Math for Trade Occupations
Math for Trade Occupations helps students learn and apply the practical math skills tradespeople use in the field each day.
Math for Trade OCCUPATIONS
Aztec’s Math for Trade Occupations course provides the essential math skills needed for careers in construction, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. Learners build a strong foundation in numbers, measurement, algebra, geometry, and real-world problem solving used on the job every day. The course focuses on practical applications such as reading blueprints, converting units, estimating materials, and calculating costs. Designed for adult learners and workforce programs, Math for Trade Occupations helps students gain the confidence and accuracy needed to succeed in technical training and on the job site.
Build the math skills needed to succeed in construction, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
Features include
- Real-world math for construction, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing careers
- Step-by-step instruction with practical examples
- Blueprint reading basics and measurement skills
- Material and cost estimation practice
- Interactive exercises and problem solving
- Designed for adult education and workforce training
Measurements in Trades
Numbers and Operations
- Whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
- Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
Ratios, Proportions, Rates, and Percentages
- Ratios, proportions, and percentages
- Solving real-world math problems
Basic Arithmetic for the Trades
Measurement and Unit Conversions
- Measuring and comparing
- U.S. customary and metric units
- Converting between units
Basic Algebra for the Trades
- Order of operations
- Solving simple equations
- Solving multi-step word problems
Advanced Math for the Trades
Geometry and Trigonometry
- Introduction to trigonometry
- Fundamentals of geometry
- Perimeter, area, and volume
Scale Drawings and Blueprints
- Understanding scale drawings
- Working with architectural scales
- Basics of reading blueprints
Advanced Math for the Trades
Tables, Charts, and Data
- Reading tables, charts, and graphics
- Analyzing tables and charts
- Extracting data from tables
Estimation and Cost Calculations
- Understanding estimation techniques
- Calculating material requirements
- Understanding cost estimation and budgeting
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ADMIN & MANAGEMENT
Math for Trade Occupations includes built-in reporting tools that allow instructors to track student progress by skill area. Programs can quickly identify gaps in measurement, algebra, or geometry skills and provide targeted instruction to prepare learners for technical training and employment.