EDUC 225 – Page 1
Date Approved:
3/29/77
Date Scanned:
5/12/2005
COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS
A.
Title:
G.E.D. PREPARATION
3 hours lecture per week
6 weeks total
Education 225
0 units
Prerequisite: 18 or older
Description of the course:
Will cover the basics in math, English, reading, geography
and science in preparation for taking the G.E.D. test.
B.
C.
Objectives of the course: To review basic skills and build confidence in preparation for the G.E.D.
test.
Organization of the course:
1.
Textbook: ADULT EDUCATION ENGLISH/MATH REVIEW WORKBOOK
Youth Education System.
2.
Supplementary materials: Peace Corps material, adult education handbook, handouts.
3.
Examinations: G.E.D. test at the end of the course.
4.
Assigned work: workbooks, written assignments.
5.
Type of presentation: lecture, discussion.
6.
Recommended class size: no limit.
7.
Evaluation: G.E.D. test
D.
Special notes to counselors: This course is designed for those students wishing to take the G.E.D.
test. Students must be 18 or older in order to take the test. There will be a fee of $10.00 per student
for the G.E.D. test.
E.
Outline of the course:
1.
Spelling review, vocabulary building.
2.
Grammar review.
3.
Mathematics review.
a.
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
b.
Fractions, decimals, percentages.
c.
Simple algebra and geometry.
d.
Square roots, sets, number lines.
4.
Social studies.
a.
Principles of geography.
5.
Science.
a.
Earth.
b.
Water.
c.
Air.
d.
Solar system.
e.
Universe.