ODHS 070 - 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/ODHS 44/ODHS 85 with a C or higher (or CASAS Math score 221+ or Accuplacer Arithmetic 237+). ODHS with a C or higher (or concurrent enrollment).
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Analyze and interpret charts, maps, and graphs to identify relevant information for supporting claims.
Identify causal relationships versus correlation or sequential order of events in a text.
Apply reading strategies to understand, analyze, summarize, and compare arguments, passages, and texts.
Apply writing skills to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning, relevant and sufficient evidence.
Apply test-taking skills to successfully pass GED tests.

Course Contents

Critical reading strategies
Writing for effective communication
Topics in social studies
Test taking strategies, including overcoming test anxiety, and time management strategies for timed tests

Instructional Units: 7