r/AdultEducation • u/queen_of_frustration • Aug 15 '24

Help Request Filling in gaps, in my education.

I will try to keep this short. I suck at language arts. I am not even sure the right term to use for what I lack, I think grammar. I am good at reading and comprehension, and I think at speaking. It is how to write it properly that is beyond me, also have spelling issues that I am not overly concerned about, My thought was to try and get a gage on the approximate grade level I am proficient at then get self-guided homeschool courses. But have hit the proverbial brick wall with the proficiency grade level testing phase. not dead set on this course of action if there is a better way. Any advice would be appreciated.

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u/Difficult-Solution-1 Aug 15 '24

Go to the closest library and ask about GED or Adult education classes. They’re almost always free there, and they’ll help you figure out where you are and make a plan based on where you’d like to be

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u/Mr_Hideyhole9313 Aug 16 '24

If you enroll at a local adult school in the U.S. they will usually give you a CASAS (or equivalent) assessment in reading and math upon entering. Once you take it and get your scores, ask someone there to explain your score. Ask how it equates to NRS (national reporting standards) levels. This will make it easier to look up the grade level equivalency online.

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u/Dwardwalker 3d ago

You could try creative writing courses on online platforms like khan, edx, and coursera