GED/HSED Mathematics Learning Plan LEARNING PLAN 1 Whole Numbers

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Title Whole Numbers Developer(s) Charles H. Brown Date 10/6/2002

Prerequisites

1. 6.0 grade equivalent (GE) on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) mathematics, Level D or entry level determined by another appropriate assessment such as the COMPASS or ASSET 2. Consent of the instructor

Competency A. Calculate with whole numbers. Linked Core Abilities A. Demonstrate critical thinking B. Use mathematics effectively Performance Standards Criteria---Performance will be satisfactory when: a. learner calculates with whole numbers. b. learner adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides whole numbers. c. learner applies order of operation. d. learner calculates with 70% accuracy on an assessment with at least 10 items. Conditions---Competence will be demonstrated: A.1. in the calculation of whole numbers. A.2. with or without a calculator A.3. in class. A.4. in a lab. Learning Objectives This learning plan addresses the following learning objectives to help you master the competency: a. Identify place value. b. Add whole numbers up to 4 digits. c. Subtract whole numbers up to 4 digits. d. Multiply whole numbers up to 4 digits. e. Divide whole numbers up to 4 digits divided by 2 digits. f. Round whole numbers. g. Compare whole numbers (greater than, less than, equal to). h. Apply estimation strategies. i. Apply the order of operations.

Learning Activities

_____1. Complete assigned lessons n Skills Bank Number Concepts. _____2. Complete assigned lessons, "Number and Operation Sense," pp. 34-65 in GED Mathematics, OR complete GED Mini-Test, pp. 66-69. _____3. **Complete lesson 8 and 9, "Order of Operations," pp. 23-27, in Essential Mathematics for Life Book 7. _____4. Complete assigned lessons on "Whole Numbers," pp. 4-20, in Essential Mathematics for Life Book 7, OR take posttest on whole numbers, pp. 30-31. _____5. Complete assigned "Whole Numbers" calculator exercises, pp. 4-11 in Mathematics Calculator. _____6. Estimate a shopping list. _____7. Reconcile a bank statement. _____8. _____9.

Assessment Activities

_____1. Take the Number Concepts Posttest in Skills Bank. Record your score here:__________%; date__________; instructor's initials__________. _____2. Take GED Mini-Test on Number and Operation Sense (whole numbers) in GED Mathematics, pp. 66-69. Record your score here:__________%; date__________; instructor's initials__________. _____3. Take posttest on whole numbers in Essential Mathematics for Life, Book 2, pp. 18-20. Record your score here:__________% date__________; instructor's initials__________. _____4. _____5.

GED/HSED Mathematics Learning Plan LEARNING PLAN 2 Fractions

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Title Fractions Developer(s) Charles H. Brown Date 10/6/2002

Prerequisites

1. 6.0 grade equivalent (GE) on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) mathematics, Level D or entry level determined by another appropriate assessment such as the COMPASS or ASSET 2. Consent of the instructor

Competency B. Calculate with fractions. Linked Core Abilities A. Demonstrate critical thinking B. Use mathematics effectively Performance Standards Criteria---Performance will be satisfactory when: a. learner calculates with fractions. b. learner adds, subtracts, multiplies, divides, and simplifies fractions. c. learner calculates fractions at 70% accuracy on an assessment of at least 10 items. Conditions---Competence will be demonstrated: B.1. in the calculations with fractions B.2. with or without a calculator. B.3. in class B.4. in a lab Learning Objectives This learning plan addresses the following learning objectives to help you master the competency: a. Write fractions from diagrams and words. b. Add fractions. c. Subtract fractions. d. Multiply fractions. e. Divide fractions. f. Compare fractions using greater than, less than, or equal to

Learning Activities

_____1. Complete assigned lessons on fractions in Skills Bank Computation. _____2. Complete Lessons 5 & 6, "Introduction to Fractions," pp. 70-87, in GED Mathematics. _____3. Complete Lesson 34 on "Reducing fractions" in Essential Mathematics for Life Book 2, pp. 102-103. _____4. Complete Lesson 7, "Adding and Subtracting Fractions," pp. 88-91, in GED Mathematics. _____5. Complete activity on "Finding Least Common Denominators," pp. 106-107, in Essential Mathematics for Life Book 2. _____6. Complete Lesson 36 on "Comparing Fractions," pp. 108-109, in Essential Mathematics for Life Book. _____7. Complete Lesson 7, "Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers," pp 92-93, in GED Mathematics. _____8. Complete Lesson 7, "Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers," pp. 94-99 in GED Mathematics. _____9. Complete Lesson 15, "Fractions and Mixed Numbers," pp. 50-66, in Essential Mathematics for Life #7. _____10. Complete assigned lessons, 8-10 "Fractions and Mixed Numbers," pp. 18-23, in Mathematics Calculator. _____11. Double, triple, 1/2 a recipe. _____12. Compute wages given number of hours to the nearest quarter hour. _____13. Read a standard 12-inch ruler. _____14. _____15.

Assessment Activities

_____1. Complete GED Mini-Test on Fractions in GED Mathematics, pp. 100-103. Record your score here__________%; date__________; instructor's initials__________. _____2. Take posttest on Fractions in Essential Mathematics for Life Book 2, pp. 167-168. Record your score here__________%; date__________; instructor's initials__________. _____3. _____4.

GED/HSED Mathematics Learning Plan LEARNING PLAN 3 Decimals

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Title Decimals Developer(s) Charles H. Brown Date 10/6/2002

Prerequisites

1. 6.0 grade equivalent (GE) on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) mathematics, Level D or entry level determined by another appropriate assessment such as the COMPASS or ASSET 2. Consent of the instructor

Competency C. Calculate with decimals. Linked Core Abilities A. Demonstrate critical thinking B. Use mathematics effectively Performance Standards Criteria---Performance will be satisfactory when: a. learner calculates with decimals. b. learner adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides decimals. c. learner calculates at 70% accuracy on an assessment of at least 10 items. Conditions---Competence will be demonstrated: C.1. in the calculations with decimals C.2. with or without a calculator C.3. in class C.4. in a lab Learning Objectives This learning plan addresses the following learning objectives to help you master the competency: a. Read and write decimals. b. Add decimals. c. Subtract decimals. d. Multiply decimals. e. Divide decimals. f. Round decimals. g. Change decimals to fractions in lowest terms. h. Change fractions to decimals. i. Compare decimals (greater than, less than, equal to). j. Use estimation strategies.

Learning Activities

_____1. Complete assigned lessons on "Decimals" in Skills Bank Computation.