Syllabus
Applied mathematics is a set of modular learning materials prepared to help high school vocational students and others develop and refine job-related mathematics skills. The overall course includes material that focuses on arithmetic operations, problem-solving techniques, estimation of answers, measurement skills, geometry, data handling, simple statistics, and the use of algebraic formulas to solve problems. Though the text includes some material found in traditional areas of arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and simple trigonometry, the emphasis remains on the ability to understand and apply functional mathematics to solve problems in the world of work.
Applied mathematics is made up of 22 separate, modular units. They are:
1. Learning problem-solving techniques
2. Estimating answers
3. Measuring in English and Metric Units
4. Using graphs, charts, and tables
5. Dealing with data
6. Working with lines and angles
7. Working with shapes in two dimensions
8. Working with shapes in three dimensions
9. Using ratios and proportions
10. Working with scale drawings
11. Using signed numbers and vectors
12. Using scientific notation
13. Precision, Accuracy, and tolerance
14. Solving practical problems with powers and roots
15. Using formulas to solve practical problems
16. Solving word problems that involve linear equations
17. Graphing data
18. Solving word problems that involve nonlinear equations
19. Working with statistics
20. Working with probabilities
21. Using right-triangle relationships
22. Using trigonometric functions
In addition, for those learners who may not have an adequate working knowledge of eighth-grade pre-algebra mathematics, three optional review units have been prepared. They are entitled:
A. Getting to know your calculator
B. Naming numbers in different ways
C. Finding answers with your calculator
Each of these units encourages students to use calculators while they review the main ideas that deal with numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents.