Quality Care Through Numeracy

This is a math module for developmental and adult basic educators to adapt for use in their classrooms, focused on General Numeracy. The module is contextualized to Healthcare, built around a scenario based on a nursing assistant role and 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.
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, healthcare, developmental education, adult basic education, nursing assistant, numeracy

Industry / Occupation

Industry Sector:
Developmental Education
Occupation:
Healthcare Support Occupations -- Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants (31-1012)

Education / Instructional Information

Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Educational Use:
This resources provides a contextualized lesson in numeracy for developmental education in the context of a nursing/health care scenario
Time Required:
one or more class periods
Language:
en_US
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
Course Note:
This resource supports a wide range of developmental and health care courses and programs.

Copyright / Licensing