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Styles of Literature

with Phil Wormuth, RSU 24 Adult Education

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Whether you love to read or don't read very often, you'll find a style of writing that catches your attention. In Styles of Literature, you can continue building your reading and writing skills for work or college. (This is one of our high school completion classes.)

Read a collection of high-interest texts to discover how writers carefully craft their works in compelling and dramatic ways. In addition to reading a variety stories and articles, you will write a number of short papers to develop your own style of writing fiction and non-fiction.

What's your favorite style of writing? In class, you'll explore a verity of genres (styles): Action and adventure, allegory, articles, autobiography, biography, drama, diary/memoir, fiction, horror, letters, non-fiction, poetry, satire, science-fiction, speeches...

Participants can earn one high school level English credit by completing this course successfully.

Please call us for more information or to register for this class: 207-422-4794.

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Critical Reading: Intriguing True Stories

with Phil Wormuth, RSU 24 Adult Education

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Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction! Read about some unexplained, natural occurances in the world. Even if you don't think of yourself as a reader, these strange stories will pull you in!

Spark your curiosity by reading a series of high-interest, nonfiction stories and articles designed to enlighten and entertain while building your reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

Students who complete this course sucessfully will be awarded a high school ELS credit.

Please call our office if you are interested in participating in this class: 422-4794.

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HiSET Math

with Megan McOsker, RSU 24 Adult Education

Jan

22

January 22nd to June 4th, 2025

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Learn new math skills and brush up on the basics in order to pass the HiSET Math test. Working with your instructor, you can target any gaps in your math knowledge, as you build skills for the HiSET test.

The HiSET math test includes: number operations, measurement, geometry, data analysis, probability, and algebra. In addition to math skills, we focus on test taking skills and breaking down math and test anxiety.

In addition to daytime classes, we have open labs day and evenings when you can also meet with teachers and tutors.

A little about the HiSET math test:
The HiSET math test is 50 multiple choice questions; you have 90 minutes to complete the test. We provide a calculator, a formula sheet, and scrap paper and pencils. You can take the HiSET on paper or on the computer. Most people prefer taking the test on computer. You receive your score immediately on the computer. It can take up to two weeks to get your scores if you take the test on paper.

All students take practice tests before taking the official HiSET tests; there is no cost for taking the HiSET in Maine.

This class is for our high school completion program. Please contact us for registration information @ 207-422-4794.

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HiSET Social Studies (GED)

with Phil Wormuth, RSU 24 Adult Education

Jan

22

January 22nd to June 4th, 2025

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You don't have to be a history expert to pass the HiSET Social Studies test. Our classes helps you build knowledge around these key areas for the Social Studies test: History, Civics/Government, Economics, and Geography.

Using in class discussion, reading materials, videos, cartoons, graphs, and online options, you'll cover the material for the HiSET Social Studies test.
You will review, learn, and discover new information and ways people have engaged in their communities through the generations.

All of our HiSET classes also include test taking strategies to help you relieve any test anxiety and build confidence in your test taking skills.

A few more details about the HiSET Social Studies test:
The test is 70 minutes with 60 multiple choice questions.
You can take the test on the computer or on paper.
You can take the test up to three times in one calendar year.
There is no cost for taking the HiSET tests in Maine if you are a Maine resident.

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Math in the World

with Megan McOsker, RSU 24 Adult Education

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Math in the World is a math class designed to improve students' conceptual and procedural knowledge of math largely in the context of authentic projects. Units will include business and personal finance (operations and algebraic thinking, functions), crime analysis (geometry), sports (statistics and probability), and cooking (ratios and proportions). Student interest will be used to customize instruction. We will also use digital and other tools to best support individualized student learning.

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HiSET Science

with Megan McOsker, RSU 24 Adult Education

Jan

22

January 22nd to June 4th, 2025

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Learn and practice science in a hands-on "class" to prepare for the HiSET Science test - and you might spark your interest in a science career, too.

The HiSET Science test includes Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth Science. In class, you'll learn about scientific inquiry, how to interpret and apply information, and how to evaluate scientific charts and data. You will also work on tricks for testing taking and relieving test anxiety.

Explore the world of science and our local natural environment, both sea and land, while you prepare for this part of your HiSET testing.

We offer HiSET classes in person in Sullivan and remotely. We also have online HiSET materials for additional studying & practice. All of this is offered at no cost for students.

A few details about the HiSET Science test:
The test is 80 minutes with 60 questions.
There is no calculator allowed on this section of the HiSET.
You can take the test of the computer or on paper.
You will have scrap paper and pencils.

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