Description

Objectives

Learning Objective 1 – Explain how to use formulas.

• Explain the sequence of operations in solving a problem using a formula.
• Explain how squares and square roots are derived. c Define angles and identify the types of angles.

Learning Objective 2 – Explain how math is used to solve right triangle problems.

• Explain how to determine the length of a slope.
•  Explain how a building is laid out using right triangle math.

Learning Objective 3 – Define area and explain why determining the area of a space is required.

• Determine the area of squares and rectangles.
• Determine the area of a triangle.
• Determine the area of a trapezoid.
• Determine the area of a circle.

Learning Objective 4 – Define volume and explain the purpose of calculating volume.

• Calculate the volume of a cube.
• Calculate the volume of a prism.
• Calculate the volume of a cylinder. d Describe the estimating process used to determine the volume and weight of simple and complex excavations.

Performance Task

Performance Task 1 (Learning Objective 4) • Using information provided by the instructor, calculate the volume and weight of a given excavation project.