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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
CSKL 722 | Title:
WORKPLACE ARITH--PT 2 |
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| Full Title:
Workplace Arithmetic--Part 2 |
| Last Reviewed:10/24/2022 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 0 | Lecture Scheduled | 0 | 9 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 0 |
| Minimum | 0 | Lab Scheduled | 2.00 | 3 min. | Lab Scheduled | 18.00 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 2.00 | | Contact Total | 18.00 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 0.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 18.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
Non-Credit
Grading:
Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:
27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
CSKLS 722
Catalog Description:
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Students will apply math concepts and problem-solving strategies to specific trades and industries. Skill areas to be covered include decimals, fractions, percents, systems of measurements, geometry, charts, tables, and graphs.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Students will apply math concepts and problem-solving strategies to specific trades and industries. Skill areas to be covered include decimals, fractions, percents, systems of measurements, geometry, charts, tables, and graphs.
(Non-Credit Course)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Apply understanding of decimals, fractions, percents, measurement conversions, and geometry as they relate to problem solving and calculations in the workplace.
2. Interpret data from charts, graphs, and tables as they relate to specific workplaces.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Perform arithmetic computations involving decimals and fractions as they relate to the workplace.
2. Compute proportions and percent problems used in a specific workplace.
3. Define vocabulary and use basic concepts relating to measurement in both English (U.S.) and metric systems.
4. Apply basic principles of geometry as they relate to a specific work situation.
5. Interpret basic representation of data from graphs, tables, and charts.
6. Use appropriate technology in the process of making computations in the workplace.
Topics and Scope
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I. Decimals and Fractions
A. Conversions between decimals and fractions
B. Word problems with decimals and fractions
II. Percents and Proportions
A. Conversions between decimals, fractions, and percents
B. Solving proportions
C. Word problems with percents and proportions
III. Systems of Measurements
A. English (U.S.) System
B. Metric System
C. Conversions between English (U.S.) and metric systems
D. Word problems with systems of measurements
IV. Basic Principles of Geometry
A. Perimeter and area of regular and irregular shapes
B. Volume
C. Angles
V. Graphs, Charts, and Tables
VI. Problem Solving Strategies Appropriate to Field
VII. Use of Electronic and Web Sources to Help Solve Workplace Problems
Assignments:
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1. Computational problems in arithmetic topics
2. Word problems using arithmetic topics
3. Application assignments and optional skill demonstrations that relate general arithmetic skills to the workplace
4. Quiz(zes) (1-3)
5. Final assessment (1)
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
30 - 50% |
| Computational problems; word problems; application assignments | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
30 - 50% |
| Application assignments and optional skill demonstrations | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
10 - 30% |
| Quiz(zes); final assessment | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 20% |
| Attendance and class participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Visual Literacy.Tables and Graphs. 2nd ed. New Readers Press. 2014 (classic)
Mastering Workplace Skills: Math Fundamentals. Learning Express. 2015 (classic)
Breakthrough to Math. 2nd ed. Grass Roots Press. 2014 (classic)
Instructor prepared materials
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