COURSE SYLLABUS

OCCUPATIONAL MATHEMATICS I, II, AND III

MRS. MICHELLE COKLEY

SOUTH COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL

 

 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Occupational Mathematics I, II, and III continues the study of: A) Computation: reading, writing, counting, and the mathematical skills using whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percents; B) Financial Management: recognizing and identifying basic financial information; C) Time and Measurement; D) Independent Living; and E) Technology. Students will acquire these skills through hands-on approaches and cooperative learning within the classroom and community. Application of these skills is necessary for independent living and successful employment.

 

COMPETENCY GOALS:

GOAL 1: The learner will read, write, model, and compute numbers less than 1,000 using relevant and authentic independent living and employment concepts.

GOAL 2: The learner will demonstrate an understanding of financial management skills necessary for independent living and employment.

GOAL 3: The learner will demonstrate an understanding of basic time and measurement skills needed for independent living and employment.

GOAL 4: The learner will demonstrate an understanding of mathematics skills needed for independent living.

GOAL 5: The learner will demonstrate the selection and use of a calculator.

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Reading Skills, Thinking Skills, Vocabulary Skills, Writing Skills, Listening Skills, and Speaking Skills.

 

GOAL 1: PROBLEM-SOLVING

*      Read and write word names for numbers to 1,000.

*      Compare and order numbers less than 1,000.

*      Memorize addition and subtraction facts up to 18.

*      Add 3 single-digit numbers.

*      Add 2 and 3-digit numbers with and without regrouping.

*      Subtract 2 and 3-digit numbers with and without borrowing.

*      Explain solutions to problems using:

*      Words

*      Pictures

*      Numbers

*      Divide numbers with and without remainders.

*      Check division problems using multiplication.

*      Solve meaningful multi-step problems including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and a variety of strategies including:

*      Diagrams

*      Organized lists

*      Manipulative

*      Guess and check

*      Calculators as appropriate

*      Solve problems by identifying and correcting errors.

 

GOAL 2: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

*      Demonstrate working vocabulary involving financial management.

*      Identify prices on merchandise.

*      Distinguish between needs and wants.

*      Identify and analyze factors to consider when choosing a bank.

*      Recognize banking terms.

*      Identify and recognize:

*      Hourly wage

*      Gross pay

*      Net pay

*      Deductions on a paycheck stub

*      Solve problems by identifying and correcting errors.

 

GOAL 3: TIME AND MEASUREMENT

*      Read, write, and tell time using Military Time.

*      Solve problems related to time.

*      Identify situations in which one would need to use measuring tools:

*      Cooking

*      Laundry

*      Cleaning

 

GOAL 4: INDEPENDENT LIVING

*      Identify coins needed to buy items less than $1.00.

*      Demonstrate different sets of coins with equivalent values.

*      Solve money problems using addition and subtraction skills.

*      Estimate cost and make change-using coins up to $1.00.

*      Determine the value of sets of coins to $5.00 creating equivalent amounts with different coins and bills.

*      Estimate and compute the cost of items up to $5.00, making change up to $5.00.

*      Read money amounts involving decimals.

*      Add and subtract using decimals.

*      Identify the coins needed for vending machines such as:

*      Laundromat

*      Food and drink machines

*      Telephone

*      Public copy machine

*      Stamp machine

*      Determine the appropriate clothing to be worn based on the outside temperature.

 

GOAL 5: TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

*      Identify, recognize and demonstrate the use of:

*      Keys

*      Functions

*      Decimal placement

*      Using the calculator solve problems involving:

*      Addition

*      Subtraction

*      Multiplication

*      Division

*      Solve problems by identifying and correcting errors using the calculator.

 

TEACHER EXPECTATIONS:

  1. Be in class, in your assigned seat, ready to work by the sound of the tardy bell.
  2. Have a positive attitude about your work.
  3. Listen carefully and follow directions.
  4. Raise your hand to speak.
  5. Respect yourself and others.
  6. Ask necessary questions.
  7. The teacher will dismiss the students, not the bell.
  8. Material necessary for class each day:

*      Textbook

*      Loose-leaf notebook and loose-leaf paper

*      Pencil or pen (PENCIL REQUIRED FOR MATH CLASS)

  1. Turn in your assignments on time.
  2. WORK TO YOUR FULLEST POTENTIAL.-YOU CAN DO IT!

 

GRADING PROCEDURES:

  1. Report cards go out every six weeks (every 30 days)
  2. Interim reports (progress of the student’s grades, work habits, and attitude about there work goes out every third week of the six weeks)
  3. Weekly tests on Friday =75% of your grade
  4. Daily Grades=25% of your grade
  5. Class participation is a must because I want to hear your point- of- view.
  6. Semester Exams: June 6-9, 2006

***A student may study and take a test again to improve his or her grade (score) on a particular test.

 

ATTENDANCE:

       A student must not miss more than ten (10) days in a class per semester, to receive credit. A student may not miss more than three (3) days in each class. If four (4) or more absences occur the student will have to make-up work or time.

 

 

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