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eTAP provides curriculum for the core subjects of Mathematics, English, History and Science for grades 1 through 12. This curriculum is divided into Lessons, with topics shown in the Table of Contents (TOC). These lessons are grouped by subject and grade level. Each lesson contains:
Whichever system you chose, most states allow students to take the GED test and receive a General Education Diploma as early as age 16. Most states have two-year community colleges which allow enrollment with a GED in place of a High School diploma. Students can then transfer from the community college to a four-year university. As an alternative, students can take the SAT exam for direct admittance to most four-year college or universities. We recommend that a record is kept of completed work sheets, practice exercises, etc. in a three-ring binder. This record can be used to satisfy local school agencies requirements. If you decide to enroll your child in school at a later time, these records will also help the school determine the right grade placement for your child. Here are examples of how eTAP can be used for different grade levels: Middle School Grades 6-9 (ages 12-15)Middle School grades vary in different locations, but generally include some or all of grades 6 - 9. Since students can proceed at their own pace, the age shown is only a guide.In Middle School, a self-instruction format is used. The Lesson Plan/Preview provides the objectives of the lesson instruction. The parents can help guide their child as he or she reads the Instructional Content and completes the Practice Exercises. An eTAP survey of students found that Practice Exercises were their favorite part of eTAP because it gives them feedback on how much they have learned and when they are ready to move on. In addition to written eTAP instructional material, Links are provided to other educational sites that contain additional content and/or interactive programs. This gives each student a range of learning materials to fit his or her own learning style. At the end of each lesson there are additional Problems and/or Test questions on all the topics included in that lesson. These sections are designed to help students review and determine their understanding of the lesson’s topics. When a test is included, its purpose is to help the student practice answering the type of question that may appear on standardized exams. The time spent on each lesson will vary by student. We have indicated an average time needed to complete each lesson. This assumes that the student is spending about one hour each day on each of the four core subjects. The balance of the day may be spent on other activities such as sports, music, art, trips to the library, museums, theater, sporting events, historical sites, religious activities, etc. MathematicsMiddle School Mathematics has 24 lessons. Each State's standards will vary as to the particular lessons covered at each grade level. The State Standard button on the Mathematics page will provide the lesson sequence according to the California State Standards. This may be used as a general guide for all states.Grade 7 usually includes Lessons 1-11 as well as 17 from the Table of Contents. These lessons may be completed in one year by spending four weeks on each. Grade 8 includes the balance of the lessons. These provide an introduction to Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry. Depending on the progress of the student, study can be expanded into the beginning lessons of High School Geometry and Algebra. Again, about four weeks can be allowed for completing each lesson. English (Language Arts)Grades 7 and 8 include seven lessons. About four weeks may be allowed for each lesson.History (Social Studies)Grade 6 includes Ancient History. About four weeks may be used to complete each lesson.Grade 8 includes ten lessons on American History. Three to four weeks should be allowed to complete each lesson. ScienceGrade 6 focuses on Earth Science which has eight lessons. Four weeks may be used to complete each lesson. Earth Science instructional material covers grade levels from 6 through 12. It should be studied before the other sciences.Grade 7 focuses on Life Science. Seven lessons are provided. About 4 weeks may be spent on each lesson. Grade 8 focuses on Physical Science. Eight lessons are provided. About four weeks may be spent on each lesson. |
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