Workforce Training Consortium

(800.001)

Course Title: Measuring, Evaluating, and Transferring Linear Dimensions

Prerequisites: Mastery of whole number operations

Course Length and Maximum Class Size:

Class length is ten hours. Maximum class size 20. Minimum class size 10.

Objective:

Participants will demonstrate the ability to read and transfer linear measurements accurately and efficiently.

Content:

1. Review of fractions used in linear measurement 1 Hour
2. Standard measurement 1 Hour
3. Decimal conversions of standard measurement (charts, calculator)   2 Hours
4. Metric Measurement 1 Hour
5. Identifying and recording calibrations accurately 1 Hour
6. Reducing measurements to the simplest form  
7. Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing measurements   2 Hours
8. Taking measurements accurately and recording in correct form   2 Hours

Beneficial to:

Machine operator, maintenance, or any individuals needing to utilize measurements in their work.

Equipment Needed for Instruction:

Paper Pencils, Photocopying Privileges