Mathematics in the Workplace

Course Description:

This applied math skills course is designed to introduce students to the basic math skills required for employment in Michigan’s 6 Career Pathways. Students will refresh their basic math skills, such as quantity, money, time, measurement, proportions & percentages, and averages, and apply these skills to solve real-life, mathematical word problems. In addition, students will explore sample careers in each of the six Michigan Career Pathways and complete scenario-based, workplace problems. Students will also research required workplace math skills for careers they are interested in and present their findings to their classmates.

Course Details:

Course Title (District):

Course Title (NCES SCED) :

Occupationally Applied Math

Course Provider :

Whitehall District Schools

Content Provided By :

Michigan Virtual

Online Instructor Provided By :

Whitehall District Schools

Standards Addressed :

CCSS, NCAA

Ailgnment Document :

https://docs.google.com/document/d/13ZI6a8bKwcJ8NoF1JDoh1PoR1X9nnpBdTkqKGdkOnVc/edit?usp=sharing

Academic Terms :

Accelerated, Semester, Trimester

NCES SCED Code :

Subject Area :	Mathematics
Course Identifier :	Occupationally Applied Math
Course Level :	(G) General or Regular
Available Credit :	0.5
Sequence :	1 of 1

How To Enroll:

Enrollment Website :	https://slp.michiganvirtual.org/
Email :	[email protected]
Phone :	(888) 889-2840

Students and Parents: It is important to work closely with your local school counselor or registrar to follow the school's enrollment procedures. By clicking the "Start Registration Request" button below, you will be able to notify the school of your interest in registering for the online course. However, it is the responsibility of the district or school to review the registration request and approve or deny the request. Please make a note to follow up with your school after submitting a registration request.

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Additional Course Information:

Academic Support Available

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (888) 889-2840

Course Outcomes / Objectives

Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of post-secondary education and career opportunities.

Identify whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.

Demonstrate knowledge of basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Demonstrate use of relational expressions such as equal to, not equal, greater than, less than, etc.

Apply data and measurements to solve a problem.

Analyze Mathematical problem statements for missing and/or irrelevant data.

Approach practical and workplace problems using a variety of mathematical techniques.

Research how math is used in the workplace and make a presentation detailing the process.

Course Review

INACOL Online Course Quality Standards

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Review Conducted By : Quality Matters
Date of Review : 12/19/2017