This unit covers estimating approximate answers to arithmetical problems, carrying out basic calculations involving percentages and proportions, and determining simple ratios and averages. The unit includes producing and interpreting simple charts and graphs.
This unit applies in manufacturing, engineering or related environments. It includes the application of the four rules of algebraic expressions, extracting information from drawings, diagrams, graphs and charts and producing simple charts and graphs.
Data may be derived from readings taken or may be computer generated. Applications can include computations associated with pressure, volume, temperature, heat, speed, power, elasticity, density, mass, force etc.
The resource covers the four operations (+, -, x and ), fractions and decimals, percentages, angles, perimeters, areas, volumes, surface areas, ratios, rates, scale drawings. Calculations may be performed using pen and paper or on a calculator.
Skill practice exercises consist of short answer questions.
A knowledge test is provided in the resource.
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