Fast Track your ABE Students to the GED

Maxine McCormick Contemporary MHC

Step 1

         Know their multiplication tables – show shortcut Students have a GED answer sheet available Be able to find the 10 and 25% of any number Knows the difference between square roots and exponents - rule Knows how to solve multiple step word problems Knows the Pythagorean theorem Can work the calculator Can solve irregular patterned shapes Fractions/Decimals/percents

Step 2

 Knows Capitalization and Punctuation rules  Know the 16 Homonyms on GED    Understands the types of sentences Can organize a paragraph – hint words Indentifies the 6 kinds of writing – organizers   Builds Tier 2 vocabulary Writing an Essay – 6 types

Step 3

        Prefix, Root Word, Suffix Tier Two Vocabulary – Words to Learn By Timed Readings- Speed and Comprehension Synthesis – Author’s purpose and tone Understands how to interpret a poem, play and drama Who, What, When, Where, Why Pre Reading Skills for Predicting Poetry, Drama, Non Fiction, Fiction

Step 4

  Building prior knowledge in Science and SS Evaluate a chart, map and cartoon – 75%  Build a academic vocabulary  Timed content reading  Time Line Understanding  Presentations to class

Step 5

 Everyday practice, practice, practice- timer  Use practice tests in small groups  Teach Mental Math shortcuts  Create systems to Memory  Do an essay everyday for entire class   Model the excellence Presentations – Visuals – Charts