[Numeracy 483] Building Graphic Literacy Skills-An essential to pass the GED Math Test

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I don’t want anyone to  miss this opportunity to learn how to help adult 
learners build their graphic  literacy skills—an essential for passing the GED 
Mathematics Test.  Joan  Hudson-Miller 

The NAASLN Webinar  Series 
Did you know that 50% of the questions  on the GED Math, Social Studies and 
Science Tests are based on graphics or  graphics and text combined?  
To learn how to build  graphic literacy skills and help your students pass 
the GED tests, don’t miss  the NAASLN Webinar Series’ August 24th 
Internet-based  Seminar.   

Building  Graphic Literacy Skills to Pass the GED® Tests 

Presenter: Caren Van Slyke, adult educator with  30 years of experience and 
author of the GED Scoreboost™ series, published by  New Readers Press, 
which includes Critical Thinking-Graphic Skills for Social  Studies and Science. 

August 24, 2010     4:00 – 5:00  ET 

Building  Graphic Literacy Skills to Pass the GED® Tests 
Session  Description:  Graphic literacy skills are essential for passing 
the GED Tests. About 50% of  the questions on the Math, Social Studies, and 
Science Tests are based on  graphics or on graphics and text combined. In this 
webinar, we'll discuss  graphics-based classroom activities for both 
Pre-GED and GED students. We'll  also preview published materials designed for 
student success with GED  graphics. 

Presenter:  Caren Van Slyke  has 30 years’ experience as an adult educator –
 teacher, tutor, writer, editor,  and teacher trainer. Her focus has been 
passing the GED Tests – developing  instructional materials and training 
hundreds of teachers around the country.  Beginning as a GED classroom teacher 
in Chicago in the late 1970’s, she has worked on  GED preparation materials 
for a number of publishers.  Her GED Scoreboost™ series, published by  New 
Readers Press, includes: Critical Thinking - Graphic Skills for  Social 
Studies and Science. 
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Register ONLINE – Go to _www.naasln.org/webinars.htm_ 
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$20.00 Members ** 
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more information about  the on-going NAASLN Webinar Series and registration. 
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(mailto:info at naasln.org)  or leave a message at  888-5NAASLN  (888-562-2756) 
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WEBINAR Benefits: 
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* All you need is a computer and a  telephone 
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* Certificate of attendance offered for proof of professional  development 

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