Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Education Development (GED®)
Cascade Campus
Cascade Hall (CH), Room 306
971-722-5251
Rock Creek Campus
Building 3, Room 201
971-722-7770
Southeast Campus
Scott Hall, Room 106
971-722-6255
Sylvania Campus
Communication Technology Building (CT), Room 219
971-722-4903
Description
A non-credit program for self-improvement designed to expand basic skills for students whose abilities range from under prepared to pre-college level. Development of reading, writing and math skills are emphasized, as well as life skills, employability, and technology. Students without a high school diploma also have the opportunity to prepare for the GED® exams in four subject areas: social studies, science, reading/writing and math.
ABE classes are open to anyone 18 or over who wants to improve basic reading, writing and math skills at the pre-college level. Students who are 16 or 17 must first obtain an official release from high school before attending class. To enroll, individuals must attend an Orientation and Placement session. The sessions for both day and evening classes are conducted on a regular basis each term. Students needing special assistance such as an interpreter, a reader or a writer to participate in the orientation program should contact the Disabilities Services (971-722-4341) at least two weeks before the session is held.
Course of Study
Upon entering an ABE class, students’ reading, writing and math abilities are assessed and they are guided toward their personal academic goals. Large group, small group and individualized instruction are used to maximize academic gains. Day and evening classes are offered at all campuses and at some other locations in the community. There are also two online classes.
Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ABE 0782 | Foundations of Math 1 | 0 |
| ABE 0787 | Foundations of Math 2 (also offered in Spanish) | 0 |
| ABE 0790 | Intermediate Integrated Reading and Writing | 0 |
| ABE 0791 | Advanced Integrated Reading and Writing (also offered in Spanish) | 0 |
| ABE 0792 | Social Studies for GED and College Prep | 0 |
| ABE 0793 | Science for GED and College Prep | 0 |
The GED® State Examination
The GED® State Exam battery includes four tests:
- Social Studies: Content includes civics and government, US history, economics, and geography and the world. Reading skills assessed include comprehension, application, analysis and evaluation.
- Science: Gauges knowledge on life science, physical science, and earth science. This test covers reading skills components including comprehension, application, analysis and evaluation.
- Reasoning Through Language Arts: Consists of mostly non-fiction and some fiction passages. Reading skills assessed include comprehension, application and analysis. The test includes an extended-response written question.
- Mathematics: Incorporates arithmetic (measurement, number relationships and data analysis), algebra and geometry. Skills that are tested are problem-solving abilities and higher level thinking skills.