I teach GED math to students who are not successful in regular classrooms. It's very difficult to keep them actively participating. Math is usually one of their worst subjects in the GED. It covers regular math including percents and ratios, algebra (first year level), and some basic geometry. I need ideas to keep high school students awake and actively involved.
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The best and most overlooked way to improve classroom education of any kind is to introduce the use of boardgames. I have taught for over ten years all over the world, and only when I use boardgames do students voluntarily insist on extending their classes for two, three, even four hours. Not only that but they then show the most rapid improvement. \nCheck out the following websites for some useful background info.\n\nhttp://www.rpg.net/sites/edu/1-1.html...\n\nhttp://www.rpg.net/sites/edu/1-2.html...\n\nhttp://subscriptions.fasfind.com/wwwtool...\n\nhttp://www.gama.org/uploads/ns/xx/nsxx7l...\n\nGive it a try and you will be amazed. At least you will be helping to break the monopoly that the big textbook publishers have over the education industry.
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If u did not finish high school, u can take a test that involves different subjects of learning, math, science, english,etc. If u pass the test, u r awarded a GED Diploma, which is accepted as tho u had graduated h.s. with a diploma. These tests r generally given once or twice a year at different designated schools, usually a high school. GED means General Equivalency Diploma.
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Technically, they are the same. GEDs are probably prevalent among kids that were home-schooled. For your situation, it probably shouldn't matter a whole lot. Colleges can't discriminate, just because you got a GED. \n\nAs far as employment...not too sure about that. I doubt it though. The jobs you will be applying for aren't going to be the ones that require college degrees, so they probably won't care as long as you can do the job.
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the SAT and ACT are the standard tests for high schoolers and pre-college people. the SAT covers critical reading, math (algebra, geometry, basic trigenometry),and writing and grammar. the ACT covers critical reading, math, grammar and writing, and science. good tests scores will help make up for lack of formal education. depending on the college, you may not need a letter of rec at all. usually, only private colleges require letters of recommendation. the GED is a test to take when you are actually IN college. to get into college, you may also need some outside activites, such as community service, job experience, etc.
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Don't worry.  At least from what I've seen, GED math is not difficult or even tricky.\n\nCheck this out:\n\nhttp://www.sparknotes.com/math/index.html\n\nand good luck.\n\nFor fun arithmetic,\nStart with any positive integer. Halve it if it is even; triple it and add 1 if it is odd. If you keep repeating this procedure, must you eventually reach the number 1? \n\nFor example, starting with the number 6, we get: 6, 3, 10, 5, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1.
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I am a former Mathematics Educator.  A number of my former students lowest scores were in mathematics.  I suggest that you "borrow" a copy of your Algebra 1 text from the high school that you attended and take the chapter test at the end of each chapter.  This will allow you to assess where you need to begin work in that subject.  It would behoove you to then "trade" for a geometry text and do the same thing.  The same process would help in most other subject matter that you are weak in.  This ALWAYS improved the scores a great deal for my former students.  Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!\nEds
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I would take a GED as less than a High School Diploma. Why? Easy...if you couldn't commit to going to High School for four years, what makes me think you would do the same for my company?\n\nHigh School isn't about classes, it is about survival. You learn how to deal with all sorts of people. Those I know who "ditched out" or "were done with that as soon as they were 17" weren't exactly reputable people. \n\nPregnant teens are different, mainly because they are typically forced out of the public school system. That is wrong and different. However, everyone else should keep their rear end in school.\n\n\nNOW if you are looking to go to University, it is up to the University as to what their opinion is. Frankly, employers don't care after University about High School all too much. What is more important is the University Degree...so if you are doing that, awesome...\n\nBut, if you just keep looking at the GED as an excuse to drop out and you aren't looking for a University Education as of now....stay in school.
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I teach math too.  First off, teach it clearly and relate it to the real world when possible.  Emphasize that you LOVE when they ask questions to clarify anything and praise that.  Teach harder topics in words (steps) as well as with numbers and provide a few types of examples that the students could encounter so they are not thrown off.  Be aware that math scares some kids (esp. in MS and HS) and understand where they are coming from (some lack basic skills).  They can tell if you love it.  You'll be great.
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Success in math comes from paying attention in class and doing ALL of the assignments.  My daughter took algebra during 8th grade and got an A. She diligently did every assignment and most nights she had an hour's worth of math to do.\n\nAlgebra can be a lot of fun. I remember taking it in middle school and finding it a strange but interesting kind of math. Algebra can also be confusing and difficult, and many kids struggle with it. Do NOT try to understand it, just learn how it works and learn the formulas.  Math builds on itself. You need to do all assignments so you put the knowledge in your brain It's by doing problems over and over and over that you gain understanding. \n\nDo the assignments. Hopefully the text book your class uses will have good directions and example problems in it.  Read and actually write down the example problems too, especially when you encounter difficulties.\n\nAnd never tell yourself that math is stupid. So many kids complain about math, yet I find I use  many algebraic methods in my daily life, it is amazing.  Learning algebra will make solving math word problems much easier. \n\nDo NOT be scared or apprehensive of Algebra. You will take a school year to work your way through the concepts and slowly your brain will learn how to do the math. Your teacher will explain concepts, and often teachers are available after school if you need extra help.\n\nIf you are the kind of kid who is absent from school a lot, be advised that higher math is not something you can miss. You need to be in class every day. Absences can mean you miss crucial lessons and then you will struggle. A few absences during the school year are ok, but very many and you will find yourself having difficulty with the math.  Good luck and enjoy.
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It depends on the school and how advanced the student is in their aptitude and experience. Advanced algebra, geometry and trigonometry are all fairly common. Occasionally you see some calculus for some students.
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you might have learning differents. You could be tested to see if you are then you could find help.  You could get a tutor or ask a teacher for help with math.
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You can purchase a used GED preparation book and start studying and practicing. If you have trouble in a subject, you can call the library. They often have the names and numbers of people in the literacy league that will come to help you get back on target.\nThe GED Test itself is usually free and takes just a few hours. \nBy the way, it is a GREAT thing that you want the GED, all Universities accept the GED and you can attain any goal you wish! Stay with it!
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You should try to enroll in a tutoring program such as he Sylvan Learning Center. It is really up to him whether he is up for the challenge of earning a diploma or if he would like to receive his GED. It will be easier for him to go to college and get a job if he does get a high school diploma. The school he is planning on attending will give him an aptitude test to see where he is in all of his studies. Some classes don't really need a lot of catching up as long as he understands basic English and will be able to follow lectures. For classes where each step matters, such as math, I would suggest Sylvan for private tutoring. There are some exceptional teachers there who will keep you up to date with him progress and get him back on track. Good luck to you!
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I was in the same boat in high school.. I wanted to take calc before I graduated so I had to double up and take Algebra 2 (we just had 1 and 2) and Trig at the same time.  I ended up with an B in Algebra2 and a B in Trig. They crossed over sometimes and it was sometimes hard to remember what I had learned in which class come test time. \n\nChemistry was a lot of math as well.. my only concern for you would be how much math can you take without getting burned out?  Thats something only you can answer.
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The ged test can be hard if you are not mentally prepared for it.\nI have taken it and It can and will make you nervous. Just remember the answers are multiple choice. Use the process of elimination on some answers. Never go back and erase an answer, just leave it. Have you studied from a GED book? If not I strongly suggest you do. Math is the killer part of the test. LearnATest.com will help with your math.\nTry these websites. You will need to download examforce.com/ged just as it say.\nGood Luck on your test.\nJust remember you can always take it again and pass.\nIf you need help email me at: zulavwilson@yhaoo.com, I can give you some more info to use.
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Judging from your spelling and use of the English language, I think you should stay in school a while.  Remember, what you learn is totally up to you!  You actually don't need a gym, cafeteria, sports team, or cheerleading to learn anything you set your mind to.  If you don't feel the teachers are presenting you with enough material, get some more on your own.  Sure, you could get your GED and then proceed to learn whatever you want without the school, but there are at least 2 problems with that.  First, if you are depending on someone else to teach you now, you probably won't take the initiative to learn on your own after you quit school either.  Second, there is a stigma attached with having a GED that will make it hard to be taken serious when trying to get a job.  Why do that to yourself?  Stick it out.  Go over and beyond what's expected of you.  I really believe you'll be glad you did.
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I think there are a couple of main things that contribute to people have problems with math.\n\nThe first one, plain in simple, is that the individual doesn't feel confident or competent.  If you have had problems in the past, sometimes you just assume that it's something that you are "not good at".  The first step is to really believe that you can overcome your problems in the past, and grasp these concepts that have previously given you problems.  \n\nAfter you get over the confidence hurdle, I think the next thing to do is to try to identify what might be the best way for YOU personally to learn.  Everyone learns in different ways, and I think that is why there are many people who excel in so many other academic areas, might have problems with math.  Some people have an easier time with math, I believe, because they approach it with the intent of just doing the process.  In other words, they just do the computations, or what they're showed to do, with out getting wrapped up into the why of what they are doing.  Other people who might be a little more critical in their thinking might approach it with the "what is this used for?" approach, which can sometimes make math more difficult.\n\nWhat I think it really comes down to is learning what your personal learning style is, and approaching it from that angle.  Ok, easier said than done, right?  I think that the best way to figure out what the easiest way for you to learn is to ask a few different people to explain it to you.  In other words, maybe ask for a teacher to help, a friend in your class that grasps the material, or even a tutor there at school.  Similar to the different ways of learning, different people will teach in somewhat different manners.  Maybe the way another person explains it to you, will make better sense.\n\nJust remember to stay confident, and approach math with the feeling that you can do it!  When you find the right type of learning style for you, that little light bulb will light up over your head and you will say, "Oh my gosh, this makes sense!"  It's a great feeling!  Stick with it, and good luck!  :)