mathematics allowing them to proceed to MAT 200.

Certificate

OBJECTIVES

Course Syllabus

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Student Achievement in Reading – STAR

Diagnostic Reading Assessments
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STAR Orientation

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Alphabetic, Vocabulary, Fluency & Comprehension

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Final Examinations

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English Language Arts – ELA 100

Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs
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Complete Sentences and Fragments

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Run-on Sentences

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Compound Subjects and Predicate

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Compound Sentence Parts

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Adding Modifiers

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Sentence Formation Review

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Paragraph Development

Capitalization
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Punctuation

Writing Conventions
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Final Examinations

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MAT - 100

The Number System
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Addition

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Subtraction

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Multiplication

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Division

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Problem Solving

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Data and Probability

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Algebra

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Geometry and Measurement

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Final Examinations

Course Materials

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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.

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Internet Access

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Webcam

Video Camera on your computer.
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Headset & Microphone

For components of the online curriculum.
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Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Presentation software

Necessary for some school assignments. ALPS recommends Gmail (free) with Docs, Sheets, & Slides.

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A Quiet Space

To attend virtual classes and study.
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Phone

To contact (call or text) your teacher for classes or if you have technical problems.
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E-mail

To contact your teacher for classes. ALPS recommends Gmail (free) with Docs, Sheets, & Slides.
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Paper Notebooks

Optional for those who work best writing notes on paper format.
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Pencils, Pens, and Highlighters

Optional for emphasizing content in notes and study material.
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Ruler, Calculator, Stapler, Tape, and Paper Clips

Optional for emphasizing content in notes and study material. The calculator model: TI-30XS is recommended for those preparing for the High School Equivalency test. Stapler, tape, and paper clips are optional for classwork and/or organization.
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Binders

Optional to organize your school material by subject(s).
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Backpack or Carry Bag

Optional for those who come in in-person to class on some days of the week.
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COURES

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