Lesson 8 Learning Express Library

After setting up an account, I checked out the assessments for middle school reading and writing. I saved several assessments to my account and tried a reading assessment. My score wasn't what I thought I would get, but when I read the explanations, I could understand better what was needed in answering those types of questions. The Reading Comprehension course explained that it would take 1-2 hours; I appreciated this because I could see how I might like to incorporate these courses into my class. Taking these courses and assessments on a regular basis would prepare students for the many types of assessments they need to take in today's classrooms. In addition, paying close attention to the results would help a teacher guide instruction. Similar assessments and courses are also available for writing and math.

One thing I wondered was: Where are the courses and assessments for 5th graders? The elementary section went through grade 4, and the middle school section covered grades 6-8.

In the Job/Resume-writing section, the language was simple to understand and well-explained.

The e-books provided information that I wish I'd had at other times in my life when job-searching. I could send other adults there to improve their job situations. I could also see adults using these areas to improve reading, writing, vocabulary, and math skills--in fact, this year I was worried that I would have to teach middle school algebra, and this would have helped me. I think I can refer students to this area to practice in Math Builder, Vocabulary Builder, or Reading and Writing practice; I can see this being helpful for those who need more practice or for advanced students to practice in areas beyond their peers. I can also print off or refer parents to areas where they can provide help for their children, especially during the summer. Some parents may even want to improve their own skills:) Although the books are in PDF format, and students would have to write the answers on sheets of paper, the answers are provided at the end so that they can check after completion.