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BASIC LEVEL Self-Study Resources 

Math Exercises

Web sites:

LearningWave Online (Interactive Mathematics)
learn about decimals and fractions through concepts and fun applications
www.learningwave.com/lwonline/workingfront/decimalsfront.html 

Webmath
learn how to solve general math problems
www.webmath.com/index2.html 

Math.com (The World of Math Online)
practice basic and everyday math with tools, tables and formulas
http://math.com/homeworkhelp/BasicMath.html

Natural Math
learn the multiplication tables through a student/mentor format
http://www.naturalmath.com/mult/mult1.html 

Create a Graph
learn how to understand data shown in graphs and charts
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/ 

Think Metric
learn to measure length, area, temperature, and volume using the metric system
http://www.think-metric.com/basics.html

CD-ROMs:

Attainment’s Dollars & Cents Series
a collection of three basic money programs


Reading  and Writing

puzzlemaker.com
This site generates puzzles for teachers students and parents. You can create a customized word search, crossword and math puzzles with your word lists. Among the puzzles from the menu include

Beehive.org
This site has easy articles on money, healthcare, health and fitness, jobs, careers, starting and owning a business, family, and insurance. Has a spanish link for the site. Money sections includes information on creating a budget, writing a check, using an ATM, and a mini-course on personal finance.

Keynews.org
The Key
provides reading material for adults with limited reading skills.  These include adults who have not completed their high school educations, those learning English and those with learning disabilities. 

Cdlponline.org
The purpose of this site is to help adults improve basic skills like reading and spelling using real-life stories on topics of interest to adults. After reading a story, the reader can then participate in learning activities for further development. There is a separate section for teachers and adult educators that can be accessed by selecting the "For Adult Educators" link at the top of the homepage.

wclc.ca/edge
The Learning Edge has articles for adults at different levels, games, and follow-up activities. The articles can be read with speakers and are highlighted simultaneously.