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Teaching Algebra Notation, written by Melissa Braaten of the SABES Math Team, is a new resource designed to demystify algebra. This three-part document reviews the meaning of notation in algebra, discusses some common student misunderstandings, and offers teaching strategies for promoting lasting…
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Curricula created by Massachusetts ABE practitioners with the SABES ELA PD team
ELA Unit Plans, most with sample Lesson Plans (note that some follow the older curriculum templates)
NEW U.S. Immigration Issues Impacting Our Communities (GLE 8+)
Innovations & Society (FOCUS: Second Industrial…
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U.S. Immigration Issues Impacting Our Communities explores immigration issues in the U.S. at specific moments in history and in the present day. It provides opportunities for students to connect to their experiences, current events, and core content of the Language Arts and Social Studies HSE exams…
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Our own Amy Trawick wrote this useful guide to the Literacy Framework of PIAAC (Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies), based on data released in October 2003. The project was funded by the American Institutes for Research, through a contract with the National Center for…
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The Just Write! Guide is a downloadable PDF resource guide for ABE teachers, intended to increase familiarity with evidence-based writing instruction and to facilitate translation of research findings into teaching practices and products that will enhance the quality of instruction.
Just Write! is…
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This 35-page booklet, available online or as a printable PDF, is produced by The National Academies Press. It is based on the report Improving Adult Literacy Instruction: Options for Practice and Research, created by a committee of experts convened by the National Research Council at the request of…
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Achieve a Big Effect Through Small Actions
For two years, SABES Math & Adult Numeracy (M&N) consultant Lakshmi Nayak had a visually impaired, legally blind student. This article highlights what she learned, and includes tips and strategies from the M&N team.
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The resources on this page are specifically curated to narrow your search for key materials in your work with students who have learning disabilities, differences, and difficulties, particularly in math and numeracy. More broadly, you can be assured that the work of the SABES Math Team has always…
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USA Hello has created multi-lingual resources for immigrants and made them available on their website. Here you can find regularly updated information on immigration policy changes, learn about programs ending and how to apply for available benefits, and understand immigrant rights and how to…
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CURRICULUM
Beginning Curriculum for Adults Learning Math (BeCALM) Remote-Ready Curriculum for Beginning Math Students (GLE 2–4) series
Visit the BeCALM web page to learn more about the curriculum and download the teacher/student materials, scope & sequence, CCRSAE Crosswalk and more!
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