CCBS 072 - GED Prep Math & Science

Credits: 7
Variable Credit Course: No

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. Instruction offered in Spanish.

Prerequisite: CCB 041 with a C or higher OR CCBS 044 with a C or higher, OR CASAS Math score 221+ OR Accuplacer Arithmetic 237+.
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 science.
Evaluate procedural steps in scientific method and problem solving.
Demonstrate test-taking skills by successfully passing sections of the GED tests.

Course Contents

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

Instructional Units: 7