74854746GED/HSED Mathematics
Course Information
Description
GED/HSED Mathematics covers a brief review of whole numbers including the order of operations; fractions; decimals; percents; ratio, proportion, and probability; measures of central tendency (mean, mode, median, and range); measurement conversions; data interpretation; and basic algebra and geometry concepts. Emphasis will be placed on graphic and verbal problem solving. Students will also have the option to use a calculator for some calculations.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Calculate with whole numbers
    Assessment Strategies
    in the calculation of whole numbers
    under timed or untimed conditions
    with or without a calculator
    in class
    in a lab
    in life
    in the workplace
    Criteria
    learner calculates with whole numbers
    learner adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides whole numbers
    learner applies order of operation
    learner calculates with 70% accuracy on an assessment with at least 10 items

  2. Calculate with fractions
    Assessment Strategies
    in the calculations with fractions
    under timed or untimed conditions
    with or without a calculator
    in class
    in a lab
    in life
    in the workplace
    Criteria
    learner calculates with fractions
    learner adds, subtracts, multiplies, divides, and simplifies fractions
    learner calculates fractions at 70% accuracy on an assessment of at least 10 items

  3. Calculate with decimals
    Assessment Strategies
    in the calculations with decimals
    with or without a calculator
    under timed or untimed conditions
    in class
    in a lab
    in life
    in the workplace
    Criteria
    learner calculates with decimals
    learner adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides decimals
    learner calculates at 70% accuracy on an assessment of at least 10 items

  4. Calculate with percents and proportions
    Assessment Strategies
    in the calculation with percents
    under timed or untimed conditions
    with or without a calculator
    in class
    in a lab
    in life
    in the workplace
    Criteria
    learner calculates with percents
    learner calculates part, whole (base), and percent
    learner calculates at 70% accuracy on an assessment of at least 10 items

  5. Demonstrate use of measurement systems
    Assessment Strategies
    in the demonstration of the use of measurement systems
    under timed or untimed conditions
    with or without a calculator
    in class
    in a lab
    in life
    in the workplace
    Criteria
    learner demonstrates use of measurement systems
    learner converts units using the English and Metric Systems
    learner converts at 70% accuracy in both systems on an assessment with at least 10 items

  6. Interpret data
    Assessment Strategies
    in the interpretation of data
    under timed or untimed conditions
    with or without a calculator
    in class
    in a lab
    in life
    in the workplace
    Criteria
    learner interprets data from graphs, charts, tables, and diagrams
    learner solves data interpretation problems at 70% accuracy on an assessment of at least 10 items

  7. Evaluate algebraic expressions and sentences
    Assessment Strategies
    in the evaluation of algebraic expressions
    under timed or untimed conditions
    with or without a calculator
    in class
    in a lab
    in life
    in the workplace
    Criteria
    learner evaluates algebraic expressions and sentences
    learner evaluates expressions and equations at 70% accuracy on an assessment of at least 10 items

  8. Solve problems using geometric figures
    Assessment Strategies
    in solving problems using geometric figures
    with or without a calculator
    under timed or untimed conditions
    in class
    in a lab
    in life
    in the workplace
    Criteria
    learner solves problems using geometric figures
    learner finds perimeter, area, and volume of geometric figures
    learner finds missing angles and sides of geometric figures
    learner solves problems at 70% accuracy on an assessment of at least 10 items

  9. Use rectangular coordinate system (Cartesian geometry)
    Assessment Strategies
    in using the rectangular coordinate system
    with or without a calculator
    under timed or untimed conditions
    in class
    in a lab
    in life
    in the workplace
    Criteria
    learner uses the rectangular coordinate system
    learner plots coordinates, determines slope of a line, and find distance between 2 points
    learner calculates at 70% accuracy on an assessment of at least 10 items