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Essential Reading, Essential Writing, Basic Math
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A Passing grade in these courses allows the student to progress to the next level of developmental education course without Accuplacer testing.
Orientation and CASAS assessment are required. For information, see Orientation Schedule.
Check the Quarterly Schedule  for class times and locations.
BASIC MATH (ABE 050)
A Pass (P) grade in this course meets the arithmetic test requirement for Pre-Algebra (MATH 090)
A math course designed for students who need better math skills to pass the GED math test or Accuplacer arithmetic test or to progress to Pre-Algebra. This course is intended to reinforce and extend students’ knowledge of basic mathematics and to build the foundation for success in beginning algebra. Topics covered include basic operations with whole numbers, decimals and fractions; understanding and application of ratio, proportion and percent; elements of geometry, problem solving, and signed numbers; and solving simple equations. The course is designed to use interactive software and a variety of classroom strategies.
REQUIRED CASAS math score of 211 or higher.
Essential Reading (ABE 054)
A Pass (P) grade in this course meets the reading test requirement for Reading Skills (READ 085)
This course helps students develop English reading skills including comprehension, vocabulary and study skills through real-world investigations directed by student interest. Focus is placed upon critical thinking skills, central themes and main ideas. Inferences, paragraph patterns, and implied main ideas are also studied. Basic computer use is required. This course prepares students for entry into Reading 85. Recommended concurrent registration in Essential Writing. REQUIRED CASAS Reading score of 221 or higher.
Essential Writing (ABE 052)
A Pass (P) grade in this course meets the sentence skills test requirement for Fundamentals of English (ENGL 092)
This course helps students develop basic English writing skills such as organization of ideas, conventions of English language usage (grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation), and feedback and revision. Students will apply critical thinking skills such as analyzing and synthesizing ideas from authentic readings. Basic computer use is required. This course prepares students for entry into English 92. Recommended concurrent registration in Essential Reading. REQUIRED Levels: Writing ABE 4 or ESL 6.
Contact at BTC
Call (360) 752-8341 for information about Essential Reading, Essential Writing, Basic Math classes on campus or check the Quarterly Schedule .
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English as a Second Language (ESL)
Essential Reading/Essential Writing/Basic Math Orientation Schedule Orientation Schedule 
