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5.MD.2: Represent and interpret data.

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1. Algebra2go: Pre-Algebra Math

Activity Description

Algebra2Go
Source: Algebra2Go Homepage (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 

This Web site is filled with tools to assist teachers as they set up their math course as well as students looking for individual help. The site includes class notes, video worksheets, video lectures (using different formats if you cannot access YouTube), homework sets, topic quizzes to assess if students are able to skip the topic, and much more.

This is the Algebra2go Prealgebra course from Saddleback College with all lesson and class resources available for immediate download in one large zip file (1.14GB). 

 

Program Areas

ABE: Adult Basic Education, ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation, ASE: High School Diploma, ESL: English as a Second Language, CTE: Career Technical Education

Levels

Low, Intermediate, High, Intermediate High, Advanced
2. TV411: Utility Bill and Reading a Bar Graph

Activity Description

TV411 Reading a Utility Bill
 

This site has many activities which can be done independently by a student or in a class with a group of students. This will be a Basic Math activity. Students will watch the Utility Bill video, then they will do the online activity, Reading Charts and Graphs . Finally, students will work on online problems or worksheets from other sites..

The site also offers a wide variety of other topics in video format, many with worksheets or other resources to use. See the More Ways section below.

Program Areas

ABE: Adult Basic Education, ESL: English as a Second Language, ASE: High School Diploma

Levels

Low, Intermediate, High, Intermediate Low, Intermediate High, Advanced
3. A Calorie Counter: Fast Food Restaurants & Nutrition Facts Compared

Activity Description

Fast Food Restaurants & Nutrition Facts Compared
Source: Fast Food Restaurants & Nutrition Facts Compared Screenshot (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 

Use this site to teach students to read and understand fast food nutrition facts. The site allows users to search and compare the nutrition facts of popular fast-food restaurant menu items. Use the attached Word document for student to enter comparison data.

Program Areas

ESL: English as a Second Language, ABE: Adult Basic Education

Levels

Beginning High, Intermediate Low, Intermediate High, Advanced, All Levels
4. EconEdLink: Where Does the Money Come From?

Activity Description

EconEdLink: Where Does the Money Come From?
Source: Where Does the Money Come From? Lesson page (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 
In this activity, students calculate federal tax revenues collected in several different scenarios, learn about different kinds of taxes, and explore sales tax in different states.

 

Program Areas

ASE: High School Diploma, ABE: Adult Basic Education, ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation

Levels

All Levels
5. EdReady: Math Readiness System

Activity Description

EdReady
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EdReady is a personalized math and English readiness learning system that evaluates the skills of each student in the context of their goal and then provides a learning pathway to mastery. EdReady supports and accelerates math and English readiness.

 

This activity takes you through the steps to set up your own EdReady account and how you can use it with your students.

 

OTAN supports agencies wanting to try EdReady with their students. They will set up teacher accounts and needed student pathways. Students are assigned a “Goal key” that ensures the student is working in their teacher’s account. Teachers can track student progress and time on task.

 

For more information about EdReady, please see the Web-based article titled, “Accelerate Learning with EdReady”.

 

 

Program Areas

ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation, ABE: Adult Basic Education

Levels

6. Test Prep Review: GED Science Practice Test

Activity Description

 
Screenshot of GED Test Prep website
Source: GED Practice Test Review page (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 
This activity involves a GED Science practice test, which can be used as an in-class assessment, printed assessment without answers, or supplemental student resources following instruction. The site was originally set up for the 2002 GED; however, many of the modules are beneficial in preparing for 2014 GED. All assessments have answers and explanations. This is a commercial site and their intention is to sell their products; however, the practice tests are free.

Program Areas

ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation, ABE: Adult Basic Education

Levels

All Levels
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