Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

In personal, family, employment and community settings the student will

• Use writing as a communication tool
• Comprehend and interpret a variety of reading materials
• Apply math systems to daily life situations
• Plan for employment and life skills development
• Use GED Certificate to go to college or get job or improve skills
• Use the computer for basic word processing and internet activities
• Compute math problems using a calculator

• Write a letter or an essay that earns a CASAS holistic score of 4 or higher
• Take and pass a CASAS reading post-test and improve one level or pass the GED
• Take and pass a CASAS math post-test and improve one level or pass the GED
• Develop a transition plan for short and long range life planning
• Take ASSET or COMPASS test if college bound
• Complete a computer-based assignment
• Complete a post-test of math word problems using a calculator

Themes

• Life (e.g. family and citizen) and employability ( i.e. worker) planning
• Transition from ABE to post-secondary or ABE to work
• Life long learning
• Goal setting
• Decision making
• Memory techniques
• Confidence

 Concepts

• Time Management (attendance and completing tasks)
• Social skills (communication, and diversity)
• Goal setting
• Decision making
• Memory techniques
• Confidence

Issues

• Barriers to student success
• Communication
• Employability
• Access to resources for learning disabled students

Skills:
Communication Skills

• Plan, organize, write, edit, and revise letters and essays
• Use effective reading strategies to comprehend, analyze, evaluate, and apply written materials
• Develop vocabulary for oral and written communication
• Use a computer for basic word processing and learning activities when available

Job Skills

• Use career search resources
• Develop job search strategies and skills (interviewing, resume, and cover letter)
• Use technology effectively
• Communicate effectively at work

Math Skills

• Estimate and compute arithmetic calculations and use English measurements
• Use one-digit exponents and order of operations
• Develop problem-solving strategies for arithmetic, geometric, and algebraic applications
• Use a calculator for math problem solving

Problem Solving Skills

• Apply study skills, develop test-taking strategies
• Assess and re-assess short and long-term goals
• Develop critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Use a variety of research methods

Personal/Interpersonal Skills

• Building confidence and self-esteem
• Interact with others