About this Event
Preparing to take the GED test? Join our free weekly GED tutoring sessions for support, practice, and guidance as you work toward passing your test. The session meets once a week for two hours and is open to anyone preparing for the GED, regardless of your current skill level. Get help reviewing key subjects, strengthening your test-taking skills, working through challenging questions, and building confidence. Everyone is welcome—come learn, practice, and take the next step toward getting your GED!
Week 1: Orientation & Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) – Reading
- Class Focus: Introduction to the GED computer system. Reading comprehension strategies, identifying the main idea, and analyzing author purpose.
- Homework: Complete a 30-minute RLA reading practice test. Read 2 opinion articles and summarize their main points.
Week 2: RLA – Writing & Extended Response
- Class Focus: Understanding the essay prompt. How to draft a 3-paragraph argument using text evidence. Grammar essentials (sentence structure and punctuation).
- Homework: Write one practice essay based on a provided prompt. Read 15 minutes a day.
Week 3: Social Studies
- Class Focus: Deciphering historical documents, political cartoons, and charts. High-yield topics: US History (the Revolution and the Civil War), Civics (3 branches of government), and Economics basics.
- Homework: Complete the Social Studies practice module. Review a timeline of major US historical events.
Week 4: Science
- Class Focus: Reading scientific passages, diagrams, and data tables. The Scientific Method. High-yield topics: Life science (cells and genetics), Physical science (force and energy), and Earth science.
- Homework: Complete the Science practice module. Practice calculating mean, median, and mode from scientific data.
Week 5: Mathematical Reasoning – Part 1
- Class Focus: Master the TI-30XS calculator (essential skill for saving time). Whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and basic word problems.
- Homework: Complete 30 basic math word problems using the official calculator.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Alano Club of Portland, 909 Northwest 24th Avenue, Portland, United States
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