31410379Construction Math
Course Information
Description
Construction Math is a review of basic mathematics that consists of an introduction to using a scientific calculator, order of operations, fractions, decimals, use of percentage, units of measurement including the metric system, the reading of analog instruments for length measurement, and practical plane geometry.
Total Credits
1
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam
Course Competencies
  1. Perform calculations with quantities having units of measurement
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    Written Objective Test

  2. Use fractions to solve construction-based word problems
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  3. Use percents to solve construction-based word problems
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  4. Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve construction-based word problems
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  5. Calculate perimeters and areas of closed planar figures
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  6. Use the properties of similar triangles to solve construction-based word problems
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