Zero Textbook Cost Programs in B.C.
36 Adult Basic Education
View or listen to
- Adult Basic Education OER Showcase (June 17, 2021, BCcampus)
- The Launch of B.C.’s ABE ZTC Project (March 9, 2022, BCcampus)
Zero-Textbook Cost Pathways for Adult Basic Education Students in B.C. (April 4, 2022, BCcampus)
Multi-institutional Contributions
Programs
ABE Articulation Handbook 2020-21 (BC provincial government)
KPU
- Adult Graduation Diploma, equivalent to the BC grade 12 graduation diploma, with Academic & Career Preparation courses that help you prepare for university studies, career pathways, and trades entry by upgrading English, math, and science skills
Courses
- Education and Career Planning Open Course
- Intermediate General and Applied Science
- Intermediate Level Math
- Introduction to University Writing
Supplemental materials
Textbooks
Also see Pathway to Adult Basic Education.
Fundamental (Grade 9)
| SUBJECT | OPEN TEXTBOOKS |
| Computer Science | Key Concepts of Computer Studies |
| English | BC Reads: Adult Literacy Fundamental English: Levels 1-6 (readers and course packs) |
| Math | Adult Literacy Fundamentals Math: Levels 1-6 – update in progress (adding books to Pressbooks) |
Intermediate (Grade 10)
| SUBJECT | OPEN TEXTBOOKS |
| Computer Science | Key Concepts of Computer Studies |
| English | College Skills: Intermediate English |
| Math | Key Concepts of Intermediate Level Math |
| General and Applied Science | Intermediate General and Applied Science Course |
Advanced (Grade 11)
| SUBJECT | OPEN TEXTBOOKS |
| Computer Science | Computer Studies – Advanced – in production |
| English | Advanced English |
| Math | Intermediate Algebra & Trigonometry |
| Physics | Physics – Advanced – in production |
Provincial (Grade 12)
| SUBJECT | OPEN TEXTBOOKS |
| Biology | Human Biology: Human Anatomy and Physiology |
| Computer Science | Current & Emerging Computing Technology |
| Education and Career Planning | Student Success
Education and Career Planning Open Course + Assignment Guide |
| English | Composition and Literature: A Handbook and Anthology |
| Physics | Physics – Advanced – in production |
