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TITLE
Applied Math 1 & 2
TEXTBOOK
CORD Applied Mathematics
Center for Occupational Research and Development
CORD Communications, 1st and Revised, 1988 & 1994
Units 1-12
DESCRIPTION
Applied Mathematics 1 uses reading, laboratory activities, video tapes and video
problems, discussions, and word problems from the work place in addressing many
of the concepts covered in secondary school mathematics. Typical concepts
incorporated in Applied Mathematics I include use of a calculator, renaming
numbers, problem-solving techniques, estimating answers, English and Metric
units, graphs, charts, tables and working with data.
Applied Mathematics 2 uses reading, laboratory activities, videotapes and video
problems, discussions, and word problems from the work place in addressing many
of the concepts covered in secondary school mathematics. Typical concepts
incorporated in Applied Mathematics I include use of a calculator, renaming
numbers, problem-solving techniques, estimating answers, English and Metric
units, graphs, charts, tables and working with data.
Prerequisite: Freshman standing or greater.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Applied Math 1
1. The student will be able to apply simple models of organized strategies to
solve problems. (12.2.1)
2. The student will be able to make rough estimates for answers to problems.
(12.2.3)
3. The student will be able to measure in English and metric systems and use
measurements to solve problems. (12.3.1 & 12.3.2)
4. The student will be able to use graphs, charts and tables to convey
information. (12.5.1)
5. The student will be able to collect, organize, and interpret data to solve
problems. (12.5.1)
6. The student will be able to draw and measure lines and angles to solve
work-related problems. (12.3.1)
Applied Math 2
1. The student will be able to use ratios and proportions to solve problems.
(12.2.1)
2. The student will be able to solve problems involving geometric figures such
as cylinders, rectangular solids, and spheres. (12.4.1)
3. The student will be able to read and make simple scale drawings and maps.
(12.2.1 & 12.4.2)
4. The student will be able to solve problems with signed numbers and vectors.
(12.2.1)
5. The student will be able to write numbers in scientific notation and solve
problems using numbers in scientific notation. (12.2.1)
6. The student will be able to solve problems with powers and roots. (12.2.1)
NOTES
Applied Math 1
Unit 1 – Learning Problem Solving Techniques
Unit 2 – Estimating Answers
Unit 3 – Measuring in English and metric units
Unit 4 – Using graphs, charts and tables
Unit 5 – Dealing with data
Unit 6 – Working with lines and angles
Applied Math 2
Unit 7 – Working with shapes in two dimensions
Unit 8 – Working with shapes in three dimensions
Unit 9 – Using ratios and proportions
Unit 10 – Working with scale drawings
Unit 11 – Using signed numbers and vectors
Unit 12 – Using scientific notation
WRITING ACITIVITIES
1. Every unit contains exercises (story problems) in which the students must
justify their solutions. (12.2.2)
2. Lab conclusions must be written in paragraph form.
MULTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES
1. Story problems involve a variety of people (men, women, handicapped) from a
variety of ethnic backgrounds.
