2004-2005
Course Description
During the first semester, this course will cover the most important concepts used in occupational mathematics. Semester two will focus on consumer mathematics. Each unit of study will begin with presentation of vocabulary used during that unit. Then, the mathematical idea or concept will be taught, examples will be presented, and students will solve problems based on these concepts. This course will be taught at a pace that meets the need of each student. Therefore, some students may not complete every unit listed below by the end of the 2004-2005 school year.
Major Units of Study Will Include:
Semester One: Semester Two:
Number sense & Estimation Expenses & Budget
Whole Numbers Earning a Paycheck
Ratios & Rates Banking & Saving
Fractions Selecting Housing
Decimals Buying & Preparing Food
Percents Owning a Vehicle
Measurement Cash & Credit
Essential Academic Learning Requirement in Mathematics that relate to this course are listed below:
Essential Learning1: The student understands and applies the concepts and procedures of mathematics:
-number sense
-measurement sense
-geometric sense
Essential Learning 2: The student uses mathematics to define and solve problems:
-investigate situation
-formulate questions and define the problem
-construct solutions
Essential Learning 3: The student uses mathematical reasoning:
-analyze information
-predict results and makes inferences
-draw conclusions and verify results
Essential Learning 4: The student communicates knowledge and understanding in both everyday and mathematical language:
-gathers information
-organizes and interprets information
-represents and shares information
Essential Learning 5: The student understands how mathematical ideas connect within mathematics, to other subject areas, and to real-life situations:
-relate concepts and procedures within mathematics
-relate mathematical concepts and procedures to other disciplines
-relate mathematical concepts and procedures to real-life situations
Materials:
Evaluation:
Participation 25%
Assignments 50%
Quizzes 25%
Participation:
Attendance & Tardiness:
Excessive absences and tardiness will directly affect a student’s success in all classes. School policies regarding attendance will be strictly enforced in this class. Please note that ten absences (excused and/or unexcused) per semester will result in loss of credit for that class.
Behavior:
Proper behavior will be rewarded. Improper behavior will not be tolerated. Please refer to your B-EHS handbook for expectations of school rules as well as the disciplinary ladder.