Division of Arts and Humanities
Winter Quarter 2005
GED CLASS SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR
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CLASS
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Kristin Clingan |
Title: GED Preparation |
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Office: R130 Office W Phone: 425-564-2266 |
Time: Location: Room R109 |
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Email: kclingan@bcc.ctc.edu Office Hours: Please call for an appointment. |
Dates: January 8 – March 19 Materials: Please be prepared for class by having a notebook for your work and a pen and pencil. |
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. To review and strengthen
reading and writing skills and general knowledge of five areas in the GED
Exam: writing, social studies, science,
literature, and mathematics. The class
work and practice tests will be done in Spanish in order to prepare for the GED
in Spanish. The class is designed to
also help improve English skills, and will be taught in English unless
explanations are needed for clarification.
2. To write paragraphs and
essays clearly.
3. To review basic arithmetic,
study concepts in algebra and geometry, and develop skills to solve
mathematical story problems.
4. To evaluate from your
studies and practice tests when to take the actual GED test, the college
entrance exam, or enroll in a credit English course, or ESL course.
5. To learn test-taking
strategies for multiple-choice tests.
6. To learn attitudes and
behaviors for successful test taking and a successful college career.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS
1. Promptly attend and actively
participate in each class. Attend all classes except in cases of illness
or emergency. Call me if you need to
miss class at 425-564-2266.
2. Share ideas during class and
complete all class work and homework activities.
3. Be respectful of yourself and
others when sharing ideas.
4. Ask questions or request
clarification about topics, class activities and/or assignments.
5. Establish and reevaluate test
readiness throughout the quarter.
AVAILABLE SERVICES
Students with disabilities who have accommodation needs are required to
contact Disability Support Services (DSS) and complete the DSS intake process
in order to establish eligibility for accommodation. DSS is located in B132. Telephone:
425-564-2498 or TTY 425-564-4110.
EVALUATION
1. Assessment will be given
throughout the quarter at individual levels.
Assessment tools include GED practice tests and a CASAS post-test. You will not be re-enrolled in the program if
you do not sit for the CASAS post-test.
2.
At the end of the quarter, the following evaluations will be given to
indicate your progress: C for
completion of a level, P for progress, and A for attendance but
no progress.
3. Recommendation will be given at the end of the quarter for continued class participation or advancement.