Challenge 2 - Learning Express

Confession time:  It's been awhile since I accessed Learning Express and I couldn't remember my password (or user name, for that matter!).  I had to get help to get started on this assignment.  But now I have all the pertinent information safely stored where I can find it easily, and I am ready to report on my findings.

1.  For the 4th grader needing help with reading comprehension, I would suggest one or more of the many practice tests available under the Elementary School section.  Under Reading Skills, there are several options:  4th Grade Reading Practice, FCAT 4th Grade Reading Practice, and California 4th Grade Reading Practice.  The first option (4th Grade Reading Practice) has practice tests on Reading Comprehension, Informational Reading, and Poetry.  Any or all of these will help this student improve reading comprehension.

2.  The recent high school graduate may want to check out the Job Search and Workplace Skills section.  I found e-courses  and e-books on Job Searching, Resumes, and Interviewing Skills.  There are also e-books dealing with Success on the Job.  If this patron needs to improve basic skills, she should search the Skill Building for Adults section for courses on Writing and Math skills.  Another option is the High School section, where she will find books, courses, and tests on math, reading, vocabulary, and spelling.  Making use of these resources should help this patron land the job.

3.  The Jobs and Careers section is where I would point the high schooler interested in careers in nursing or pharmacy.  Under the Nursing and Allied Health tab there is an option called Career Guidance that lists e-books such as  Becoming a Health Care Professional.  Another option is Entrance Test Preparation, that has practice tests for getting into nursing school.  More advanced practice tests are available in the Licensure and Certification Test Preparation option (so this student can get an idea of what will be required).  If this student needs even more basic information on college entrance, they can search the College Preparation section as well.

With Learning Express, there is no reason to be unprepared!