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Program Title: Everyday Math
II
Course Description:
In Everyday Math
II, just as with Everyday Math I, the focus will be on everyday
math skills and how they apply to our everyday routine. In this
second installment students will again look at some very common
everyday activities that require good math skills. From the cost
of owning a pet, to winning the lottery or whether to rent or
buy a house. In addition, students will learn some very useful
everyday math tricks that can greatly simplify, what for many,
were intimidating math problems.
Intended Audience: Adults/Youth
desiring to increase their math skills.
Course Objectives:
Through examples
of budgeting, taking measurements, working with percents and
some basic geometry, course participants will learn and practice
the following basic math elements: number sense, place value,
estimation, rounding and finding patterns in problem solving.
Course Approach:
All sessions are
designed to promote higher level concepts and approaches to
problem solving that are keys to success in work and everyday
life.
Standards:
NCTM Standards Correlation & South Dakota Content Standards
Correlations
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