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Curriculum Background |
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Curriculum - a PLAN for
educational programming focusing on . . .
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Subject
matter and/or learning |
Experiences
intended for the learner |
Definitions
of measurable outcomes |
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Life Skills Reading Skills Job Readiness Skills Math Skills Citizenship Skills Critical Thinking & Life Long Learning Skills |
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Student Goals as Curriculum? Collaborative (Participatory) Curriculum "Creation"? |
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Requirements for transitioning into an educational level
Contested Ground:
Performance Accountability in Adult Basic Education NCSALL REPORT #1 July 1998
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EDUCATIONAL FUNCTIONING LEVEL DESCRIPTORS—ADULT BASIC EDUCATION LEVELS |
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Literacy Level |
Basic |
Numeracy Skills |
Functional and Workplace Skills |
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Beginning
ABE Literacy Test
Benchmark: TABE
(5-6) scale scores (grade level 0-1.9): Total
reading 529 and below Total
math 540 and below Total
language 599 and below TABE
(7-8) scale scores (grade level 0-1.9): Reading
367 and below Total
Math 313 and below Language
391 and below CASAS:
200 and below 0-1.9): Total
Math: 476 and below Communication:
496 and below ABLE
scale scores (grade level 0-1.9): Reading
523 and below Math
521 and below |
Individual has no or
minimal reading and writing skills. May have little or no
comprehension of how print corresponds to
spoken language and may have difficulty using a
writing instrument. At the upper range of this
level, individual can recognize, read and write
letters and numbers, but has a limited
understanding of connected prose and may need frequent
re-reading. Can write a limited number of
basic sight words and familiar words and
phrases; may also be able to write simple sentences or
phrases, including very simple messages. Can write basic
personal information. Narrative writing is
disorganized and unclear; inconsistently
uses simple punctuation (e.g., periods, commas,
question marks); contains frequent errors in spelling. |
\Individual has little or
no recognition of numbers or simple counting skills
or may have only minimal skills, such as the
ability to add or subtract single digit numbers. |
Individual has little or
no ability to read basic signs or maps, can provide
limited personal information on simple forms. The
individual can handle routine entry level jobs
that require little or no basic written
communication or computational skills and no knowledge of
computers or other technology. |
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EDUCATIONAL FUNCTIONING LEVEL DESCRIPTORS—ADULT BASIC EDUCATION LEVELS |
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Literacy Level |
Basic |
Numeracy Skills |
Functional and Workplace Skills |
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Beginning
Basic Education Test
Benchmark: TABE
(5-6) scale scores (grade level 2-3.9): Total
reading 530-679 Total
math 541-677 Total
language 600-677 TABE
(7-8): scale scores (grade level 2-3.9): Total
Math: 314-441 Language:
392-490 CASAS:
201-210 2-3.9): Total
Math: 477-492 Communication:
498-506 ABLE
scale scores (grade level 2-3.9): Math:
530-591 |
Individual can read simple
material on familiar subjects and comprehend
simple and compound sentences in single or
linked paragraphs containing a familiar
vocabulary; can write simple notes and messages on
familiar situations, but lacks clarity and focus.
Sentence structure lacks variety, but shows some
control of basic grammar (e.g., present and past
tense), and consistent use of punctuation (e.g.,
periods, capitalization). |
Individual can count, add
and subtract three digit numbers, can perform
multiplication through 12; can identify simple
fractions and perform other simple arithmetic operations. |
Individual is able to read
simple directions, signs and maps, fill out simple
forms requiring basic personal information,
write phone messages and make simple change. There is
minimal knowledge of, and
experience with, using computers and related technology.
The individual can handle basic entry
level jobs that require minimal literacy skills;
can recognize very short, explicit, pictorial texts,
e.g. understands logos related to worker safety
before using a piece of machinery; can read want
ads and complete simple job applications. |
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EDUCATIONAL FUNCTIONING LEVEL DESCRIPTORS—ADULT BASIC EDUCATION LEVELS |
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Literacy Level |
Basic |
Numeracy Skills |
Functional and Workplace Skills |
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Low
Adult Secondary Education Test
benchmark: TABE
(5-6) scale scores (grade level 9-10.9): Total
reading: 762-775 Total
math: 777-789 Total
language 731-743 TABE
(7-8): scale scores (grade level 9-10.9): Total
Math: 566-594 Language:
560-585 CASAS:
236-245 Total
Math: 534-548 Communication:
527-535 ABLE
scale scores (grade level 9-10.9): Math:
694-716 |
Individual can comprehend
expository writing and identify spelling,
punctuation and grammatical errors; can comprehend a
variety of materials such as periodicals and
non-technical journals on common topics; can
comprehend library reference materials and
compose multi-paragraph essays; can listen to oral
instructions and write an accurate synthesis of
them; can identify the main idea in reading selections
and use a variety of context issues to determine
meaning. Writing is organized and cohesive
with few mechanical errors; can write using a
complex sentence structure; can write
personal notes and letters that accurately reflect thoughts. |
Individual can perform all
basic math functions with whole numbers,
decimals and fractions; can interpret and solve simple
algebraic equations, tables and graphs and can
develop own tables and graphs; can use math
in business transactions. |
Individual is able or can
learn to follow simple multi-step directions, and
read common legal forms and manuals; can
integrate information from texts, charts and
graphs; can create and use tables and graphs; can
complete forms and applications and complete
resumes; can perform jobs that require
interpreting information from various sources and
writing or explaining tasks to other workers; is
proficient using computers and can use most common
computer applications; can understand the impact
of using different technologies; can
interpret the appropriate use of new software and technology. |
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Literacy Level |
Basic |
Numeracy Skills |
Functional and Workplace Skills |
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High
Adult Secondary Education Test
benchmark: TABE
(5-6) scale scores (grade level 11-12.9): Total
reading: 776 and above Total
math: 790 and above Total
language: 744 and above TABE
(7-8): scale scores (grade level 11-12): Total
Math: 595 and above Language:
586 and above CASAS:
246 and higher Total
Math: 551 and above Communication:
538 and above ABLE
scale scores (grade level 11-12): Math:
717 and above |
Individual can comprehend,
explain and analyze information from a variety
of literacy works, including primary source
materials and professional journals; can
use context cues and higher order processes to
interpret meaning of written material. Writing is
cohesive with clearly expressed ideas supported
by relevant detail; can use varied and complex
sentence structures with few mechanical errors. |
Individual can make
mathematical estimates of time and space and can
apply principles of geometry to measure
angles, lines and surfaces; can also apply trigonometric
functions. |
Individuals are able to
read technical information and complex manuals; can
comprehend some college level books and
apprenticeship manuals; can function in most job
situations involving higher order thinking; can
read text and explain a procedure about a complex
and unfamiliar work procedure, such as
operating a complex piece of machinery; can evaluate
new work situations and processes, can work
productively and collaboratively in groups
and serve as facilitator and reporter of group work.
The individual is able to use common software and
learn new software applications; can define
the purpose of new technology and software
and select appropriate technology; can adapt use
of software or technology to new
situations and can instruct others, in written or oral
form on software and technology use. |
From the National Reporting System