Research guides: Open Education Resources: Adult Basic Upgrading (ABE)

BCcampus Pathway to Adult Basic Education using OER

Pathway to Adult Basic Education through OER
A wide range of ABE OER resources that are aligned with the subjects and levels outlined in the ABE Articulation Handbook. The resources on the pathway are verified adoptions and the OER can be found in the BCcampus Open Textbook collection and other repositories. The currently available resources organized on the linked page are based on their level within the ABE program, with many additional resources slated to be released in the coming months.
ABE Program Framework Outlines open textbooks for every level of ABE programs, and matches to BCcampus open textbooks

Biology ABE

Human Biology: Human Anatomy and Physiology This textbook is ideal for an introductory-level human biology course. It is aligned with the British Columbia Adult Basic Education learning outcomes for Provincial Level Biology, which is the equivalent of Grade 12 Anatomy and Physiology. This textbook begins with an introduction to sciences and the scientific method, and then addresses the human body in increasing scale: from biological molecules, to cells and tissues, to organs and all eleven organ systems, all with an overarching focus on health. The text employs clear writing, case studies for each chapter, interactive self-marking study activities, highlights of Indigenous knowledge and examples, a pop-up glossary, and links to resources for extending learning.
Human Biology General human biology textbook, available in a number of different formats.

Chemistry ABE

WikiEducator CHEMISTRY A collection of chemistry resources curated by a British Columbia high school teacher.

Computer Studies ABE

Key Concepts of Computer Studies If you are looking for a quick study guide in Computer Studies, this book is an excellent resource. Skip the lengthy and distracting books and instead use this book to guide your studies, review your knowledge, or help with tutoring. This book quickly gets to the heart of each particular topic, helping students with a quick review before doing homework or preparing for a test.
Computer Science 20 This textbook was written to support the teaching of Computer Science 20 in Saskatchewan. This book is meant to provide students with an interactive experience as they learn to program. They can read the text, watch videos, and write and execute Python code.

English ABE

Language Learning Titles & Resources Includes BC Reads: Adult Literacy Fundamental English Course Packs
Composition and Literature: A Handbook and Anthology The purpose of this book is to help students achieve the learning objectives of their English 12 course. These include how to write intelligently, clearly, and fluently; understand and employ effectively the conventions of various forms of school and college writing assignments; read actively and critically; understand and appreciate diverse and inclusive works of imaginative literature; and think critically, creatively, and reflectively. This book is divided into two parts. Part I is a Composition Handbook designed to teach students the components of the writing process and the conventions of various forms of school and college writing assignments. Part II is an Anthology of Literature designed to help students read actively, analyze, understand, enjoy, and appreciate stories, poems, and plays by a diverse and inclusive group of exceptional writers.
Building Blocks of Academic Writing Building Blocks of Academic Writing covers typical writing situations for developing academic writers, from prewriting and research through expressing themselves online. Developmental work in different types of paragraphs—descriptive, narrative, expository, persuasive—allows students to build capacity for longer essays. Each chapter includes review questions with a Canadian focus that instructors can assign to help students practise the skills developed in the text. This book aligns with the BC ABE Level: Intermediate English.
Advanced English This text introduces students to reading and writing at the college level and was designed to fulfill the requirements for the Adult Basic Education (ABE) Advanced English Course. This text included examples, exercises, and definitions for many reading- and writing-related topics encountered in college courses.
College Skills This book has been written for adult students of English Language Arts at a Grade 10 level. As such, it meets the criteria established by the British Columbia Ministry of Education while providing content suitable for adult learners. The goal of the book is to help students develop skills in reading, writing, language use, and study skills. The book is divided into ten units, each of which focuses on a specific theme; these include food, work, art, money, nature, and more. All units follow the same sequence.
Provincial English This textbook was designed to fulfill the requirements for the Adult Basic Education (ABE) Provincial English course. This text provides instruction in steps, builds writing, reading, and critical thinking skills, and combines comprehensive grammar review with an introduction to paragraph writing and composition.

Math ABE

Data Analysis This resource covers the following learning objectives: explain the uses and misuses of statistics; demonstrate an understanding of mean, median, mode, range, quartiles, percentiles, standard deviation, the normal curve, z scores, sampling error, and confidence intervals; graphically present data in the form of frequency tables, line graphs, bar graphs, and stem and leaf plots; and design and conduct a statistics project, analyze the data and communicate your observations about the data. This textbook was written for Adult Basic Education (ABE) Advanced Level Mathematics.
Introductory Algebra This textbook is aligned with the British Columbia Adult Basic Education learning outcomes for Mathematics: Intermediate Level Algebra. The textbook introduces the fundamental concepts of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry while addressing the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles. Each topic builds upon previously developed material to demonstrate the cohesiveness and structure of mathematics. This text was adapted from Elementary Algebra and Prealgebra, textbooks originally published by OpenStax.
Financial Mathematics We are often faced with questions concerning our finances: Am I saving enough to put my daughter through college? How much will my investment be worth five years from now? Should I pay down my mortgage with weekly or monthly payments? The mathematics of finance allows us to answer these and similar questions. This textbook aligns with Adult Basic Education (ABE) Advanced Level Mathemativs.
Math ABE Titles
CLP Calculus Textbooks Free PDF and web-based calculus textbooks and problem books. Includes: CLP-1 Differential Calculus, CLP-2 Integral Calculus, CLP-3 Multivariable Calculus, CLP-4 Vector Calculus, CLP Bug Bounty, & CLP Source files
Applied Mathematics Applied Mathematics Textbook created by the Academic Upgrading Department at SAIT. Used in there MATH 172 course. Editable Word version available here: https://libguides.sait.ca/ld.php?content_id=34887658