ASE 071 Adult Secondary Education/Advanced .5-4 credits

This course emphasizes critical thinking and analytical skills. Advanced grammar, sentence structure, language use and vocabulary are studied. Persuasive-writing techniques are practiced, as well as both journal and free-style exercises. Advanced reading formats include an introduction to fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama. Students are required to evaluate the validity and accuracy of information in the areas of social studies and science. Mathematical instruction focuses on developing conceptual skills. Both algebra and geometry are introduced and include the real number systems, linear equations and inequalities, exponents, spatial relationships, coordinate graphing and probability.