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Literacy

Build Your Skills in math and English up to the grade nine level.

Math

MATH 010 Math-Basic

Introduction to the use of numbers. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are stressed.

Prerequisite: Basic reading skills.

MATH 011 Adult Literacy Fundamental Math Level 1

Math 011 provides students with the skills necessary to enter Math 012.

Prerequisite: Basic reading skills.

MATH 012 Adult Literacy Fundamental Math Level 2

Math 012 provides students with the skills necessary to enter Math 013.

Prerequisite: Math 011 and basic reading skills, or assessment.

MATH 013 Adult Literacy Fundamental Math Level 3

Math 013 provides students with the skills necessary to enter Math 014.

Prerequisite: Math 012 and basic reading skills, or assessment.

MATH 014 Adult Literacy Fundamental Math Level 4

Math 014 provides students with the skills necessary to enter Math 015.

Prerequisite: Math 013 and basic reading skills or assessment.

MATH 015 Adult Literacy Fundamental Math Level 5

Math 015 provides students with the skills necessary to enter Math 016.

Prerequisite: Math 014 and basic reading skills or assessment.

MATH 016 Adult Literacy Fundamental Math Level 6

Math 016 builds on math skills learned in previous ALFM courses. Topics include ratio and proportion, percent, calculating discounts and tax and graphing. Math 016 provides students with the skills necessary to enter Math 030.

Prerequisite: Math 015 or assessment.

MATH 020 Math-Fundamental

Part of the Fundamental ABE program, providing Grade 8 equivalency. Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, introductory geometry, measurement and graphing.

Prerequisite: MATH 010 and ENGL 010 or assessment.

English

ENGL 011 English - Fundamental Level 1

This is an introduction to basic reading, writing, spelling and grammar.

Prerequisite: Meeting with a literacy placement advisor.

ENGL 012 English - Fundamental Level 2

This course builds on basic language skills studied in ENGL 011. Students gain confidence in reading short passages and writing simple correct sentences, as well as in setting personal goals.

Prerequisite: ENGL 011 or assessment.

ENGL 013 English - Fundamental Level 3

This course is designed to help adults read better. Emphasis is also placed on writing, spelling and introductory computer skills needed to succeed in other Adult Basic Education courses or in meeting learning goals.

Prerequisite: ENGL 012 or assessment.

ENGL 014 English - Fundamental Level 4

Learners acquire increased fluency in both reading and oral communication, as well as development of writing strategies.

Prerequisite: ENGL 013 or assessment.

ENGL 015 English - Fundamental Level 5

This course builds on everyday reading and writing skills developed in ENGL 014. It is useful for developing strategies for dealing with personal, work and educational situations.

Prerequisite: ENGL 014 or assessment

ENGL 016 English - Fundamental Level 6

This course focuses on mastery of fundamental skills in reading comprehension, narrative writing and acquisition of study skills needed for success in ENGL 037 and other intermediate level courses.

Prerequisite: ENGL 015 or assessment.