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Convert between fractions and decimals
Assessment Strategies
by converting fractions to decimals
by converting decimals to fractions
Criteria
apprentice has properly dealt with remainders where applicable
apprentice makes conversions to within the tolerance required by the application
apprentice selects the correct conversion table as applicable
apprentice makes a reasonable estimate for calculations
apprentice uses trig formulas accurately
apprentice applies math to trade problems correctly
apprentice relates math to industrial and mechanical situations properly
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Convert between standard and metric units
Assessment Strategies
by converting standard units to metric units
by converting metric units standard units
Criteria
apprentice has properly dealt with remainders where applicable
apprentice makes conversions to within the tolerance required by the application
apprentice selects the correct conversion formula
apprentice makes a reasonable estimate for calculations
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Solve basic algebra problems for unknowns such as Horse Power, pressures, etc.
Assessment Strategies
by using algebraic equations to solve for unknowns
Criteria
apprentice selects the correct algebraic property to apply to an equation
apprentice selects the correct values to use in a given equation or application
apprentice make a reasonable estimate for calculations
apprentice constructs an equation that will lead to the desired result
apprentice selects the correct equation for a given application
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Calculate area, volume, weight, and torque
Assessment Strategies
by solving area, volume, weight, and torque calculations
Criteria
apprentice calculates area to within the tolerance required by the application
apprentice calculates volume to within the tolerance required by the application
apprentice calculates torque to within the tolerance required by the application
apprentice calculates the weight of an object to within the tolerance required by the application
apprentice identifies the basic geometric shapes without error
apprentice identifies where to use calculations for area, volume, weight, or torque
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Solve equations with ratios and proportions
Assessment Strategies
by solving ratio and proportion equations
Criteria
apprentice selects ratio or proportion for a given problem as applicable
apprentice has properly set up proportionate relationships
apprentice uses basic math to solve a ratio equation
apprentice uses basic math to solve a proportion equation
apprentice makes a reasonable estimate for calculations
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Use math, charts, tables, and references to solve measurement problems
Assessment Strategies
by referencing charts and tables for specific information
Criteria
apprentice has used the correct chart, table, or reference for the information desired
apprentice has accounted for all footnotes or other instructions in the use of the chart, table or reference
apprentice reads the chart, table, or reference within the tolerance required for the application
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Apply concepts of simple machines to the disassembly and moving of equipment
Assessment Strategies
by citing where simple machine concepts are incorporated in actual machines
Criteria
apprentice explains how common hand tools apply the principles of simple machines
apprentice uses the simple machine concepts to aid in disassembly and assembly work
apprentice can calculate force exerted using a simple lever application
apprentice identifies places where simple machines are being used
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Apply trigonometry concepts to piping systems and mechanical math problems
Assessment Strategies
by solving trigonometry problems related to piping systems and mechanics
Criteria
apprentice selects the correct trigonometry functions to apply to an equation
apprentice selects the correct equation for a given application
apprentice selects the correct values to use in a given equation or application
apprentice make a reasonable estimate for calculations
apprentice constructs an equation that will lead to the desired result