Mathematics
8.F.1,3: Define, evaluate, and compare functions.
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1. Algebra Lab: Graphing Absolute Value
Activity Description
In this activity, students learn to graph Absolute Value Functions. Using a few examples, students investigate different patterns of functions. There is a short assessment where students can check their understanding of graphing absolute value functions.
Program Areas
ASE: High School Diploma, ABE: Adult Basic Education, ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation
Levels
High
Details
Activity Website:
https://algebralab.org
Main Website:
https://www.algebralab.org/lessons/lesson.aspx?file=Algebra_AbsoluteValueGraphing.xml
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2. EconEdLink: Where Does the Money Come From?
Activity Description
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
Details
Activity Website:
https://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/lessons/lessons6-12.cfm
Main Website:
https://www.econedlink.org/resources/where-does-the-money-come-from/
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3. EdReady: Math Readiness System
Activity Description
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
Details
Activity Website:
https://otan.edready.org/home
Main Website:
https://otan.edready.org/home
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4. Test Prep Review: GED Science Practice Test
Activity Description
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
Details
Activity Website:
https://www.testprepreview.com/
Main Website:
https://www.testprepreview.com/ged_practice.htm
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5. Algebra2go: Prealgebra Math
Activity Description
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.
Program Areas
ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation
Levels
Details
Activity Website:
https://www.saddleback.edu/faculty/lperez/algebra2go/index.html
Main Website:
https://www.saddleback.edu/faculty/lperez/algebra2go/index.html
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