FUNDAMENTAL LEVEL COURSES

Equivalent to Grade 8

ENGLISH

ENGL 011

Introduction to basic reading, writing, spelling and grammar.
Prerequisite: Meet with an advisor.

ENGL 012

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

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

Learners acquire increased fluency in both reading and oral communications, as well as develop writing strategies.
Prerequisite: ENGL 013 or assessment.

ENGL 015

Builds on everyday reading and writing skills developed in Engl 014. Useful for developing strategies for dealing with personal, work and educational situations.
Prerequisite: ENGL 014 or assessment.

ENGL 016

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.

MATH

note: ALFM 011-016 replaces Math 010 and Math 020

ALFM 011

Introduction to Addition and Subtraction.
Prerequisite: Basic reading skills.

ALFM 012

Increase skills in Addition and Subtraction and Introduction to Multiplication.
Prerequisite: Math 011 and basic reading skills, or assessment.

ALFM 013 

Increase skills in Multiplication and Introduction to Division.
Prerequisite: Math 012 and basic reading skills, or assessment.

ALFM 014

Focus on Decimals.
Prerequisite: Math 013 and basic reading skills, or assessment.

ALFM 015

Focus on Common Fractions.
Prerequisite: Math 014 and basic reading skills, or assessment.

ALFM 016

Focus on Ratio, Proportion and Percent.
Prerequisite: Math 015, or assessment.

COMPUTER STUDIES

COST 020

Designed to provide adult learners with a basic introduction to computers including keyboarding, word processing, e-mail and the internet.
Prerequisites: Basic reading skills
Recommended: ENGL 016 or assessment