Maricopa Community Colleges  ABC120   19946-20002 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  03/22/94  
ABC120      19946-20002 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Basic Math
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole, decimal, fractional and metric numbers. Prerequisites: Indentured status with Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABC120   19946-20002 Basic Math
1. Perform calculations using whole numbers to add, subtract, multiply and divide, with and without a calculator. (I)
2. Perform calculations using fractions. (II)
3. Perform calculations using standard and metric measurement. (II, V)
4. Perform calculations using decimals and percents. (III, IV)
5. Explain the Metric System as it relates to the construction trade. (V)
6. Describe and identify metric units of length, weight, volume and temperature. (V)
7. Calculate mathematical problems related to the construction trade using the Metric System. (V)
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ABC120   19946-20002 Basic Math
    I. Whole Numbers
        A. Subtraction
        B. Borrowing
        C. Multiplication
        D. Division
        E. Using the calculator
      II. Fractions and Measurement
          A. Fractions
          B. Measurement
          C. Equivalent fractions
          D. Common denominators
            1. Identify
            2. Convert
          E. Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions
        III. Decimals and Percents
            A. Decimals
              1. Machinist's rule
              2. Place values
              3. Comparing with whole numbers
              4. Adding and subtracting decimals
              5. Multiplying
              6. Dividing
              7. Rounding
            B. Using the calculator
          IV. Percents and Fractions
              A. Converting
                1. Decimals to percents
                2. Percents to decimals
                3. Fractions to decimals
                4. Decimals to fractions
                5. Converting methods
              B. Other
            V. Metric System
                A. Units of weight, length, volume and temperature
                B. Standard measurement system conversion
                C. Metric conversion
                D. Metric ruler
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