ESOL
Adult Goal 7: Learners will develop numeracy skills where needed.

OBJECTIVES EXAMPLES
Objective A: Learners will use numbers in English.
  • Count in English.
  • Recognize, name, and reproduce Arabic numerals.
  • Hear, understand, and write numbers (zero - 1000) and number words, i.e., one, hundred, thousand, etc.
  • Hear and recognize cardinal and ordinal numbers.
  • Hear and recognize differences in similar sounding numbers, e.g., 14-40, 15-50.
  • Recognize and reproduce money symbols, i.e., dollar sign, decimal points, cent sign, etc.
  • Recognize and reproduce terms related to time, i.e., 6:00 a.m., 4:45, etc.
  • Deal with money and consumer computation, i.e., change, sale price, interest, credit, tax, etc.
  • Recognize Roman numerals.
  • Use clocks, i.e., analog and digital; use calendars and dates, i.e., month-day-year.
Objective B: Learners will use the U.S. system of measurement.
  • Recognize non-metric measures for weight, height, distance, and temperature roughly equivalent to metric measure, i.e., 37°C = 98.6°F, 1 kg = 2.21 lbs.
  • Use basic dry and liquid measures in the U.S. system, i.e., 1 liter = approximately 1 quart.
Objective C: Learners will understand and use the language and process of calculation where needed.
  • Recognize and understand the basic mathematical symbols, i.e., +, -, X, $, ÷, <, >, =, %, etc.
  • Calculate and understand mathematical operations used in everyday life, i.e., estimate total cost, calculate tax, 25% off, balance checkbook, do income taxes, calculate overtime, etc.
  • Understand and use calculators, graphs, charts, maps, schedules, i.e., estimate mileage, understand check stubs, interpret trends, etc.

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