Adult Basic Education

The purpose of this course is to improve learner retention, persistence, and performance through research-proven goal setting, problem-solving, and evaluation, intervention, and self-awareness strategies. $25 per quarter BeDA tuition.

Math instruction in adding and subtracting of simple whole numbers. Reading instruction in phonics, language patterns, and using context to understand written material. Writing instruction for basic survival needs and for personal communication. $25 per quarter BeDA tuition.

Math instruction in place value, whole number operations, and problem-solving. Reading instruction in phonics, language patterns, and using context to understand written material. Writing instruction for basic survival needs and for personal communication. $25 per quarter BeDA tuition.

Math instruction in decimals, fractions, and problem-solving. Reading instruction in word meanings, structure in word meanings, structure of paragraphs, identification of main idea, distinguishing between fact and opinion and comprehension strategies for a variety of reading materials. Writing instruction in sentence composition and paragraph construction. $25 per quarter BeDA tuition.

Math instruction in percent, ratio, proportion, measurement, tables, and graphs. Reading instruction in organization and main idea, as well as in evaluation, comprehension, and making inferences using a variety of intermediate level reading materials. Writing instruction in writing connected paragraphs with correct punctuation, capitalization usage, spelling, and more complex sentence structure. $25 per quarter BeDA tuition.

Individualized instruction to prepare students to pass the four official GED(R) tests with a total score of 600 points or better. The GED(R) test consists of a battery of four individual tests. The four tests include Language arts-writing, Science, Social Studies, Mathematical Reasoning, and Reasoning Through Language Arts. $25 per quarter BeDA tuition.

Individual instruction to enable students to successfully complete all four of the GED(R) tests. Students may already have completed two of the tests and need to pass the two remaining tests. Or the student could have passed all four GED(R) tests but needs to accumulate more points to reach the necessary total score of 600 points. $25 per quarter BeDA tuition.

Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively communicate in English for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students read and report on books, short stories, graphs, maps, and informational text that relate to social studies, science and literature. Students meet composition objectives by writing complete sentences in short answers, notes, and paragraphs. Students build their vocabulary for reading and writing as well as improve spelling and technology skills. $25 per quarter BEdA tuition.

Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively communicate in English for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students read and report on books, short stories, graphs, maps, and informational text that relate to social studies, science and literature. Students meet composition objectives by writing complete sentences in short answers, notes, and paragraphs. Students build their vocabulary for reading and writing as well as improve spelling and technology skills. $25 per quarter BEdA tuition.

Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively communicate in English for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students read and report on college-level readings, graphs, maps, and informational texts that relate to social studies, science, and literature. Students meet composition requirements by composing texts that utilize complex writing patterns. Students research topics based on a focused question, compare texts from multiple sources, evaluate credibility of sources, and learn proper citation skills. $25 per quarter BEdA tuition.

Emphasizes the skills and strategies necessary for students placing at advanced high school levels of reading and math to successfully complete the four GED tests: Social Studies, Science, Reasoning through Language Arts, and Mathematical Reasoning. Students are expected to register for and take the official tests when ready. $25 per quarter BEdA tuition.

Individualized instruction to prepare students to pass the official Mathematics Reasoning GED(R) tests. $25 per quarter BeDA tuition.

This course integrates Washington Adult Basic Education ABE level 5 and 6 reading, writing, math, and listening standards and indicators with a college-level course. Example: Child Development Associate certificate, Nursing Assistant Certified, or Phlebotomy. $25 per quarter BeDA tuition.