ll assignments are expected to be done before class starts on date listed at left.
(Please regard our first two meetings as orientation.)
*Remember that you can always come in and use our computers if you are having difficulty at home.
7/29 - Week 1
8/5 - Week 2
8/12/10 - Week 3
8/19/2010 - Week 4
There are two assignments for this Thursday: one assignment for reading and one for math.
**I would also like it if while you were reading, you write down any vocabulary words you do not know or understand in the story. I will ask you guys the meaning of some words in the story on Thursday. So be prepared.
2. Math Assignment
8-26-2010- Week 5
Math Assignments:
Writing assignments:
**Also, we'll have the DVD's this week, so bring $3 if you'd like copies of the lessons.**
9-2-2010 Week 6
Math Assignments:
Reading Assignments:
9-9-2010 Week 7:
Math assignments:
1. Complete all math packets and handouts and bring them all next week to class. The packets I'm looking for are 1st GED packet, three separate decimal packets, fractions, whole numbers, division, and the percentages handout.
Reading Assignments:
9-16-2010 Week 8
Math assignments:
Reading assignments:
9-23-2010 Week 9:
Math assignments:
2. GED connections assignment -Math-Lessons 33 & 35 (Measurement and Geometry), read key ideas, complete activity, and take quiz
Reading Assignments:
9-30-2010 Week 10:
Math assignments:
1. Complete Order of Operations/Signed numbers handout
Reading assignments:
10-7-2010 Week 11
Math assignments:
1) Complete signed numbers handout
2) Complete order of operations handout
3) Review the Measurement and Geometry quiz's answers.
4) Complete GED connections unit 34, 38-39: Formulas, Algebra & Special Topics, Read
Writing Assignments:
1) GED Connections
10-14-2010- Week 12
Math Assignments:
1) GED skill book handout, do all odd numbers on pages 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 21, 24, 31, 33
2) Finish any handouts from last week and bring in for your folder.
Just a Note:
Also, it's time to take your learning into a high gear...Let's start really studying hard and getting prepared...make a tutoring appointment if you do not understand ANY of the homework.
Everyone of you will pass the test, but ONLY with YOUR hard work and determination.
Have a great week everybody.
10-21-2010 -Week 13
Math assignments:
1) Finish working on the assigned pages from last week's packet
2) GED connections assignments-Read all key ideas, complete activities and take quizzes for each of the following assigned lessons
Lesson 28-29-Number sense and problem solving (if not completed already)
Lessons 30-31-Decimals/Fractions
Lessons 32 -Ratio/proportion/percent
Reading assignments:
GED Connections assignments-Read all key ideas, complete activities and take quizzes for each of the following assigned lessons
Lesson 12-Nonfiction
Lesson 13-Fiction
Lesson 14-Poetry
Lesson 15- Drama
If you have already done all of these assignments, then you're caught up on Reading assignments
Please Note: All students should drop your current tutor on PBS literacy and select Brian McCabe as your tutor. If you already have Brian as your tutor, then you don't need to do anything, thank you
Test taking tip of the week-- Don't spend too much time on one problem-your score is determined by how many questions you can answer correctly.
Have a great week everybody.
10-28-2010-Week 14
Math assignments:
1) Continue working on the GED Skills math packet. By this point, you should have completed up to page 20. If you are done up to page 20 and want to move ahead, that's great- go as far as you can.
2) GED connections assignments:
What you should already have completed:
Lesson 28-29-Number sense and problem solving (if not completed already)
Lessons 30-31-Decimals/Fractions
Lessons 32 -Ratio/proportion/percent
if you have not completed these activities, you are behind and need to catch up ASAP.
What you need to complete within the next two weeks:
Lesson 33-35- Measurement and Geometry: read key ideas, complete activity, and take the quiz.
Lesson 36-37- Data Analysis and Statistics: read key ideas, complete activity, and take the quiz.
Lesson 34,38-39- Formulas, Algebra, and Special Topics: read key ideas, complete activity, and take the quiz.
Please come to class with at least one question about something that you didn't totally understand from the math packet or the GED connections assignments.
Writing assignments:
1) GED Connection's assignments:
Please first read Internet Activity 2-passing the GED Language Arts Writing Test
What you should have already completed:
Lesson 9-Capitalization; lesson 9-Spelling; lesson 9-Mechanics; lesson 8-Conjunctions; lesson 8-Pronoun and antecedent-agreement; and lesson 10-Essay
If you have not completed these activities, you are behind and need to catch up ASAP.
As with all GED connections assignments, read key ideas, complete the activities, and take the quizzes.
What you need to complete within the next two weeks: Lesson 9-Commas; lesson 7-grammatically correct sentences; lesson 7-sentence and paragraph development
**Please make sure you complete all of the above writing activities. We will be working on building our five-paragraph essays over the next few weeks to prepare you for the actual GED writing test.
As you have read in Internet Activity 2, you will need to write an "expository" essay that is grammatically and structurally sound to pass the writing test. By completing the above activities and practicing your writing frequently, you are improving your chances of passing the writing part of the test.
As always, set up an appointment with me if you need help improving your writing.
Test taking tip of the week: Be prepared! Please don't make the mistake of waiting until the week of the test to make tutoring appointments for things you don't understand. Now is the time to get see me about things you do not understand-not the day before the test.
11-4-2010-Week 15
Math Homework-Please complete the rest of the GED skills packet and come to class with any questions that you have.
Some of you still have not completed all of the GED math sections; if you are one of those people, please get caught up this week.
Please visit webmath.com; this is a great website that shows you in detail how to solve many types of math problems.
Writing Homework- Please read over the five paragraph essay and transition handouts so you are prepared to work on your essays next week.
Take a practice test here if you like --->>>http://www.4tests.com/exams/examdetail.asp?eid=38
11-11-2010-Week 16
Math Homework-complete fractions handout
11-18-2010-Week 17
Math homework-please complete the following handouts: fractions, geometry, algebra
Also, catch up on GED connection's assignments-all unit activities and quizzes should be completed.
For students who have not passed the social studies portion of the GED, please do GED connections and read internet activity 16 "passing the GED social studies test.
Then, do internet activity assignment 17-Themes in US history-read key ideas, complete activity, and take quiz.
For students who have not yet passed the science portion of the GED test, please go to GED connections and read internet activity 22 "passing the GED science test".
Then, do internet activity 23 life science-read key ideas, complete activity, and complete quiz.
**********REMINDER-NO CLASS ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 25TH***************
For tutoring help, come in on Monday, November 22nd if you need help with homework assignments. I will be there all day from 9am -7 pm.
Have a good holiday everybody =)
DECEMBER 2, 2010
ATTENTION: ALL DISTANCE LEARNING STUDENTS WHO WANT TO REMAIN IN THE PROGRAM MUST COME TO TEMPLE THIS TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY TO TAKE STATE MANDATED TESTING. THE AVAILABLE TIMES ARE TUESDAY FROM 9AM-1PM, OR 5PM-8PM, OR WEDNESDAY, 9AM-1PM, OR 5PM-8PM.
OUR CLASSES WILL NOT START BACK UP UNTIL THE WEEK OF JANUARY 17TH.
ANYBODY WHO WANTS ASSIGNMENTS TO WORK ON OR WHO WANTS PRIVATE TUTORING OVER THE HOLIDAYS, PLEASE CONTACT ME.
HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY.
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