ERIC Number: ED384709
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1995
Pages: 221
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ISBN: ISBN-0-7306-7444-4
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Not One Right Answer--Mathematics within the Certificates of General Education for Adults.
Halliday, Penny, Ed.; Marr, Beth, Ed.
This publication provides curriculum ideas for the mathematical stream of the Certificates of General Education (CGE) for Adults in Victoria, Australia. It is intended to support people developing numeracy or basic mathematics courses in adult literacy and basic education. An introduction defines numeracy, describes the accreditation framework for the certificates, and places numeracy within that framework. The remainder of the publication describes eight successful courses currently being delivered by practicing teachers and demonstrates how these courses relate to the accreditation framework. The curriculum examples attempt to cover a range of types and levels. The following courses are described: a special needs program at level 1, an integrated numeracy/literacy program at level 1/2, an industry numeracy program at level 1/2, numeracy by telematics at level 2, a return to study mathematics course for women at level 2/3, and a bridging math course at level 4. For each course, with its own individual teacher and program designer, there is a brief outline and description, an explanation of the relationship of the course to the competencies of the CGE for Adults and sample course outlines and activities. Some sections conclude with a bibliography. (YLB)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Educational Certificates, Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Lesson Plans, Literacy Education, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction, Numeracy, Program Descriptions, Student Certification
Adult Basic Education Resource and Information Service (ARIS), National Languages and Literacy Institute of Australia, GPO Box 372F, Melbourne, Victoria 3001 Australia ($25 Australian plus postage; quantity price, on application).
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Adult, Community, and Further Education Board, Melbourne (Australia).
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