eTAP contains curriculum for the core subjects of Mathematics, English, History and Science, for Grades 1 through 12.
This curriculum is divided into Lessons, with topics shown in a Table of Contents (TOC). These Lessons are grouped by subject and grade level. Each Lesson contains a Lesson Plan/Preview, Instructional Content and/or Links, Practice Exercises, Problems and Tests.
The English and Mathematics TOC are divided into grade level groupings of K-3, 4-6, Middle School (Grades 7-9), and High School. All content is aligned with State Standards.
Public School Students can use eTAP to supplement their regular school work. The lessons and topics have titles similar to those used by your school. You can also use eTAP to prepare for the many standardized tests. eTAP provides a SAT, HSEE, and GED prep course. eTAP is most helpful for subjects where you may need extra help, such as Mathematics. Our entire curriculum is written in a simplified form. We have received comments from students that eTAP has helped them learn topics that they found difficult.
Here are ways you can use eTAP for Middle and High School.
Middle School Grades 6-9 (age 12-15)
Middle School grades vary in different locations, but will include some or all of Grades 6 - 9. The age shown is only a guide. Since students can proceed at their own pace, their ages may vary from the range shown.
In Middle School, a self-instruction format is used. The Lesson Plan/Preview provides the objectives of the lesson instruction. The teacher can help guide their student as he or she reads the Instructional Content and completes the Practice Exercises. An eTAP survey of students found that Practice Exercises were their favorite part of eTAP. That's because they could use them to see how much they knew about each topic and decide when they were ready to move on.
In addition to written eTAP Instructional Material, Links are provided to other educational sites that contain additional content and/or interactive programs. This gives each student a range of learning materials to fit his/her own learning style.
At the end of each Lesson there are additional Problems and/or Test questions on all the topics included in that Lesson. These sections are designed to help students review and determine their understanding of the Lesson s topics. When a Test is included, its purpose is to help the student practice answering the type of question that may appear on standardized exams.
Some Middle Schools cover grades 6-9 while others cover grades 7-9. eTAP material is adaptable to either format.
The time spent on each Lesson will vary by student. We have indicated an average time needed to complete each Lesson. This assumes that the student is spending about one hour each day on each of the four core subjects. The balance of the day may be spent on other activities such as sports, music, art, trips to the library, museums, theater, sporting events, historical sites, etc.
Mathematics
Middle School Mathematics has 24 Lessons. Each State's Standards will vary as to the particular Lessons covered at each grade level. The Standards Button at the left side of the Home Page will provide the lesson sequence according to the California State Standards. This may be used as a guide.
Grade 7 usually includes Lessons 1-12 as well as 17 from the Middle School Table of Contents. These Lessons may be completed in one year by spending 4 weeks on each.
Grade 8 includes the balance of the 9 Lessons. These provide an introduction to Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry. Depending on the progress of the student, study can be expanded into the beginning Lessons of High School Geometry and Algebra. Again, about 4 weeks can be allowed for completing each Lesson.
English (Language Arts)
Grades 7 and 8 include 7 Lessons each. About 4 weeks may be allowed for each Lesson.
History (Social Studies)
Grade 6 includes Ancient History. About 4 weeks may be used to complete each Lesson
Grade 8 includes 10 Lessons on American History. Three to four weeks should be allowed to complete each Lesson.
Science
Middle school science is being prepared. Until it is completed, the student can use the High School Science as a resource.
You can select topics to cover for the middle school grades as a preparation for the high school science.
Grade 6 focus on Earth Science
Earth Science has 9 Lessons. Four weeks may be used to complete each Lesson. Earth Science instructional material covers grade levels from 6 through 12. It should be studied before the other sciences.
Grade 7 focuses on Life Science.
High School Biology may be used as a reference.
Grade 8 focuses on Physical Science
High School Physics may be used as reference.
High School Grades 9-12 (age 14-18)
The instruction style is the same independent self-study style as used in Middle School. The Lesson Plan/Preview provides the objectives of the lesson instruction. The teacher can help guide their student as he or she reads the Instructional Content and completes the Practice Exercises. An eTAP survey of students found that Practice Exercises were their favorite part of eTAP. That's because they could use them to see how much they knew about each topic and decide when they were ready to move on.
In addition to written eTAP Instructional Material, Links are provided to other educational sites that contain additional content and/or interactive programs. This gives each student a range of learning materials to fit his/her own learning style.
At the end of each Lesson there are additional Problems and/or Test questions on all the topics included in that Lesson. These sections are designed to help students review and determine their understanding of the Lesson s topics. When a Test is included, its purpose is to help the student practice answering the type of question that may appear on standardized exams.
The Teacher provides guidance and assistance as needed. The program is academic and provides the preparation usually required for entrance to college.
SAT review is provided to assist the student in obtaining the high score necessary to attend the college of his or her choice.
On line testing will be provided during the next 3 months for each Lesson.
Mathematics
The usual sequence is Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus.
Trigonometry is included in Middle School Mathematics, Geometry and Algebra II.
Algebra I has 16 Lessons and is extended over one year of study. Each Lesson may take 2 weeks to complete.
Geometry has 16 Lessons and is extended over one year of study. Each Lesson may take 2 weeks to complete.
Algebra II has 12 Lessons and is extended over one year of study. Each Lesson may take 3 weeks to complete.
English (Language Arts)
English has 21 Lessons that span the 4 years of High School.
Lessons are identified with the grade level where the content should be emphasized. Each Lesson may take 2 weeks of study. The student should move on to a higher level as he or she proceeds to the next year of study.
Science
Science provides a separate subject for each of the four High School years.
The subjects may be studied in any sequence, although Earth Science should be completed first.
Each subject has about 10 Lessons to be completed over the period of one school year. About 3-4 weeks should be used for each Lesson.
History (Social Studies)
History also provides different subjects for each of the four High School years.
Each subject has about 10 Lessons to be studied over the period of one school year. About 3-4 weeks should be used for each Lesson.
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