Math in the Workplace

Overview of Series

Math in the Workplace Series

This series of interactive skills development and tutorial programs is designed to motivate students by providing practical job-related mathematics activities. Programs progress from an introductory tutorial through on-screen applications of learning.

Students choose to work in areas that interest them most. Each vocational field contains up to six different sets of questions.

Instructional Level: 5.0 - 10.0
Interest Level: Middle School - Adult

Job Related Fields Include:

• Agriculture and Agribusiness

• Building Trades

• Business and Marketing

• Health Occupations

• Consumer Economics

• Industrial Technology

Features of Math in the Workplace:

Series Features

• Competency-based

• Immediate feedback

• Tutorial lessons with examples

• Calculator tool

• Protractor tool (lines & angles only)

• On-screen graph creation

Series Applications

• Reproducible worksheets accompany each program

• Excellent for independent learners or students requiring repetition or reinforcement

• GED preperation

Key Program Highlights

Using Graphs, Charts & Tables

Understanding Graphs, Reading & Interpreting Graphs, Drawing Graphs

• Five types of graphs

• Interpret and compare data and graphs

• Create various graphs and pie charts from tables of data

• Select appropriate type graph for given situation

Measuring in Traditional & Metric Units

Selecting Units of Measurements, Converting from Metric to Traditional Units

• Units of metric measurement

• Metric prefixes and their values

• Conversion of metric measurements

• Units of traditonal measurements

• Conversion of traditional measurements situation

Working with Lines & Angles

Introducing Lines & Angles, Solving Problems with Lines & Angles

• Four types of angles

• Estimate the size of angles

• Parallel and perpendicular lines

• Accurately measure angles using a protractor

Sample Screen Shots, Click to Enlarge

Software Requirements

Windows: 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP; 32 MB of free RAM; 256 Color Display; CD-ROMs require 4x min. CD Drive; sound capability

Macintosh: System 8.6 or higher; 16 MB of free RAM; CD-ROMs require 4x min. CD Drive

Programs are compatible with all nerworks.

Packages and Prices

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