# ESL Pre GED Math/English (Certificate of Competency)

Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: School of Extended Learning: English as a Second Language (Noncredit)

Source: https://catalog.sbcc.edu/sel/esl-noncredit/esl-pre-ged-math-english-certificate-competency/

### Requirements

Students practice academic and language skills and gain knowledge of Pre GED mathematical concepts necessary to succeed in the Adult High School/GED programs. This certificate is a gateway into credit and AHS/GED programs.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ESLN NC045 | ESL/Pre-GED English | 0 |
| ESLN NC050 | ESL/Pre-GED Mathematics | 0 |

### Learning Outcomes

1.  Apply reading comprehension skills including making predictions, finding evidence in the text and drawing inferences.
2.  Utilize writing process to compose well-organized passages.
3.  Demonstrate effective note taking strategies.
4.  Identify personal learning styles.
5.  Solve multi-step word problems involving whole numbers.
6.  Solve multi-step word problems involving fractions, decimals, and rational numbers.
7.  Apply computer literacy skills to solve calculations involving fractions, decimals, and/or rational numbers.