Adult Basic Education Mathematics Content Standards
ABE II Beginning Basic Education

Indicator A: Develops and applies number sense to solve a variety of real-life problems and to determine if the results are reasonable

 

A1: Demonstrates an understanding of number meanings and relationships

Textbooks and Resources

Date Completed

a. Places numbers between 0 and 10,000 on a number line

Connections 12-15
Steck-Vaughn GED 28-31
Contemporary GED 11
Skills Bank Basic: Concepts-1, 2, 3
Supplemental Counting Stick 

Numberline handout

Place Value Lessons

 

b. Describes mixed numbers as parts of a whole

Connections 68-81 new Pre GED SV pp 70-75
Steck-Vaughn GED 58-63
Contemporary GED 88, 89
Skills Bank Basic: Concepts 6-11
Computation- 11, 14, 16, 18
Top 50 math Skills #6,9

Supplemental Visual Fractions

 

A2: Recognizes relationships between real-life representations, number names, and symbolic representation of numbers

   

a. Expresses and reads whole numbers between 0 and 10,000 as numerals

Connections 10-14
Steck-Vaughn GED 28-31

Skills Tutor Basic Math B Understanding Numbers lesson 2
Supplemental Basket Math: Writing Numbers
MH Pre GED Interactive Unit 1 lesson 1
There must be Thousands

 

b. Reads and writes whole numbers between 0 and 10,000 as number words

Connections 10-14 same Pre GED Steck-Vaughn GED 28-31, 96-100
SkillsTutor Math B : Understanding Numbers

Supplemental
MH Interactive Unit 1 lesson 1

 

c. Matches a mixed number to a pictorial representation.

Connections 74-75 pre GED 75-80
Steck-Vaughn GED 58-63
Contemporary GED 80-82
Supplemental Mixed Fractions
Supplemental
Visual Fractions

 

d. Matches a number word to a pictorial representation of mixed numbers

Connections 80
Steck-Vaughn GED 58-63
Contemporary GED 80,81,82
Skills Bank Basic: Computation 11,14,16,18
Measurement & Geo 7

Supplemental Matching Exercise

 

A3: Represents and uses numbers in equivalent forms

   

a. Writes whole numbers between 0 and 10,000 in expanded notation, i.e. 89 = 80 + 9

SkillsTutor Math B : Understanding Numbers

Supplemental

 

b. Makes a model to represent a fractional representation of mixed numbers

Steck-Vaughn GED 58-63
Contemporary GED 80,81,82
See fractions
Computation 11,14,16,18
Flash Fraction Flowers

Supplemental Fraction lesson

 

A4: Uses coins and currency

 

 

a. Expresses equal relationships of coins and currency using pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half-dollars, and bills up to $100

Connections 116-117
Steck-Vaughn GED 104-106
Skills Bank Basic: Concepts 1,2; Word Problems 10: Measurement 5

Supplemental Funbrain Change (hard)

 

A5: Demonstrates the meaning of operations and the relationships between them

Find the signs  

a. Explains that multiplication is repeated addition of equal numbers and/or groups

Connections 34-41
Steck-Vaughn GED 34-37
SkillsTutor Math B : Using Whole Numbers: Multiplication

Supplemental 

 

b. Explains that division is repeated subtraction or placing items into groups of equal sizes

Steck-Vaughn GED 34-37
SkillsTutor Math B : Using Whole Numbers: Division

Supplemental

 

c. Uses multiplication to check division problems and vise versa

Connections 38,39
Steck-Vaughn GED 34-37
Contemporary GED 17,18
Supplemental Most problems in Number Power 6 chapters 5,6

 

A6: Performs the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on whole numbers

   

a. Adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides whole numbers between 0 and 1000 correctly

Connections 34-41 pre GED pp 22-51
Steck-Vaughn GED 34-37
Contemporary GED 19
Number Power Review 32-52

Skillstutor Basic Math B Using Whole Numbers lessons 3,4,5,7
MH Pre GED Interactive Unit 1 lesson 3,4,5,6

Supplemental Fun Games

 

b. Selects appropriate operation to solve one-step word problems involving whole numbers between 0 and 1,000

Contemporary’s GED 22,23
Steck-Vaughn 34-37 (same new), 42-57
Number Power 6 throughout Book

Skills Bank Basic: Work Problems1-4,7-10
MH Pre GED Interactive Unit 6

Supplemental Math Challenge for Families

 

A7: Selects and uses appropriate techniques to facilitate computation while solving problems and determining the reasonableness of results

   

a. Rounds whole numbers to thousands

Connections 18
Steck-Vaughn GED 28-31
Contemporary GED 30,31
Skills Bank Basic: Concepts 4,5
MH Pre GED Interactive Unit 1 lesson 2

Supplemental Train Trip
Rounding Riddles

Rounding Game

 

b. Uses estimation to check the reasonableness of results in solving one-step word problems using whole numbers up between 0 and 1,000

Connections 19,20,21 pre-GED 18-20
 New Steck-Vaughn GED 35
Comtemporary GED 32,33
Skills Bank Basic: Concepts 4,5; Word Problems 1-9 
Skillstutor Basic Bath B Using Whole Numbers Lesson 2
MH Pre GED Interactive Unit 1 lesson 3,4
Top 50 Math Skills #3

 

B1: Constructs, reads, analyzes, and interprets tables, charts, and graphs

  1

a. Interprets and analyzes data from pictographs and bar graphs where each symbol represents one unit

Connections 30 pre GED 30-1. 132-3
Steck-Vaughn GED 177-181
Contemporary GED 182,182,184
Top 50 Math Skills #35,37,38

Skills Bank (T)Info Skills Using Maps, Charts and Graphs

Supplemental AALL charts lesson

1

b. Interprets and analyzes data on a pictograph where each symbol represents one unit

Steck-Vaughn GED 177-181

Skills Bank (T)Info Skills Using Maps, Charts and Graphs 8, Intermediate Stats 1

Supplemental

1

B2: Predicts and measures the likelihood of events

   

a. Describes events that have 100% probability or 0% probability

Connections 215 
Steck-Vaughn GED 148, 151
Contemporary GED 117-120
Top 50 Math Skills #39,40
Skills Bank Intermediate Stats & Probability- all
Supplemental Math Goodies

 

b. Identifies outcomes that are more likely, less likely, or equally likely to occur

Connections 215-16 pre GED 213-16
Top 50 Math Skills #39,40
Steck-Vaughn GED 148-151
Contemporary GED 117-120
Skills Bank Intermediate Stats & Prob 6,7,8
Supplemental Math Goodies


Probability

 

c. Describes the concept of sample

Supplemental Soda Survey

1

Indicator C: Applies algebraic concepts and methods to explore, analyze or solve real-life problems

1

C1: Creates, describes, and extends a variety of patterns and formulates generalizations to make predictions

   

a. Communicates in written form the description of the pattern in a series of objects

Skills Bank Basic Concepts 12-20

Supplemental

 

b. Communicates in written form a description of the pattern in a sequence of numbers

Comtemporary GED 41,42,43

Skills Bank Basic Concepts 12-20
Top 50 Math Skills #45,46,47
Supplemental Sequence

 

c. Extends simple geometric and number patterns

Skills Bank Intermediate Intro Algebra 8
Skills Tutor Basic Math B lesson 9
Funbrain Game

 

d. Create simple geometric and number patterns

Skills Bank

Patterns Site

 

C2: Represents and describes mathematical ordering and grouping relationships

   

a. Sorts and classifies objects according to observable attributes

Skills Bank Basic Geometry 8
Logic Games
Supplemental Reasoning Diagrams

 

b. Finds the missing element in a number sentence involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Steck-Vaughn GED 202-207
Contemporary GED 41,42,43
Skills Bank Basic Concepts 12-15
Top 50 math Skills # 45.46.47

Sum Sense Game Addition
Sum Sense Subtraction
Sum Sense Multiplication
Sum Sense Division

 

c. Uses words such as all, none, some, and many to make reasonable statements

 

Supplemental

 

d. Describe a rule for a simple pattern.

Skills Bank Intermediate Algebra 8
Top 50 math Skills # 45.46.47
Supplemental 

 

D1: Identifies and describes basic geometric shapes

   

a. Compares and contrasts the characteristics of simple polygons, e.g., triangle, square, rectangle

Steck-Vaughn GED 166-173, 244-249
Contemporary GED 223-225
Skills Bank Basic Intro too Measurement & Geo 8
Top 50 Math Skills #19
Supplemental Quadrilaterals

 

b. Compares and contrasts the characteristics of simple solid geometric figures, e.g., cube and rectangular container

Steck-Vaughn GED 166-173, 244-249
Contemporary GED 225-226
Skills Bank Basic Intro to Measurement & Geo 9
Top 50 Math Skills #19
Supplemental

 

c. Identifies characteristics of lines which intersect, are parallel, or are perpendicular

Steck-Vaughn GED 226-273
Contemporary GED 223,224
Skills Bank Basic Intro Measurement & Geo 8
Top 50 Math Skills# 22

Supplemental Intro to Quadrilaterals

 

Indicator E: Applies knowledge of standard measurements to real-life situations

 

E1: Demonstrates that a single object or event can be measured in different ways, e.g., length, mass/weight, time, capacity, temperature, area, volume

   

a. Identifies the appropriate type of measurement for each attribute of an object or event and justifies answer

Steck-Vaughn GED 166-173, 244-249
Contemporary GED 165, 169
Skills Bank Basic Measurement and Geo 2; Word Problems 14
Supplemental
Top 50 Math Skills #14,15,21

 

E2: Identifies the appropriate measurement with U.S. customary units and metric units for an object or event including:

 

 

a. Length – inches, feet, and yards; millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers

Steck-Vaughn GED 166-173, 244-249
Top 50 math skills ##17,20,21
Contemporary GED 165-169
Skills Bank Basic Measurement and Geo 2; Word Pro 14 ; Intermediate Geo 2
Top 50 Math Skills #14

 

b. Capacity – cups, gallons; milliliters, liters

Steck-Vaughn GED
Comtemporary GED 165-169
Skills Bank Basic Measurement and Geo 2; Word 14; Intermediate Geo 2
Top 50 Math Skills #14

 

c. Weight – ounces, pounds, tons; grams, kilograms

Steck-Vaughn GED
Comtemporary GED 165-169
Skills Bank Basic Measurement and Geo 2; Word Pro 14; Intermediate Geo 2
Top 50 Math Skills #14

 

d. Area – square unit

Steck-Vaughn GED 166-173, 244-249
Contemporary GED 238-244
Skills Bank Basic Measurement and Geo 11
To 50 math Skills #25

 

e. Volume – cubic unit

Steck-Vaughn GED 166-193
Contemporary GED 245-248
Skills Bank Basic Measurement and Geo 11

 

f. Time – second, minute, hour, day, month, year, decade, century

Steck-Vaughn GED
Comtemporary GED 165
Skills Bank Basic Measurement and Geo 3

 

g. Temperature – degrees on Fahrenheit scale, degrees on Celsius scale

Steck-Vaughn GED
Comtemporary GED
Skills Bank

 

E3: Compares units of measurement to determine more or less relationships using U.S. customary and metric units, e.g., 2 cups = 1 pint, 3 cups > 1 pint

Steck-Vaughn GED 157-163
Contemporary GED 290-291
Skills Bank Basic Measurement and Geo 2,4;Word Problems 14

Supplemental 

 

E4. Makes estimation of measurement

   

a. Using U.S. customary or metric units, estimates a measurement of a given object or event and compares the estimation to actual measurement and justifies the answer

Steck-Vaughn GED
Comtemporary GED
Skills Bank
Top 50 math Skills #16

Supplemental Measurement Activity

 
  1. Evaluates the reasonableness of the estimation and justifies the answer

 

Steck-Vaughn GED
Comtemporary GED 174
Skills Bank Basic Concepts 4,5
Supplemental Most problems in Number Power 6

 

E5: Applies measurement

   

a. Solves real-life problems involving measurements using U.S. customary and metric units

Steck-Vaughn GED 166-173, 244-249
Top 50 math skills #16 17,21
Contemporary GED 175
 Skills Bank Basic Measurement and Geo 2,4;Word Problems 14