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Mathematics in the Workplace

This applied math skills course is designed to introduce students to the basic math skills required for employment in Michigan’s 6 Career Pathways. Students will refresh their basic math skills related to concepts such as quantity, money, time, measurement, proportions and percentages, and averages, and apply these skills to solve real-life, mathematical word problems. In addition, students will explore sample careers in each of the six Michigan Career Pathways and complete scenario-based, workplace problems. Students will also research required workplace math skills for careers they are interested in and present their findings to their classmates.

Terms Offered

(24-25) Semester 1
(24-25) Semester 2
(24-25) Trimester 1
(24-25) Trimester 2
(24-25) Trimester 3

NCAA Approved?

Not Approved

Course Type

Plus

Standards

Common Core State Standards-Math
Michigan Department of Education Career and Employability Standards
National CTE Knowledge & Skill Statements: The Common Career Technical Core