Competency Requirements for Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
OCSUP 106
Rating Scale for Performance Tasks:
4 - Highly Skilled
Performs the task independently and with high proficiency
Score of 90% or above on related tests and required work
3 - Skilled
Performs the task independently with adequate proficiency
Score of 80% or above on related tests and required work
2 - Limited Skills
Needs improvement in independently and satisfactorily complete tasks
Score of 70% or above on related tests and required work
1 - Exposure
Received instruction but has not developed skill
Score of 60% or above on related tests and required work
0 - No exposure
OCCUPATIONAL SUPPORT 106
APPLIED MATHEMATICS
COURSE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
This document contains student competency requirements for OCSUP 106 Applied
Mathematics. To receive college credit, a student must submit credible
documentation of
competency achievement and attain a grade of A or B in the articulated high
school class.
UNIT 1: MATH REVIEW
The student will be able to perform with a minimum of 80% accuracy
| 1.1 |
Adding whole numbers and demonstrating the process with applications |
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Example: Find Perimeter of a room.
| 1.2 |
Subtracting whole numbers and demonstrating the process with applications. |
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Example: Find the difference of given measurements.
| 1.3 |
Multiplying whole numbers and demonstrating the process with applications. |
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Example: Find the area of a room.
| 1.4 |
Dividing whole numbers and demonstrating the process with applications. |
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Example: Find the miles per gallon for a vehicle
| 1.5 | Round a number to a required place value. | |
Example: round the number for the nearest thousand,
nearest
hundred, nearest dollar
| 1.6 | Simplify an expression using Order of Operations. | |
Example: Simplify the expression, 2(3 + 4) – 6
UNIT 2: FRACTIONS
The student will be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions
without
using a calculator. In addition, be able to decide what operation is needed to
solve
the application. Minimum competency level of 80% required.
| 2.1 | Be able to name terminology involving fractions. | |
Examples:
What is a proper fraction?
What is an improper fraction?
| 2.2 |
Solve problems using the operation of multiplying fractions. |
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Example: What is 1/3 of a six foot board.
| 2.3 |
Solve problems using the operation of dividing fractions. |
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Example: How many ¾ ft. pieces can be cut from a 6 ft, board?
| 2.4 |
Solve problems using the operations of adding and subtracting fractions. |
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Example: Find the difference between two measurements.
UNIT 3 DECIMALS
The student shall demonstrate competency with a minimum of 80% accuracy.
| 3.1 |
Write numeric and verbal numbers in the correct form. |
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Example: 6345.245
six-thousand, three hundred forty-five and
two hundred forty-five thousandths.
| 3.2 | Consistently round numbers to a required place value. | |
Example: Round 36.248 to the tenths place
| 3.3 | Add and subtract decimals without using a calculator. | |
Example: Find the balance of a checkbook.
| 3.4 | Multiply decimals without using a calculator. | |
Example: Find the product of two measurements.
| 3.5 | Divide decimals without using a calculator. | |
Example: Identify the miles per hour a vehicle is going
when
traveling 478 miles in 4.5 hours.\
