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PLATO

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PLATO helps students refresh and upgrade skills in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, life skills, career skills, and ESOL/ESL. The program integrates with and supplements existing teaching methods, helping to:

  • Provide individualized instruction in all basic skills
  • Accurately assess skills and prescribe appropriate coursework
  • Offer instruction aligned to the ASSET, COMPASS, CPT, ACT Work Keys, AMES, and other state-mandated proficiency exams including the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP)
  • Ensure mastery of each concept before a student progresses
  • Allow students to work in privacy, at their own pace
  • Boost student confidence and lower attrition
  • Prevent dropouts by providing a flexible, self-paced program
  • Offer convenient and flexible access through open-entry/open-exit programs
  • Quickly prepare students for success in for-credit classes

PLATO Courseware

Math
  • Math Fundamentals
  • Pre-Algebra
  • Beginning Algebra
  • Intermediate Algebra
  • Advanced Algebra
  • Trigonometry
  • Calculus I
  • Calculus 2
  • Applied Math
  • Geometry Measurement I
  • Geometry Measurements 2
  • Math Problem-Solving
  • Data Skills
  • Math Expeditions
  • Projects for the Real World

Reading
  • Beginning Reading
  • Reading 1
  • Reading 2
  • Fundamental Reading Strategies
  • Intermediate Reading Strategies
  • Advanced Reading Strategies
  • PLATO Vocabulary Builder
  • Reading Horizons
  • Essential Reading Skills 1 & 2
  • Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension (stories)
  • Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension (expository)
  • Reading for Information
  • Projects for the Real World

Writing
  • Writing Series
  • Communication
  • Writing in the Workplace

Science
  • Science Fundamentals
  • Chemistry 1
  • Chemistry 2
  • Physics 1
  • Physics 2
  • Middle School Science
  • Cyber Ed
  • Applied Physical Science
  • Projects for the Real World

Social Studies

  • History
  • Social Studies
  • Global Studies
  • Projects for the Real Word

Life Skills

  • Life and Job Skills
  • Parenting Skills
  • Basic Skills for the Real World

Career Skills

  • Job Skills for the Real World
  • The Problem Solving Experience
  • Reading for Information
  • Writing in the Workplace
  • Employment Parnership
  • Quality Fundamentals
  • Communication
  • Data Skills

ESOL/ESL
  • English Discoveries
  • Reading Horizons