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116. Math Fact Cafe: Math facts, flashcards, and problem worksheet generation tool

Activity Description

Math Facts
Source: Math Facts (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 

Math Fact Cafe provides math fact sheets, flashcards, and online practice for students. The focus of the site is on math taught in the elementary grades K-5, but can be used with ABE students. You can access hundreds of pre-generated math sheets or create custom sheets to meet a student's specific needs.

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Program Areas

ABE: Adult Basic Education

Levels

Low, Intermediate
117. Math Goodies: Celebrate Pi Day

Activity Description

Pi Day
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In this activity, students explore the meaning of Pi and to celebrate Pi Day through online activities. The mathematical constant Pi, sometimes written as Pi, is approximately equal to 3.14159... Each year, Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 by math enthusiasts around the world. Students engage in web-based inquiry to explore the meaning and history of Pi and calculations involving Pi.

Students also explore the history of Pi Day and how it is celebrated. There are several activities to celebrate Pi Day by engaging students in online activities of their own choosing. Links to resources on Pi and Pi Day are provided.

The lesson is divided into 4 steps:

  1. Learning About Pi
  2. Learning About the Meaning and History of Pi
  3. Learning About Pi Day
  4. Celebrating Pi Day
  5. All the steps for the lessons are included in the site.

Has EEE Lesson Plan

Program Areas

ASE: High School Diploma, ABE: Adult Basic Education

Levels

Intermediate, High
118. Math is Fun: Solving One-Step Equations Using Addition and Subtraction

Activity Description

Algebra Balance
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Students use the Math Is Fun interactive "Balance when Adding and Subtracting" activity to explore how equations remain balanced when the same operation is performed on both sides. Through hands-on experimentation, students discover the principles of solving one-step algebraic equations and develop an understanding of inverse operations, equality, and variable isolation.

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Program Areas

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

Levels

High
119. Medline Plus

Activity Description

MedLinePlus
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Medline's Patient Education Institute offers medical information in video and written formats. 

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Program Areas

ABE: Adult Basic Education

Levels

Low, Intermediate, High, All Levels
120. Memory Techniques and other Reading Comprehension Practices

Activity Description

Man imagining acronym HOME
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This site offers extensive interactive practice with grammar, reading, vocabulary, and some writing. The site is from Canada, so there may be a few differences between their English and ours, but overall it is a good resource.

The site offers students a choice of level from upper beginner to advanced.

Has EEE Lesson Plan

Program Areas

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

Levels

Low, Intermediate, High, Intermediate Low, Intermediate High, Advanced
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OTAN activities are funded by contract CN240137 from the Adult Education Office, in the Career & College Transition Division, California Department of Education, with funds provided through Federal P.L., 105-220, Section 223. However, OTAN content does not necessarily reflect the position of that department or the U.S. Department of Education.