This course is taught with an activity-oriented basis lab approach involving the use of manipulative, projects, and cooperative learning. Technology such as scientific calculators, graphing calculators, computers, and other technology-based equipment must be an integral part of instructional and assessment activities. The basic four computation skills will be developed and reviewed, stressing personal and vocational applications. The use of the calculator is also introduced. The basic four computations, continuing practical and vocational applications will be reviewed.
Students also work with story problems, fractions, decimals, and daily living math skills.
All areas introduced in previous math courses will be reviewed. This course stresses the use of math concepts in practical usage story problems. The use of the calculator is also introduced. Credits A general review of all prior classes continues in this course. More practice with calculators is encouraged with application to such areas as check balancing, household budgeting, determining cash discounts, and other practical uses.