College Readiness Online Course

Description

The United States Army provides this FREE online course which features diagnostic tests, lessons and quizzes, and three full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations for each question. Scoring is broken down by content area and overall score. Subject areas include Math, College-Level Math, English and Writing. The course provides materials to prepare students for college placement exams and college-level course work experiences. The self-paced online course features interactive games, exercises and flashcards. This course is based on Peterson’s online course development philosophy and approach: - Individualized learning: every individual is unique -Strategic learning: focus on achievable goals -Pedagogical soundness: diagnosis-remediation-assessment model -Comprehensiveness Here's how it works: -An initial diagnostic pre-assessment determines the student’s strengths and weaknesses. -Based on pre-assessment results, students can view lessons that target exactly what they need to study. -Practice tests allow the student to apply learning and gauge progress. -The course is available 24/7 from any Internet-connected device This course covers material found in high school curricula and provides a bridge between high school and college.