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Dr. Zalaquett's tips on efficient study and test taking
Help with study skills, test taking, anxiety, relaxation, headaches, ADD,
and more
http://www.coedu.usf.edu/zalaquett/Help_Screens/HelpScreens.htm
Develop Your Test Taking Skills
Learn how to take tests effectively by improving your skills, your test-taking
strategies, and your ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Amby Duncan-Carr
http://amby.com/worksite/taketest.html
Learning to Learn
Thinking and learning skills materials, many of which provide INSTANT feedback
(Netscape
2.0 or later version required for optimal performance).
Topics include:
• Consciousness,
• Metacognition
• Learning Styles
• Memory
• Language
• Reading
• Problem Solving
• Creativity
• Biology
Greg Gay / Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University
of Toronto
http://snow.utoronto.ca/Learn2/introll.html
Math Studies Skills Inventory
What are your study habits? Do you suffer from MATH ANXIETY? Learn
what you can do to improve your study time.
http://mtsu32.mtsu.edu:11064/skill.html
General Study Skills Assessment
The purpose of this inventory is to assess your study habits, attitude, and
general study skills.
Virginia Tech, Division of Student Affairs
http://www.ucc.vt.edu/studyskills/aassaform.html
www.testprepreview.com
General Educational Development (GED) Testing Service
Info about the GED, including:
• What are the GED Tests?
• Content and score specifications; Score scale
• State, Provincial, and Territorial GED Contacts
• FAQ (frequently asked questions)
• Additional Resources and Links
American Council on Education
http://www.acenet.edu/calec/ged/
GED Myths and Facts
Factual information about the test to counter the assumptions some people
erroneously make about this test.
DANTES Examinations Programs
http://voled.doded.mil/dantes/exam/gedmyths.htm
GED Test Facts
Site includes Practice Questions, info about Basic Skills in the Workplace,
and other useful resources.
The Project READ Coalition
http://www.activedayton.com/community/groups/read/GED_Basics.html
GED Test Prep
An excellent overview of the GED including what they are and how to pass them.
The Tips and Techniques section gives specific info about what to expect on
each of the tests. There are also Sample GED Questions (with answers).
Petersons
http://www.petersons.com/testprep/ged.html
Edutest Free Practice Tests
These online assessment tests are modeled on state standards of learning.
These free test samples include both grade-specific tests and skill drills.
The Grade 8 tests are quite challenging and a good way to prepare for the
GED, GRE, Civil Service or pre-employment tests. The instructions are clear;
the feedback is excellent and pinpoints skills requiring additional attention.
Edutest, Inc.
http://www.edutest.com/sol/taketest.html
How Would You Score on the GED?
This short (10 question) practice General Educational Development (GED) test
will help you assess your current level of preparedness.
New Brunswick Community College - Saint John Consortium for Information
Technology in Education
http://cite.telecampus.com/courses/ged1test.htm
Free Practice Questions
This site doesn't cover everything on the GED, but it does have free GED practice
questions and study tips.
It also has detailed answer explanations to the free GED questions. Free practice
questions are sometimes hard to find on the Internet.
http://www.gedprepinfo.com
Best learning resources
Help with improving skills in almost every GED and ESL subject
http://english.glendale.cc.ca.us/learning.resources.html
Townsend Press offers a wealth of resources to assist students with their vocabulary skills
http://www.townsendpress.com (Once on site, click on Online Learning Center)
Mystery Novella with Vocabulary Words
Read this mystery; vocabulary words are hyperlinked so you can check the definitions
of any with which you are unfamiliar.
The Study Hall
http://rampages.onramp.net/~studyhal/novela,htm
Vocabulary University
Challenging word puzzles of various types. Have fun with these fiendish little
gems!! (If you get stuck, try another...)
Vocabulary University
http://www.vocabulary.com/
Learn Vocabulary SYNDICATE
Learning vocabulary can be fun for everyone! This site provides interesting
and challenging puzzles — you can even compete for prizes in monthly
word puzzle contests (FREE!!).
Carey Cook aka "Rich Encounter"
http://www.syndicate.com/
Wordbot
When you load a page through Wordbot (such as the page you are now viewing),
you can click on any word to look up its meaning in a dictionary. Choose Java
or Non-JavaScript, with frames or multiple windows.
NOTE: The definitions will appear in a separate window. If you'd prefer the
frames version (the meaning will appear on the same screen), you'll have to
select that version from the main Wordbot page AND type in (or cut and paste)
the URL yourself.
Keith Golden; Department of Computer Science & Engineering, University
of Washington
http://www.cs.washington.edu/htbin-post/unrestricted/kgolden/wordbot.pl
Hypertext Webster Gateway
Provides a definition of the word you enter (select either an exact match
or an approximate match). Words in the resulting definition are hypertext
linked back into the dictionary, allowing you to use your mouse to access
the definition of those related (and unrelated) words. You can obtain a list
of words with a specific prefix, also.
Bennet Yee
http://work.ucsd.edu:5141/cgi-bin/http_webster
Common Errors in English
A listing of irritating words and phrases that commonly cause errors in written
English. Clear explanations and examples of these deviations from the standard
usage are also included.
Paul Brians; Department of English, Washington State University
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~brians/errors/errors.html
Directory of National and State Literacy Contacts
Provides names, addresses, phone numbers and websites (where available; includes
Pennsylvania, a State-by-State listing, National Contacts as well as Contacts
for U.S. Territories.
National Institute for Literacy
http://novel.nifl.gov:80/NSDirectory/NSDirIndex.htm
Best learning resources
Help with improving skills in almost every GED and ESL subject
http://english.glendale.cc.ca.us/learning.resources.html
Pop-up Grammar
This online English grammar instruction site allows students to test and improve
their English grammar skills by taking these interactive JavaScript quizzes
online.
Northern Illinois University
http://www.brownlee.org/durk/grammar/
Punctuation QuickGuide
This quick reference guide (with examples) will help you prepare for the writing
skills section of the GED tests by reviewing the proper use of a variety of
punctuation marks.
Consortium for Information Technology in Education / New Brunswick Community
College (Saint John)
http://cite.telecampus.com/GED/punct.html
Five Tools for Writing Timed Essays
Solid suggestions for writing quality essays. Follow these five pointers and
maximize your points on this critical section of the GED; includes:
• choosing words
• constructing sentences
• organizing paragraphs
• developing essay form
• applying theories
Jeff Hooks
http://splavc.spjc.cc.fl.us/hooks/Hooksessav.html
Best learning resources
Help with improving skills in almost every GED and ESL subject
http://english.glendale.cc.ca.us/learning.resources.html
Basic Math Lessons
Sample these free interactive lessons from the online Math Courses; topics
include:
• Long Division
• Fractions: Addition and Subtraction; Multiplication and Division
• Integers: Addition and Subtraction; Multiplication and Division
Additional topics also available:
• Linear Inequalities
• Non Linear Inequalities
Nancy Parham, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo State University
http://www.mathprep.com/basicskill.html
Ms. Lindquist; The Tutor
This free, online, Intelligent Tutoring System is designed to assist students
in learning to write algebraic expressions and solve word problems. Program
can also be downloaded.
Neil Heffernan; Carnegie Mellon University
http://www.algebratutor.org/
Test Professor.com Conquer Math Online Demo
Try out these sample Assessment / Diagnostic / Tutorial materials: Select
a tutorial or demo test at one of several levels; you may also email a copy
of the test results page to yourself or someone else.
Test Professor.com ®
http://www.testprofessor.com/demo2.htm
Question Mark Demos
Try out these demo quizzes and tests authored with Question Mark Perception;
includes a 56-question simulated GED Math Test (courtesy of Steck-Vaughn).
Question Mark Computing Ltd.
http://www.questionmark.com/tryitout.htm
#Quizzes and Tests Section #
Formula QuickGuide
Provides a list of all the formulas (with examples) on the mathematics section
of the GED tests.
Consortium for Information Technology in Education / New Brunswick Community
College (Saint John)
http://cite.telecampus.com/GED/math.htrnl
Best learning resources
Help with improving skills in almost every GED and ESL subject
http://english.glendale.cc.ca.us/learning.resources.html
Explorit's Science Quizzes
Use these interactive quizzes to explore and improve your knowledge of science;
topics include:
• Biology
• Astronomy
• Weather
• Animals
• Medicine
• Physics
etc.
Davis (California) Community Network
http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~explorit/
Contemporary's GED Science
Offering an abundance of resources to help students prepare for the GED science
test
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0809222302
GED Science Practice Questions
Practice passages and questions about the field of science
http://www.studyguidezone.com/ged_science.htm
Best learning resources
Help with improving skills in almost every GED and ESL subject
http://english.glendale.cc.ca.us/learning.resources.html
Moon archives from NASA
http://lunar.arc.nasa.gov/archives/moviesa.htm
Contemporary's GED Social Studies
Offering an abundance of resources to help students prepare for the GED
social studies test
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0809222299/student_view0/social_studies_readings.html
GED Science Practice Questions
Practice passages and questions about the field of social studies
http://www.studyguidezone.com/ged_socialstudies.htm
Best learning resources
Help with improving skills in almost every GED and ESL subject
http://english.glendale.cc.ca.us/learning.resources.html
Moon archives from NASA
http://lunar.arc.nasa.gov/archives/moviesa.htm
VOAnews
Stories, with audio, about US culture, current events, and trends. This
website is used throughout the world to teach and learn English
http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish
Phonics on the Web
This is a very good site for learning the rules of English phonics
http://www.phonicsontheweb.com/letter-sounds.php
www.Pumarosa.com
www.A4ESL.com
www.Funbrain.com
www.freerice.com
www.ITESLJ.com
www.Literacynet.com
www.Grammarbook.com
www.Dailygrammar.com
anywhere.tennessee.edu
outreach.utk.edu
englishtown.latino.msn.com
www.cdlponline.org
http://rrcc-online.com/%7Epsych/LSInventory.html
Best learning resources
Help with improving skills in almost every GED and ESL subject
http://english.glendale.cc.ca.us/learning.resources.html
Study guides for reading
Reading resources from Barnes and Noble Booksellers
http://www.sparknotes.com
Personal stories by students in ESL
http://www.otan.us/webfarm/emailproject/stories.htm
Lessons in conversation with teachers guide
http://iteslj.org/questions
Visual lessons to work with
http://members.aol.com/Jakajk/ESLLessons.html
Lessons of grammar from Dave's Cafe
http://www.eslcafe.com/ideas/sefer.cgi?Grammar
Ideas for pronunciation from Dave's Cafe
http://www.eslcafe.com/ideas/sefer.cgi?Pronunciation:
Ideas for vocabulary from Dave's Cafe
http://www.eslcafe.com/ideas/sefer.cgi?Vocabulary:
Ideas for listening from Dave's Cafe
http://www.eslcafe.com/ideas/sefer.cgi?Listening:
Ideas for reading from Dave's Cafe
http://www.eslcafe.com/ideas/sefer.cgi?Reading:
This site helps find ideas to teach and understand ESL
http://www.eslcafe.com/ideas/sefer.cgi?Software
http://www.eslcafe.com/ideas/sefer.cgi?display:988012735-29520.txt
Site of word searches that can be printed and used as
the need arises
http://abcteach.com/wordpuzzles/WordSearchMenu.htm
Another great source of reading for students with worksheets
http://www.geocities.com/frankie_meehan
Class evaluation handouts
http://www.aitech.ac.ip/~iteslj/Handouts/Evaluation.html
Useful idioms with space to write out what they mean
http://www.aitech.ac.ip/~iteslj/Handouts/Klepinger-Idioms.html
Site used to teach Web
http://www.aitech.ac.ip/~iteslj/links/TESL/Internet/Teaching_with_the_Web
Site of Internet quizzes for English. Vocabulary
and Grammar are included
http://www.teflers.co.uk/vocab.html
Listing of all ESL sites. Useful to lab instructor
http://www.csun.edu/~heedu013/eslplans.html
Pronunciation site to match sounds online
http://esl-lounge.com/pronunciation/prondominoes_ooo_oo_ow.html
Lessons and helpful online sources
http://esl-lounge.com/pronunciation.html
Sites for teachers to cover all areas and subjects
http://www.sitesforteachers.com
A site for adult multicultural education
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/multicultural/sites/esl.html
Spelling, grammar and vocabulary for 5th and 6th grade
http://www.teachersdesk.org
Site to all kinds of English lessons
http://www.myenglishlessons.net/english.htm
Computer-generated quizzes by level
http://iteslj.org/quizzes/vm.html
Spelling tests and links to other sites
This site suggested by one of your fellow students. Thank
you, Aurora
http://www.phonydiploma.com/online-spelling-tests.aspx
Evaluation:
http://www.merel.org/compendium/Benchmark.asp?SubjectID=7&StandardID=1
Resource links with benchmarks for literature
http://www.merel.org/resources/links/lang/lang.asp
Teaching ideas from English teachers to ESL teachers
http://www.nete.org/teach
Writing and spelling phonetically, what is the translation?
Truespel!
http://www.nete.org/teach/zurinskas29491.shtml
Site for curriculum for history, literature, science
and social studies. GOOD!
http://www.ed.gov/free/s-lanart.html
http://www.linguistic-funland.com
Resources from the United Nations on literacy and ESL
http://exchanges.state.gov/education/engteaching/eal-res.htm#sites
Video episodes in English
Listen to videos and individual words, answer comprehension questions, and
learn meaning of key vocabulary
http://myefa.org
An interactive newspaper on life skills
Practice reading, listening, and writing. Vocabulary and comprehension
quizzes
http://www.thewclc.ca/edge
Dave's ESL Cafe
Learn from quotes, slang, phrasal verbs and idioms. Quizzes on many
subjects
http://www.eslcafe.com
Interesting things for ESL students
Quizzes, crosswords, games, listening, etc.
http:// www.manythings.org
and
http://www.nwlinks.org/nwlinksweb/student.htm
Activities for ESL students
Quizzes (English and bilingual), puzzles, and word-scrambles
http://a4esl.org
English Zone
Help with study skills, writing, conversation, idioms, and teacher resources.
Includes quizzes and other fun stuff
http://english-zone.com
Learning resources - News Stories
Reading comprehension using vocabulary, word selection, multiple choice, sequencing
events, and conclusions
http://www.literacynet.org/cnnsf
Midland Need to Read
An estimated 30% of adults over the age of 25 in Midland County cannot
read, write, or do arithmetic at low reading levels. Midland Need to
Read improves and enhances productivity and independence in Midland County
adults through literacy.
www.midland.edu/n2r/index.htm
United States Citizenship and Naturalization Service
This site can provide you with all the information you may need to apply for,
or check the status of, US citizenship
www.uscis.gov
Best learning resources
Help with improving skills in almost every GED and ESL subject
http://english.glendale.cc.ca.us/learning.resources.html
THINKING SKILL ENHANCERS
Many useful resources to help you develop your logical thinking and analytical
thinking skills, including:
• Online measures of IQ and Personality
• Brain Teasers & Puzzles
Amby Duncan-Carr
http://amby,com/go_ghoti/
Kaplan's Home
Games, and simulations — Test Prep that's FUN and FREE with many other
useful features, including:
• Study Skills
• Math Power
• Grammar Power
• Word Power
Kaplan
http://www1.kaplan.com/
Free Typing Games
This website makes learning to type fun! It's loaded with different
activities that challenge typists of any skill level.
freetypinggame.net
Job Aptitude Assessment and Investigation
This website allows you to take a short quiz which will match you to several
career paths which may be of interest to you. The website also allows
you to:
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Investigate careers of your choosing
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Connect to colleges and universities across the US
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learn what educational requirements are involved in your chosen career
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create and print a resume
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Learn what it's like to work in a profession
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See what you could earn in any given profession