ABE (Adult Basic Education) & GED Resources
Article Databases
Find newspaper, magazine and journal articles, full-text book excerpts, brochures, and pamphlets by searching C.O.D.'s article databases (online indexes that also contain certain full text materials).
You must have a valid College of DuPage library card to access the electronic indexes and databases from off-campus.
Newspaper Databases (Chicago Tribune, New York Times, Christian Science Monitor, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal)
Databases by Subject
Discovering Collection
Includes Discovering Authors, U.S. History, Science and Biography, and the entire contents of the Junior Reference Collection. Thousands of overview essays, critical analyses, biographies, timelines and multimedia elements in five core subject areas: history, literature, biography, science and social studies. Articles are available in several content levels including basic, intermediate and advanced.
Learning Express Library
This database requires FREE registration. Once you are registered, you can take practice tests for science, social studies, math, algebra, science, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, U.S. citizenship, GED, TOEFL, and skills improvement at the elementary, middle school and high school levels.
When you finish a test, the database scores it for you, and incorrect answers are explained.
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Books, Videos, Audio & Computer Software
Where do I look for materials in the Library?
Everything that the Library owns is listed in the C.O.D. Online Catalog
Can I check out books, videos, computer software and audiotapes and take them home with me?
Yes -- most of general collection items can be checked out for FREE!
Videos and audiotapes can be checked out for one week.
Most books can be checked out for three weeks.
The only books that cannot be checked out have the letters REF on the label on the side or front of the book. REF means the book is a Reference book and can only be used in the Library. Some items in the CCIC (College and Career Information Center) may also be in-Library use only.
You need a C.O.D. Library Card to check things out of the library. You can get a library card at the Circulation Desk located near the entrance to the Library.
What happens if I don't return materials on time (when they are due)?
Click here for check out periods and payment of fines
Are children allowed in the Library?
Yes! Children under the age of 16 are welcome in the Library but, for their own safety, must be accompanied at all times and continuously supervised by a parent or other responsible adult. Unaccompanied children will be reported to Campus Police and may be taken to the Office of Public Safety after reasonable attempts have been made to locate a parent or guardian.
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Internet Sites
Below are some helpful adult basic education (ABE) and GED Web sites selected by College of Dupage Librarians and Instructors. The College of DuPage and the C.O.D. Library do not create or control any of these resources, and they will not be held responsible for the content within the Sites.
Dictionaries | General | Mathematics | Reading, Writing, Grammar | Science | Social Studies | For Instructors |
Dictionaries
- Dictionary.com
http://www.dictionary.com
Online dictionary, thesaurus, grammar, usage & style, and writing resource
- Glossaries by Language
http://www.lai.com/glossaries.html
A wide-variety of bilingual dictionaries and topical glossaries categorized by language from Language Automation, Inc.
- Internet Picture Dictionary
http://www.pdictionary.com/
Free, online multilingual picture dictionary with interactive activities for English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and ESL learners
- Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
http://www.m-w.com/
Provides a free online dictionary, thesaurus, audio pronunciations, Word of the Day, word games, and other English language resources
- Merriam-Webster Visual Dictionary
http://visual.merriam-webster.com
Provides a free online visual dictionary containing over 20,000 terms, more than 6,000 illustrations, and audio pronunciations
General
- Adult Education Online: PreGED/GED Links
http://aeonline.coe.utk.edu/pre-gedlinks.htm
This University of Tennessee site organizes links to student and teacher resources in Math, Grammar, Reading, Science, and Social Studies. Most of the links are from non-profits and include interactive exercises
- C.O.D. Adult Basic Education (ABE) Pre-GED Program
http://www.cod.edu/Academic/ABE_GED/AdBasGED.htm
- C.O.D. General Education Development (GED) Program
http://www.cod.edu/Academic/ABE_GED/GED.htm
- C.O.D. Los Exámenes GED (en español)
http://www.cod.edu/GEDTesting/espanol/index.htm
- C.O.D. GED Testing
http://www.cod.edu/GEDTesting/
Information from the College of DuPage regarding GED testing; preparation; eligibility; registration; test information; English test dates; Spanish test dates; and scholarships
- High School Ace
http://HighSchoolAce.com
An online learning center designed for high school students and teachers. It features interactive learning games, puzzles, and quizzes. It also includes subject guides for English, foreign languages, math, science, and social studies
- Illinois Literacy LINCS
http://literacy.kent.edu/~illinois/
Developed by the Illinois State Library, this easy to navigate site offers adult learners information about literacy providers, current events, employment, and life skills
Mathematics
- AAA Math
http://www.aaaknow.com
Available in English and Spanish, this site teaches basic math skills, contains interactive practice tests, games, teacher resources and additional links. The site is organized by grade level
- Formula QuickGuide [GED Mathematics]
http://cite.telecampus.com/GED/USmath.html
Developed by the New Brunswick Community College, the guide contains a list of the formulas found on the mathematics section of the GED Tests, complete with examples
- Funbrain
http://www.funbrain.com/
Review math facts or parts of speech. Includes many interactive, online games to practice basic math and language arts concepts
- Math Central
http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/index.html
An Internet service, from the University of Regina, for mathematics teachers and students from kindergarten to grade twelve. Available in English and French. Includes lesson plans, activities, science fair projects, a place to submit math questions and review posted answers
Reading, Writing, Grammar
- Chomp Chomp: Grammar Bytes
http://www.chompchomp.com/
This site, created by a community college instructor, includes terms, interactive exercises (with answers/explanations), handouts and guidelines for quickly improving grammar ability. Appropriate for both GED students and instructors
- CNN Interactive Learning Resources
http://literacynet.org/cnnsf/
This site offers web-delivered instruction using current and past CNN San Francisco bureau news stories (a new story is added ever week). Each module includes the full text of each story and interactive activities to test comprehension. The learner can choose to read the text, listen to the text, and view a short video clip of the story
- Composition and Writing Hotlist
http://sln.fi.edu//tfi/hotlists/composition.html
A listing of web sites compiled by the Franklin Institute that deal with successful editing and writing conventions
- Grammar Handbook from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
http://www.english.uiuc.edu/cws/wworkshop/writer_resources/grammar_handbook/grammar_handbook.htm
Provides explanations and illustrations of the basic grammatical rules concerning parts of speech, phrases, clauses, sentences and sentence elements, and common problems of usage
- The New York Times Learning Network
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/
Current event stories, quizzes, crossword puzzles and other vocabulary and knowledge building resources for students, parents, and instructors.
Science
- Educational Hotlists
http://www.fi.edu/tfi/hotlists/hotlists.html
organized subject lists of resources on the Internet for science educators, as well as science enthusiasts
- La Ciencia es Divertida
http://ciencianet.com/
Entra en estas páginas si quieres sorprenderte, divertirte, y encontrar información sobre aspectos curiosos y extraños de la Ciencia
- The Periodic Table of Comic Books
http://www.uky.edu/Projects/Chemcomics/
This is a unique website which links chemical elements from the periodic table to famous comic book characters and stories. Scanned pages of relevant comics are included; this is a fun and interesting way to learn about the elements! From the University of Kentucky
- Science Bob
http://www.sciencebob.com/
"Science Bob" Pflugfelder provides informative and fun student activities and lesson plans for teachers pertaining to a variety of science topics. The site links to extensive credible science Web sites and the navigation is fun and "kid friendly." The reading levels of the site's material range from level 3 to 6
Social Studies
- America's Story from America's Library
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi
The Library of Congress presents America's Story: information about the people & events that have shaped our nation's history
- Constitution Study Guide
http://www.southwestern.cc.il.us/adultbasiced/constitution/
By the Adult Basic Education Department at Southwestern Illinois College, this Web site presents information about the Declaration of Independence, the United States and Illinois Constitutions and the U.S. flag. It includes lessons, quizzes and review tests
- The History Channel
http://www.historychannel.com/
This site contains links and resources pertaining to topics covered on the network channel. Listen to parts of famous speeches, search by century, or keyword, and find out about events that have happened on a specific date throughout history
Sites for Instructors
- GED as Project: Pathways to Passing the GED
http://web.jmu.edu/gedproject/content_areas.htm
This is a guide created to assist GED instructors with syllabi, structure and lecture materials. From James Madison University
- Math Forum: Adult Education Teachers' Place
http://forum.swarthmore.edu/teachers/adult.ed
The Adult Education Teachers' Place provides teachers of GED-Math programs with information concerning the basics of a regular GED test, its challenges, how to overcome them and ways to provide the students with skills that will be useful to them beyond the GED test
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Are there any Spanish Language GED resources?
What Pre-GED (ABE) materials are available?
What GED materials are available?
How can I find basic math resources including graphs, decimals, fractions and percentages?
How can I find science resources?
How can I find social studies resources?
How can I find reading and comprehension, and grammar and writing resources?
What are some graded reader series?
Are there resources to help me with the Illinois and U.S. constitution exam (in English or Spanish)?
How can I find vocational, career (job), and school information?
Does the Library have a page describing more Spanish language resources?
Where can I find online health information in easy-to-understand English ?
Where can I find online health information in non-English languages?
Where can I find a
multilingual glossary of Library terms? (includes English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, French, and Spanish)
How do I cite my sources?
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Handouts
ABE_GED_Web_Sites.doc
(Help downloading)
Career_vocational_school_information.doc
(Help downloading)
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Need Help?
Do you need more help? Please call, email, or make an appointment with Debra. You can also ask for assistance at the COD Library's main reference desk or call the reference desk at (630) 942-3364. Remember, we are here to make sure that you find what you need!
Instructors, please contact Debra to arrange instruction sessions and Library visits for your classes.
Debra J. Kakuk Smith , ESL, ABE, & GED Librarian
smithkak@cod.edu
(630) 942-4305 SRC 3049
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