I think it would be more helpful to talk to the parent of the child when explaining Learning Express. I know that 4th graders are computer savy, but the explanations of the elementary school offerings seem to be written about a 4th grade reading level. The other feature that jumped out at me in the 4th Grade Reading PRACTICE segment is that each segment is identified as a TEST. If I were struggling to read, I would be intimidated by jumping right into a test. Just sayin'.
In Job Search and Workplace Skills, the WorkKeys practice tests could be very valuable for someone new to the workforce. I would also recommend Skill Building for Adults. Particularly Math and Reasoning Skills Improvement and Writing and Grammar Skills Improvement if the patron is feeling anxious. I think a recent high school grad will discover she already comprehends more than she might expect. Helping boost her confidence is as important as providing her with information.
The nursing career information was easy to locate in the Jobs and Workplace Skills section. I did need to do a search for pharmacy-related information. I located pharamacy technician exam e book, as well as prep information for the PCAT. This was a good reminder to me to use the search function, rather than just selecting a category and scanning the contents.
Aha! Gentle Reader, you are good at trying different things until you get the right one. Using the search funtion for #1 will get you a couple ebook choices in addition to the tests if the "T" word is too intimidating. Your idea of talking to the parents is also excellent and completely appropriate. Good work here!
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