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The student will:
1. Comprehend and demonstrate basic mathematical concepts related
to those subject areas as stated in the catalog course
description.
2. Understand and become proficient in solving basic mathematical
problems associated with the subject matter of the course.
3. Analyze, evaluate and solve mathematical word problems
associated with the subject matter of the course.
4. Understand, evaluate and demonstrate the actual on-the-job
uses of the mathematical concepts associated with his/her
occupational field.
5. Comprehend and demonstrate the use of an electronic calculator
in solving mathematical problems.
6. Understand and demonstrate the use of mathematical conversion
tables and formulas.
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I. Fractions
A. Terminology
B. Common denominators
C. Improper fractions and mixed numbers
D. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
E. Practical applications in occupational areas
II. Decimals
A. Terminology
B. Addition, subtraction, multiplication,and division
C. Rounding off
D. Conversion to fractions
E. Practical applications in occupational areas
III. Percentages
A. Terminology and relationship to decimals and fractions
B. Determining percentages, discounts, and fractional parts
of whole
C. Practical applications in occupational areas
IV. Metric System
A. Terminology
B. Relationship to English system
C. Use of conversion tables
D. Practical applications in occupational areas
V. Squares and square roots
A. Terminology
B. Right triangles and Pythagorean Theorem
C. Practical applicaitons in occupational areas
VI. Perimeters, Areas, and Volume
A. Terminology
B. Basic geometrical shapes and formulas
C. Concrete foundations and other practical applications
in occupational areas
VII. Ratio and Proportion
A. Terminology
B. Raitos, Direct, and Indirect proportion
C. Gears, levers, inclined planes and other practical
applications in occupational areas
VIII. Algebra Fundamentals
A. Terminology
B. Rules for evaluating algebraic expressions
C. Practical applications in occupational areas
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Students will be required to complete:
1. Reading assignments that will average fifteen pages per week.
2. Computational homework assignments averaging two per week
or approximately thirty five per semester.
3. Practical occupational problem assignments - approximately ten
assignments during the semester.
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Power, T.C., Industrial Education 90B Syllabus