Short URL of this page: http://bit.ly/cbcged
Handout: Top 10 Things GED Students Should Know About the Library
Books
- Search the CBC Library Catalog with the keyword “GED” to find relevant books. View results.
- Browse CBC Library reference books on statistics. Browse shelf around call number HA202.
- You can also browse the LOC/GED books on the Reserve Reference shelf near the reference desk. (Consumer Reports, which we subscribe in print, is also a good source for statistics.)
- GED books from the Mid-Columbia Library (38 items as of 5/2011)
Online Library Reference Databases
(You don't need a password to use these on CBC campus, but you can login from home with the quarterly library password)
Oxford English Dictionary (OED)
Oxford Reference Online
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
Daily Life Online Essays about the domestic, economic, religious, and other aspects of people's daily lives, ancient to modern.
CultureGrams Concise, readable information about countries and cultures.
Online Test Prep
1. Free online practice tests from Mid-Columbia Library
- Go to their Electronic Resources page;
- Scroll down to the end of the page and click on Learning Express Library;
- Click on "New User" to register for free;
- The Username should be your 14-digit mid-columbia library ID card number;
- Make up a Password for yourself;
- Once logged in, click on GED tests to practice
3. GED Practice Tests from TestPrepReview.com (Scroll down until you see the list of "Self-Assessment Modules".)
Classes
- CBC Adult Basic Education/GED Program
- CBC Learning Opportunities Center (LOC) CBC Learning Opportunities Center (LOC) offers test preparation classes and materials. LOC is located in the A building.
- Official GED tests website from American Council on Education (ACE) with Test-Taker information, Test-Taker FAQs, and sample questions.
- General information about GED from WA State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. (Use the menu on the left to jump to different parts.)
(Based on list provided by the CBC ABE/GED department from the orientation packet, links updated Feb. 2010)
- http://vcabe.unm.edu/html/vc_abe_resources.htm
Links to a wide variety of sites for all GED subjects. - http://www.nwlincs.org/NWLINCSWEB/student.htm
Student Study Page – an excellent site with 45 different activities and tutorials. Includes daily lessons in many subject categories, computer tutorials, a student help page, and links to many of the best educational sites. - http://www.petersons.com/testprep/default.asp?id=1077&path=ug.pft.ged Peterson’s Prep Central: GED– Only the links "Get going ..." in the light orange square are free. The "Test Info, Dates, and Deadlines" includes the number of questions and time allotment on each subject that the GED covers. You can also take a free "quick quiz".
- http://www.math.com/ This is a very good website ~ it contains math lessons and practice tests on a wide range of math topics, from fractions to calculus.
- http://www.glencoe.com/catalog/contemporary/freeged.html GED Satellites Internet-based Supplemental Study Center. These McGraw Hill websites review everything covered in the Contemporary GED subject books we have in the classroom. You can choose a chapter from the table of contents, and you’ll also find Chapter Review Quizzes, Chapter Outlines, Interactive Flashcards, Web Links, GED practice tests, and more. Direct links to the five specific subjects are listed below.
- http://www.gedmath.com/
- http://www.gedreading.com/
- http://www.gedwriting.com/
- http://www.gedscience.com/
- http://www.gedsocialstudies.com/
- http://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/
- http://www.getitwriteonline.com/archive/tips.htm
- http://home.earthlink.net/~ruthpett/safari/index.htm (Online vocabular game)
- http://english.glendale.cc.ca.us/topic.html
- http://www.gsu.edu/~wwwrtp/instrdg.htm
- http://www.vocabulary.com/
- http://www.study.net/
- http://literacynet.org/cnnsf
- http://www.math.com/
- http://mathwizz.com/
- http://www.freeuniv.com/
- http://www.algebrahelp.com/
- http://www.mathgoodies.com/
- http://mathpower.com/
- http://www.funbrain.com/fract/
- http://www.mymathtest.com/
- http://www.homeschoolmath.net/
- http://pbs.org/literacy
- http://www.mathvids.com/ (Math Videos online. Note: This is a link added by librarian.)
- http://www.khanacademy.org/ (Math Videos online. Note: This is a site recommended by a CBC GED student.)
updated by y.y. 5/15/2012
7 Comments:
http://www.khanacademy.org/
“Salman Khan (Sal) who founded the Khan Academy received his MBA from Harvard Business School. He also holds a Masters in electrical engineering and computer science, a BS in electrical engineering and computer science, and a BS in mathematics from the MIT” This site is unique because Sal uses videos and a blackboard to teach his lessons so that you can see exactly what he’s teaching and he can explain every step in detail. http://khanexercises.appspot.com/video?v=2439OIVBgPg
This link really helps me understand beginning Geometry. I refer to it while doing homework. I really hope the site is useful. Seals
http://math.com/
The website math.com is very helpful when it comes to helping you understand certain mathematic problems. It helps with fractions, decimals, and even percentages. It basically broke it down step for step to help me solve the problems. For G.E.D students it is very helpful to go on this website and brush up your math skills to help you get ready to take you G.E.D math test. It is very helpful and I would definitely recommend this website to others who need help understanding math problems and getting ready to take their test. It is an awesome website. L.C.
http://www.math.com/
I happened to like this link because it explains things pretty well so you can understand, the information seems to be accurate and you get to practice and take a quiz at every unit. I used the hot subjects section and I loved it! It is like having a tutor right there with you. I would give it about a 9 – 10. AC.
Homeschoolmath.net It’s a good website that helps you to teach your kids to a better understanding of Math. The author of this website is Mari Miller. She is a math teacher and a home school mom so she can help you…. she also has video to help you to a better understanding.
In a superficial evaluation of www.lumosity.com , a memory enhancing software from the company Lumos Labs, I found it to be fun, full of interactive puzzle games that are supposed to improve memory function. Founded by members Kunal Sarkar, Michael Scanlon, and David Drescher , all graduates from elite colleges with studies focused on Neuroscience, Mathematics, and Philosophy. I am uncertain of its effect on memory for it takes some time for trial. I will return to this site for its free puzzle and games but for full features and tracking of your improvement will require purchase of this software. MN
http://www.freeuniv.com/
is a website designed for guided independant study. With many subjects to choose from and supporting links to investigate. I believe Jack Star and his sponsor Annenberg have made a useful study guide for many students. Although I did not find the math portions very helpful to my needs, I will visit freeuniv.com in the future for my other stidies.
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