50-804-504Industrial Math 1
Course Information
Description
Explore the topics of applied arithmetic and algebra. Study concepts related to measurement, fractions, decimals, percent, ratio and proportion, signed numbers, formula substitution, solutions to equations, tapers and gears. Calculate the areas and volumes of common geometric shapes.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Perform arithmetic operations on whole numbers and fractions.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice selects mathematical operation that matches the given situation
    apprentice solves word problems and/or dimensional drawing problems
    apprentice converts all fractions
    apprentice converts all decimals

  2. Determine powers and roots.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice correctly determines the use of powers and or roots as needed for the problem
    apprentice explains the use of powers or roots to solve area problems
    apprentice calculates area
    apprentice calculates powers
    apprentice calculates roots

  3. Solve percentage, ratio and proportion problems.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice selects mathematical operation that matches the given situation
    apprentice solves word problems and/or dimensional drawing problems
    apprentice correctly sets up a ratio equation
    apprentice correctly sets up a proportion equation
    apprentice calculates percentages
    apprentice calculates proportions

  4. Perform arithmetic operations on signed numbers.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice selects mathematical operation that matches the given situation
    apprentice calculates tool height offsets
    apprentice indicates the correct sign (positive or negative)
    offset calculations are according to industry accepted rules for signed numbers

  5. Evaluate expressions involving order of operations.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    the solution is arrived at according to order of operations
    the solution numeric values are substituted for literals
    the solution shows order of operations applied to expression
    the solution is stated to the specified precision
    the solution formula(s) selected match given situation

  6. Solve equations.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    the equation is set up to solve for the required dovetail opening
    the equation required unknown is isolated according to principles of equality
    the equation solution is determined with accuracy using principles of equality