Fast Track your ABE Students to the GED Maxine McCormick Contemporary MHC

Step 1 Know their multiplication tables – show shortcut Students have a GED answer sheet available Be able to find the 10 and 25% of any number Knows the difference between square roots and exponents - rule Knows how to solve multiple step word problems Knows the Pythagorean theorem Can work the calculator Can solve irregular patterned shapes Fractions/Decimals/percents

Step 2 Knows Capitalization and Punctuation rules Know the 16 Homonyms on GED Understands the types of sentences Can organize a paragraph – hint words Indentifies the 6 kinds of writing – organizers Builds Tier 2 vocabulary Writing an Essay – 6 types

Step 3 Prefix, Root Word, Suffix Tier Two Vocabulary – Words to Learn By Timed Readings- Speed and Comprehension Synthesis – Author’s purpose and tone Understands how to interpret a poem, play and drama Who, What, When, Where, Why Pre Reading Skills for Predicting Poetry, Drama, Non Fiction, Fiction

Step 4 Building prior knowledge in Science and SS Evaluate a chart, map and cartoon – 75% Build a academic vocabulary Timed content reading Time Line Understanding Presentations to class

Step 5 Everyday practice, practice, practice- timer Use practice tests in small groups Teach Mental Math shortcuts Create systems to Memory Do an essay everyday for entire class Model the excellence Presentations – Visuals – Charts