ISI's academic series supports both adult learners and educators. Adult learners use these courses to prepare for GED and college entrance exams, while educators use them to provide individualized instruction across mixed skill levels.
Academic course areas:
Developmental Series
This series was designed for adult learners functioning at grade levels 2 through 8. It includes mathematics, reading, and writing courses that build foundational academic skills.
Mathematics I
Preliminary math skills for functional grade levels 2 through 8. Estimated length: 20-40 hours. Read more.
Reading I
Basic reading skills with guided practice through reading passages. Estimated length: 30-40 hours. Read more.
Writing I
Basic writing skills with instruction in grammar, spelling, organization, and editing. Estimated length: 10-20 hours. Read more.
Remedial Series
This academic series prepares learners for the GED exam and for entry into two-year and four-year colleges through reading, writing, and mathematics.
Mathematics II
Designed for students preparing for the GED math section and college entrance. Estimated length: 20-40 hours. Read more.
Reading II
Reading instruction with more complex passages, including literal, interpretive, and everyday reading situations. Estimated length: 30-40 hours. Read more.
Writing II
Writing instruction focused on revising and editing samples. Estimated length: 10-20 hours. Read more.
Advanced Courses
Integrated Mathematics Plus / Mathematics III
College-prep mathematics covering geometry, algebra, logic, probability, statistics, and word problems. Estimated length: 40-60 hours. Read more.
Advanced Reading Comprehension
Practice reading skills at a higher level with literature-style and social-science passages. Estimated length: 10-12 hours. Read more.
Adult Vocabulary Development
Interactive vocabulary-building course with more than 3,000 words and definitions. Read more.
Expressive Writing / Writing III
Students write on twenty predefined topics in a controlled environment for writing practice. Estimated length: 15 hours. Read more.
Topics in Science, Social Studies and Literature
Supplemental curriculum content recommended for GED preparation. Estimated length: 44 hours. Read more.
Academic Assessments
This program offers a battery of academic assessments in language, math, and reading. Multiple levels are available for each portion of the test series.
Estimated assessment length: 15 to 40 minutes per assessment.