Learning Upgrade offers a comprehensive adult education curriculum in an engaging format designed for rapid growth and measurable outcomes. Within one app available at school and home on computers and smartphones, learners can complete a full pathway including ESL, ABE, GED, and career workforce readiness.
English Upgrade B: Alphabet, Letter Sounds, Uppercase, Lowercase, Decode CVC Words, Sight Words, Short Vowels, Read Sentences, Phonemic Awareness, Rhyming Words, Spelling, Capitalize, End Punctuation, Vocabulary, Animals, Colors, Opposites, Plurals, Listening, Write a Sentence
English Upgrade 1: Alphabet, Letter Sounds, Phonemic Awareness, Decoding Words, Vowel Blends, Sight Words, Reading Sentences, Grammar, Comprehension, Listening, Spelling, Write a Sentence
English Upgrade 2: Sight Words, Multisyllable Words, Story Comprehension, Characters, Connections, Conversation, Main Idea, Compare Contrast, Vocabulary, Listening, Illustrations, Write a Paragraph
English Upgrade 3: Main Idea, Details, Informational Comprehension, Setting, Connections, Conversation, Point of View, Compare Contrast, Vocabulary, Listening, Visuals, Write a Paragraph
English Upgrade 4: Story Maps, Order Sequence, Main Idea, Author’s Purpose, Science Comprehension, Connections, Conversation, Point of View, Compare Contrast, Vocabulary, Grammar, Formal Language, Listening, Visuals, Research Project
English Upgrade 5: KWL Charts, Tone Attitude, Main Idea, Author’s Purpose, Social Studies Comprehension, Verb Tenses, Metaphor Simile, Dialects Registers, Connections, Conversation, Point of View, Compare Contrast, Vocabulary, Grammar, Listening, Visuals, Digital Tools, Research Project
English Upgrade 6: Communication, Long Form Listening, Story Comprehension, Science and Social Studies Visuals, Arguments Claims, Resume Writing, Poems, Plays, Presentations, Parallel Structure, Personification, Connections, Conversation, Point of View, Compare Contrast, Vocabulary, Grammar, Listening, Visual Writing, Digital Tools, Email, Writing Process
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Math Upgrade B: Numbers, Counting, Groups, Shapes, Square, Triangle, Circle, Number Line, Skip Ahead, Skip Back, Compare Groups, Make 10, Decompose, Addition Facts, Subtraction, Sorting, Measure Length
Math Upgrade 1: Number Line, Count to 100, Addition Facts, Skip Counting, Number Names, Group by 10s, Add and Subtract to 100, Add Subtract Word Problems, Telling Time, Measure Length, Collect Data in Table
Math Upgrade 2: Number Line, Count to 1000, Addition Facts, Odd and Even, Grouping Tens, Place Value, Expanded Notation, Subtract Missing Addends, Add Subtract 2-Digit, Estimate Length, Word Problems, Charts Graphs
Math Upgrade 3: Number Line, Multiplication Facts, Grouping Tens, Rounding, Comparison, Order numbers, Multiply by 1 Digit, Division, Fractions Intro, Measure Length, Count Monday, Tables Graphs
Math Upgrade 4: Place Value, Rounding, Comparison, Long Multiplication, Long Division, Multiply Word Problems, Equivalent Fractions, Prime Numbers, Reduce Fractions, Coordinate Graphs, Sort and Classify
Math Upgrade 5: Place Value, Rounding, Comparison, Long Division, Division Unknown Factor, Multiply Fractions, Percent Problems, Conversions, Expressions, Patterns, Mean Median Mode, Coordinate Graphs, Area, Volume Prism, Angles Lines, Triangles
Math Upgrade 6: Negative Numbers, Signed Addition Multiplication, Fraction Word Problems, Compare Fractions Decimals, Algebra Terms, Exponent Basics, Translate Words to Algebra, Order of Operations, Solve 1-Step Equations, Ratios Proportions, Volume Prism, Surface Area, Mean Median Mode, Histograms, Variations, Box Whisker
Math Upgrade 7: Negative Numbers, Rational Addition Multiplication, Distributive Property, Commutative Associative, Expressions, Multi-Step Word Problems, Solve Inequalities, Graph Inequalities, Unit Rates, Relations Tables Graphs, Constant Proportionality, Ratios Proportions, Scale Drawings, Triangles, Polygons, Solids, Probability, Table Grids, Tree Diagrams
Math Upgrade 8: Rational Irrational Numbers, Square Roots, Exponent Rules, Scientific Notation, Coordinate Graphs, Solve Equations, Linear Equations, Points on a Line, Slope of a Line, Parallel Perpendicular, Functions Relations, Non-Linear Graphs, Angles, Scale Drawings, Symmetry, Transforms, Congruent Figures, Pythagorean, Solid Figures, Scatterplots, Linear Fit, Two-Way Tables
Pre-Algebra Upgrade: Negative Numbers, Rational Addition Multiplication, Compare Fractions Decimals, Algebra terms, Order of Operations, Distributive Commutative, Associative, Solve Equations, Slope of a Line, Unit Rate, Ratios, Propositions, Percent Convert Word Problems, Measurement, Angles, Lines, Polygons, Triangles, Circles, Solids, Area, Perimeter, Volume Prism, Symmetry, Mean Median Mode, Charts Graphs, Probability
Algebra Upgrade: Algebra Terms, Exponent Rules, Like Terms, Distributive Commutative Associative, Order of Operations, Solve Equations, Graph by Intercepts, Slope Intercept Form, Solve Inequalities, Absolute Value Equations, Rate Problems, Functions, Solve Systems Equations, Polynomials, FOIL, Factoring GCF, Trinomials, Quadratic Formula, Quadratic Word Problems, Radical Expressions, Mixture Ratio Problems
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Math and ELA GED/HiSET: Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies, Math, Visual Literacy, Algebra, World Problems, Practice
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Digital Literacy: Devices, Data, Share Send, Content Creation, Documents, Spreadsheets, Coding, Communication, Email, Direct Message, Security and Privacy, Digital Citizenship, AI, Technology
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Citizenship Upgrade: Civics Test, 100 Questions, Practice, Government, History, Geography, Read a Sentence, Write a Sentence, Naturalization, Interview
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Work Life Skills: Communication, teamwork, leadership, professionalism, self awareness, attitude, presentations, interpersonal skills, social emotional learning, resumes, interviews. This innovative course helps develop the foundation for success in the workplace.
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Financial Literacy: Budgets, earning, saving, spending, banking, mobile finance, loans, college finance, renting buying a home, small business, balance sheets, taxes, investing
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Health Upgrade: Healthy behaviors, nutrition, exercise, relaxation, sleep, women’s reproductive health, maternal health, child health, health information, disease prevention
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IELTS / TOEFL: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Practice, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Spelling, Grammar
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The Learning Upgrade App provides a proven and validated ESL solution to education providers around the globe. Seven rigorous courses take students from low beginner to advanced ESL standards using a self paced and individualized approach. The Learning Upgrade App uses hundreds of bite-sized lessons packed with songs, video, and games to drive ‘binge learning’ in reading, writing, listening, speaking, phonics, decoding, and more. Teachers and admins can track all student progress in real time using the Learning Upgrade LMS.
Learning Upgrade provides a comprehensive and engaging platform designed to elevate ABE students to full proficiency. Our innovative approach combines placement assessments with interactive instruction, ensuring rapid progress and sustained growth. This prepares students for GED programs, job training, and higher-level employment opportunities.
The GEDⓇ Math and HiSETⓇ Math courses prepare learners for success on these challenging tests with engaging lessons that teach the key math topics and valuable problem solving activities. The courses go far beyond simple practice tests to actually teach learners the math they need and give learners confidence to pass the test. Learners move through 60 sequenced lessons that build up their math skills and then master a final challenge to prepare them for test success.
Learning Upgrade enables literacy programs to give everyone they serve access to effective instruction that is available anytime and anywhere. Learners can work on their own at home using their own smartphones, overcoming barriers like transport, schedule, social and cultural blocks, and embarrassment. The program works with English ESL learners, non-literate learners, people with special needs including learning difficulties and dyslexia, and new arrivals including refugees and migrants. Learning Upgrade has proven effective with library literacy, tutor-based programs, non-profit literacy centers, refugee resettlement programs, and community-based organizations (CBOs).
The Learning Upgrade program of English and Math lessons prepares students for growth in TABE 11/12 and CLAS-E testing. Aligned to the CCRS and ELD standards, this comprehensive set of over 1,000 lessons gives each learner an individualized path to rapid growth. Each learner receives an initial placement assessment with detailed subscores, and then starts moving up at their level through a series of online courses. Learners can use computers, tablets, and smartphones to learn at school and at home. One app covers the full TABE 11/12 content from TABE L to TABE A in reading and math and CLAS-E from 1 to 4.
The Learning Upgrade program of English and Math lessons prepares students for growth in CASAS GOALS and STEPS testing. Aligned to the CCRS and ELD standards, this comprehensive set of over 1,000 lessons gives each learner an individualized path to rapid growth. Each learner receives an initial placement assessment with detailed subscores, and then starts moving up at their level through a series of online courses. Learners can use computers, tablets, and smartphones to learn at school and at home. One app covers the full CASAS content from Beginning ESL to Advanced Adult Secondary.
The Citizenship course in Learning Upgrade is designed to prepare individuals for success in passing the United States Citizenship and Naturalization Test. With an in-depth focus on civics, reading, writing, and interview skills, learners gain an understanding of the U.S. government, civics, history, and geography. Our engaging lessons, complete with songs, videos, games, and rewards, will prepare each learner for this pivotal milestone. Plus, we’ve ensured that our course aligns with the upcoming changes to the citizenship exam, including a multiple-choice format and the photo speaking response prompts. Your students can get ready to embrace the American dream as a confident U.S. citizen with Citizenship Upgrade.
Learning Upgrade’s innovative Digital Literacy, Work Life Skills, and Financial Literacy courses prepare learners for job training, higher education and college, and better jobs.
Learning Upgrade’s refugee model using learning communities with WhatsApp groups is in use in over 15 countries with thousands of refugees. Children and adults in crisis situations can learn English, math, and job skills for self-reliance. Partnering with a global network of Refugee-Serving and Refugee-Led Organizations, Learning Upgrade provides an accessible and standards-based digital curriculum to promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Women make up more than two-thirds of the world’s 796 million illiterate people, according to UN Women. Research shows that educating women reduces child mortality, reduces poverty, and improves peace and the economy. Educated women are more likely to be healthier, marry at a later age, participate in the labor market, and earn higher incomes. Learning Upgrade provides an education pathway for women all over the globe who have either never had access to quality education or who are ready to upskill and unlock better job opportunities.
Schools and organizations can provide effective training for their teachers and staff with the Learning Upgrade program. Staff can upskill by completing courses in English, math, digital literacy, work skills, and financial literacy using computers at work or their own mobile phones at home. Organizations can solve difficult professional development challenges including lack of instructors, remote locations, no available classrooms, and language differences. Learning Upgrade can prepare staff for higher level training that requires English, math, or digital skills.
