Prealgebra Module 7: Measurement and Proportion

Learning Objective: Students will demonstrate proficiency in using the metric system of measurement by correctly solving applications using proportions, conversions, and direct and indirect variations. Pre-Algebra Module 7: Measurement and Proportion includes: Pre-Assessment, Module 7: Introduction, Section 1: Ratios and Proportion, Section 2: English Standard System of Measurement, Section 3: Metric System of Measurement, Section 4: Converting Measurements Between Systems of Measurement, Section 5: Variation, Post-Assessment.
Date:
2014-06
Primary Material Type:
Online Course Module
Other Material Types:
Drill and Practice, Presentation, Quiz/Test, Simulation, Tutorial
Institution:
Kenai Peninsula College/ University of Alaska
Project Name:
Beyond Anchorage: Expanding Developmental and Workforce Education
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
Prealgebra, developmental math, measurement, proportion, ratios, metric system, variation.

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
The required employer partners: Architectural Design firms USKH; Harvey H. Hightower, Architect; DOWL HKM; and UMIAQ
Industry Sector:
Developmental Education
Occupation:
All Occupations (00-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Mathematics and Statistics (27)
Educational Use:
The module enables students to improve their mastery of pre-college foundational math without the tuition cost normally associated with remedial mathematics courses.
Time Required:
Approximately 6 hours (self-paced)
Language:
en_US
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
Quality Note:
Peer and external review
Course Note:
Essential Precollege Math: Prealgebra
Derivative Work from Other's Materials:
http://mathrev.redwoods.edu/PreAlgText/Prealgebra.pdf#chapter.6

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