From New Readers Bookstore

The following resources are available from the New Readers Bookstore of Laubach Literacy of Canada. Request a catalogue or order these resources at tel: 1-877-634- 1980 or email: newreadersbookstore@nb.aibn.com.

Breakthrough to Math

This four level program includes:

• Level 1: Basic Skills with Whole Numbers
• Level 2: Fractions, Decimals and Percents
• Level 3: Algebra
• Level 4: Geometry.

It is an excellent series for students with math anxiety and for those who need an immediate sense of accomplishment. Features one skill per book, teacher's guides and workbooks for each level.

Math for the Real World

This two volume adult math program helps students grow in number sense as they gain the practical and necessary basic math skills needed for everyday life. The Teacher's Guide contains pre-tests, objectives and comprehensive post-tests.

From Other Publishers

Clear Language and Design

Clear Language and Design (CLAD) is a public education program of Toronto's East End Literacy, a non-profit organization that helps adults learn to read and write and educates the public about literacy issues. For ten years, CLAD has provided professional editing, writing, training, and consulting on a fee for service basis. They use their skills as communication experts and adult educators to help others reach the widest possible audience. Services include:

• Health, financial and workplace editing
• Editing for the web
• Readability assessment and usability testing
• In-house training
• Design consultation.

Since we all need a friendly reminder about our language from time to time, why not subscribe to CLAD's free newsletter which is sent electronically three times a year? The latest issue highlighted an award to Amex Canada for their improved intranet readability. For this and more inspiration, contact Sally McBeth at tel: 416-968-7227 or email: clad@idirect.ca or visit: www.eastendliteracy.on.ca/ClearLanguageAndDesign.

Numeracy Rules

Introducing the Numeracy Rules Kit for practicing the numeracy skills used by apprentices and journey workers in the construction industry. The kit is produced by SkillPlan, the BC Construction Industry Skills Improvement Council which is a nationally recognized leader in the field of workplace education. The kit includes a Pocket Guide for quick reference that can be used on the job or in the classroom. It also has unique rulers that are designed to help with measuring, fractions and conversions. The kit also contains a binder of worksheets featuring exercises on everyday numeracy tasks. Cost: $25 plus tax and shipping. For information on this or other essential skills resources and initiatives, contact SkillPlan at tel: 604-436-1126 or visit: www.skillplan.ca.