MATC 2021-22 Catalog

700-LEVEL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

READING – BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 6 READB6-767

that have a simple and clear underlying structure. Learners use context to determine meaning and can interpret actions required in speci fi c directions. Learners read simple charts, graphs, labels, payroll stubs, and simple authentic material. Learners who successfully complete Level 2 Reading achieve low intermediate basic education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. READING – BASIC SKILLS Basic Reading 3 Level 3 Reading (grade equivalent 4.0-5.9) emphasizes reading text on familiar subjects or from which new vocabulary can be determined by context. Learners read simple descriptions and narratives and can make some minimal inferences about familiar texts, and compare and contrast information from texts. Learners read authentic materials on familiar topics, such as simple employee handbooks. Learners who successfully complete Level 3 Reading achieve high intermediate basic education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. READING – BASIC SKILLS Basic Reading 4 Level 4 Reading (grade equivalent 6.0-8.9) emphasizes comprehension of a variety of materials, such as periodicals, non-technical journals on common topics, and expository writing. Learners identify spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors, and follow simple multi-step directions. Learners identify the main idea in reading selections and use context to determine meaning. Learners who successfully complete Level 4 reading achieve low secondary education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. READING – BASIC SKILLS Pre-College Reading 5 Level 5 Reading (grade equivalent 9.0-10.9) emphasizes comprehension of a variety of literary works including primary source materials and professional journals. Learners explain and analyze information, use context cues and higher order processes to interpret meaning of written material, and read technical information and complex manuals. Learners who successfully complete Level 5 Reading achieve high adult secondary education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. LEVEL 5 READB5-757 LEVEL 3 READB3-737 LEVEL 4 READB4-747

OFFTEC-739

Credits: 3

Business Operations Co-Op Part 1 Class time consists of a variety of work- related sections designed to improve skills necessary for work with portfolio. Areas covered include interpersonal relationships and concepts, technology, and international Business Co-Op Work Experience 2 Class time consists of a variety of work- related sections designed to improve entry-level clerical skills as de fi ned by the portfolio. Among areas covered are a meeting preparation project, a project either accounting-based or technology-based, and business portfolio completion. Prerequisite(s): Complete OFTECH-738. OFFTEC-743 Credits: 2 Business Co-Op Work Experience 3 Class time consists of a variety of work- related sections designed to improve entry-level clerical skills as de fi ned by the portfolio. Among areas covered are a meeting preparation project, a project either accounting-based or technology-based, and business portfolio completion. Prerequisite(s): Complete OFFTEC-742. OFFTEC-744 Credits: 2 Business Co-Op Work Experience 4 Class time consists of a variety of work- related sections designed to improve entry-level clerical skills as de fi ned by the portfolio. Among areas covered are a meeting preparation project, a project either accounting-based or technology-based, and business portfolio completion. Prerequisite(s): Complete OFFTEC-743. READING (DEPARTMENT: 858) READING – BASIC SKILLS business. OFFTEC-742 Credits: 2 Basic Reading 1 Level 1 Reading (grade equivalent 0-1.9) emphasizes reading simple material on familiar subjects and comprehending simple compound sentences in single or linked paragraphs containing a familiar vocabulary. Learners who successfully complete Level 1 Reading achieve beginning basic education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. READING – BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 1 READB1-717 Credits: 4

Credits: 4

Pre-College Reading 6 Level 6 Reading (grade equivalent 11.0-12.9) emphasizes adapting strategies and skills to a variety of reading tasks and becoming a critical reader. Learners apply prior experience and knowledge, use study skills, and transfer reading and vocabulary skills to a variety of printed and illustrative materials found in the workplace, school and everyday life. Learners who successfully complete Level 6 Reading achieve a reading level comparable to the Wisconsin 12th grade exit standards for reading and are prepared to enter postsecondary education and/or obtain and maintain employment. READING – POST HIGH SCHOOL READPH-771 Credits: 5 Reading Post High School 1 Reading Post High School 1 is designed for students who have graduated from high school or have earned a GED or HSED. This course emphasizes comprehension of a variety of literary works including primary source materials and professional journals. Learners explain and analyze information, use context cues and higher order processes to interpret meaning of written material, and read technical information and complex manuals. Learners who successfully complete Reading Post High School 1 achieve high adult secondary education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. READPH-772 Credits: 5 READPH2: Advanced Comprehension The Reading Post High School 2 course is designed for students who have graduated from high school or have earned a GED or HSED. This course emphasizes adapting strategies and skills to a variety of reading tasks and becoming a critical reader. Learners apply prior experience and knowledge, use study skills, and transfer reading and vocabulary skills to a variety of printed and illustrative materials found in the workplace, school and everyday life. Learner responds to reading in written form. Learners who successfully complete the course are prepared to enter postsecondary education and/or obtain and maintain employment. The class assumes competence in use of basic reading strategies.

Credits: 4

Credits: 4

Credits: 4

700-Level Courses for Adult High School/GED/HSED, College Support and Learning English

LEVEL 2 READB2-727

Credits: 4

Basic Reading 2 Level 2 Reading (grade equivalent 2.0-3.9) emphasizes reading text on familiar subjects

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