Developmental Math Contextualized Curriculum for Adv. Manufacturing: Creating Customer Quotes

This is a math module for developmental and adult basic educators to adapt for use in their classrooms, focused on Order of Operations and Percentages. The module is contextualized to Advanced Manufacturing, built around a scenario based on a Program Manager role for a mid-sized plastics manufacturing company. This module is one of 36 modules EDC created in partnership with MA Community College faculty and instructors in both math and literacy, contextualized to key industries, with input from industry partners
Date:
2013
Primary Material Type:
Instructor and/or Advisor/Case Manager Support Materials
Other Material Types:
Student Support Materials
Institution:
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Project Name:
Massachusetts Community College and Workforce Development Transformation Agenda
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
math, program manager, advanced manufacturing, developmental education, adult basic education, percentages, numeracy, order of operations

Industry / Occupation

Industry Sector:
Developmental Education
Occupation:
All Occupations (00-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Credential Type:
  • Diploma
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
Educational Use:
Module available for integration into existing curriculum
Time Required:
1 - 3 class periods
Language:
en_US
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
Course Note:
Developmental Education

Copyright / Licensing