CCB 062 - GED Prep Math & Science

Credits: 7
Variable Credit Course: Yes

Lecture Hours: 77
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Students work toward knowledge and competencies required to pass GED exams in math and science.

Prerequisite: CCB 041 or HSC 44 or HSC 85 with a C or higher (or CASAS Math score 221+ or Accuplacer Arithmetic 237+) Prerequisite/Corequisite: HSC 018 or ELA 018 with a C or higher (or concurrent enrollment).
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Apply mathematical reasoning and critical thinking skills to real-world scenarios to solve problems using number sense, algebra, geometry, and statistics.
Apply reading strategies to analyze and interpret scientific arguments, evidence, and text-based information about subjects related to physical, Earth, and life sciences.
Evaluate procedural steps in scientific method and problem solving.
Demonstrate test-taking skills by successfully passing sections of the GED test.

Course Contents

Critical reading strategies
Topics in math
Topics in science
Overcoming test anxiety
Time management strategies for timed tests

Instructional Units: 7