Calculations for Road Maintenance

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Calculations for Road Maintenance"

Transcription

1 objectives Calculations for Road Maintenance Provide a review of the mathematics commonly used in roadway maintenance to calculate areas, volumes, rates, and costs. Provide examples of common roadway maintenance math problem and their solutions. Topics of discussion USING UNITS OF MEASUREMENT CALCULATING AREAS CALCULATING VOLUMES CALCULATING RATES AND COSTS MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS CALCULATOR practice CALCULATOR PRACTICE MULTIPLYING ANSWERS 3.14 X SQUARED = X 28 X 42 = Square root of 64 17,

2 Calculator practice CALCULATOR practice ADDING DIVIDING = 14 + ½ = = /34 = 5280/2 = 43560/4 = /15 + ½ + 1/16 = Calculator Practice Calculator practice SUBTRACTING ANSWERS COMBINATIONS ANSWERS = = = (145 * 872) 38= 17 * 1/2000 *2000 = (pi) (2) *6SQUARED = 126, Using units of measurement linear or length 2

3 Linear measurement Length measurements Field exercise Measuring your pace LTAP INSPECTOR S MAINT. TABLES GIVEN: YOUR AVERAGE FOOT STEP WANTED: DETERMINE THE LENGTH OF YOUR AVERAGE FOOT STEP FOR FIELD USE ON THE PROJECT. LAYOUT AND MARK 100 FEET ON A SIDEWALK OR ROAD. SOLUTION: COUNT THE NUMBER OF STEPS IN 100 MEASURED FEET. AVERAGE STEP IS A RELAXED STEP THAT YOU NORMALLY REPEAT. AVERAGE THE NUMBER OF STEPS/4 CALCULATE YOUR AVERAGE STEP LENGTH. MINE IS 2.52 WALK THE 100 FEET FOUR TIMES WITH YOUR AVERAGE STEP Using units of measurement area Subdivision area layout 3

4 Area of a Circle Area of a circle Area of a circle = pi r squared Pi = R = radius Formulas for perimeter, area, & volume are on last page of booklet. Page 22 Page 22 Using units of measurement volume Calculating volumes 4

5 Using units of measurement problem 1 Measurement of areas Given: 3 cubic feet 1 foot square feet 10 miles 7.5 gallons Wanted: What type of measurement is it? Volume, Linear, Area Solution: Volume Linear Linear Area Linear volume Using units of measurement problem 2 Given: Cubic inches in a cubic foot? Square feet in a square yard Cubic feet in a cubic yard. Lineal feet in a mile Square feet in an acre Wanted: How many? Solution: Conversion factors Using units 0f measurement problem 3 Wanted: How many? 30 feet =?yards 27 sq. ft. =? Sq. yds ft. =? Miles 33 feet =? Rods 6 sq. yd. =? sq ft 2 cu yd =? cu ft Solution: 10 yards 3 sq yards 1 mile 2 rods 54 sq ft 54 cu ft FOOTBALL FIELD Measurement conversion 5

6 Problem 2b use your conversion factors GIVEN: 1 FOOTBALL FIELD. WANTED: LENGTH IN FEET LENGTH IN YARDS WIDTH IN YARDS LENGTH IN INCHES NUMBER OF ACRES SOLUTION: 360 FT. 120 YDS YDS INCHES ACRES Weight measurement Measuring weight Sixteen ounces Two thousand pounds Abbreviation for pound Abbreviation for tons Symbol for pound One pound One ton lb. T. # Converting pounds to tons problem 4 Pounds to tons Given: lbs. Wanted: Convert pounds to tons Solution: 56000/2000= 28 Tons 6

7 Converting tons to pounds problem 5 Conversion factors Given: 23 tons Answer: Wanted: Convert to pounds 46,000 lbs. Weight measurement Problem 6 Liquid Measurement Problem 7 Given: 15,000 lbs. 18,500 lbs. 3.5 tons 17 tons Solution: 7.5 tons 9.25 tons 7000 lbs. 34,000 lbs. GIVEN: A TANK HAS A CAPACITY OF 940 CUBIC FEET. WANTED: How many gallons of ashpalt can be placed in the tank? SOLUTION: Gallons Wanted: Convert tons to lbs and lbs to tons Concrete sidewalk problem 7

8 Concrete sidewalk problem Concrete sidewalk problem 8 Calculating quantity of concrete order for sidewalk Problem 8 Asphalt emulsion coverage Problem 9 Given: 4 Sidewalk 5 feet wide, length 100 feet Wanted: Calculate the quantity of ready mix concrete for 100 linear feet of sidewalk in cubic yards you need to order. Solution: 4 /12 /ft X 5 ft x 100 ft./27 cubic feet/ yard cubic yards How much would you order? Asphalt emulsion 1000 gal coverage Highway Maintenance Tables Applications lineal feet covered by 1000 gal tank of emulsion Problem 9 GIVEN:.35 gal/sqyd 22 feet wide SOLUTION: 1169 ft WANTED: Calculating Lineal feet covered by a 1000 gallon Tank Lineal Coverage = 1000gal x (syd/gal) x (1/road width ft.) x (9sft/sqyd) 8

9 Rates of application Rates of application Gallons of Asphalt required per mile for various rates of application Problem 10 Given: Appl rate = 0.40 gal/sqyd Road width = 24 ft Answer 5632 gal Wanted: Gallons of Asphalt per mile = (gal/sqyd) x rd. width x 1 (sqyd/9sqft) x 5280 ft/mile Rates of application Tons of aggregate per mile 9

10 Tons of aggregate per mile Tons of aggregates required per mile for various rates of application problem 11 Given: 300 #/sqyd, 16 ft wide Wanted: How man tons of aggregate per mile? Solution: Tons/mile=(lbs/sqyd)x(rd width)x (1sqyd/9sqft)x(5280ft/mile)x1ton/2000 lbs Answer 1408tons Tons of aggregate per mile cubic Yards per 100 lineal feet cubic Yards per 100 lineal feet Cubic yards of material required per 100 lineal feet Problem 12 Given: Road Width = 24 ft, depth of gravel 6 Wanted:How many cubic yard/100 lineal feet? Solution: Cubic yds/100 ft=depth x (yd/36in) x road width x 100 ft x (1 sqyd/9 sqft) Answer cuyds 10

11 Pounds of aggregate per square yard cubic Yards per 100 lineal feet Pounds of aggregate required per square yard Problem 13 Pounds of aggregate per square yard Given: 8 inches compacted depth Answer and 3200 #/cubic yd. 711 # Wanted: How many pounds of aggregate per square yard? Solution :#/sq yd = depth x (1yd/36 in) x (lbs/cu yd) Compacted weights of various materials Trap rock form of igneous rock that tends to form polygonal vertical fractures 11

12 Weights of different rock products Conversion factors Limestone Pea gravel Shale Sand Conversion factors Questions??????? 12

Customary Units of Measurement

Customary Units of Measurement Customary Units of Measurement What would it be like to have no system of measurement? If we are to measure something, we need a unit of measure. standard unit of measure: one that people have agreed to

More information

13. Convert to a mixed number: Convert to an improper fraction: Are these two fractions equivalent? 7

13. Convert to a mixed number: Convert to an improper fraction: Are these two fractions equivalent? 7 FINAL REVIEW WORKSHEET BASIC MATH Chapter 1. 1. Give the place value of 7 in 3, 738, 500. 2. Give the word name for 302, 525. 3. Write two million, four hundred thirty thousand as a numeral. 4. Name the

More information

APPENDIX H CONVERSION FACTORS

APPENDIX H CONVERSION FACTORS APPENDIX H CONVERSION FACTORS A ampere American Association of State AASHTO Highway & Transportation Officials ABS (%) Percent of Absorbed Moisture Abs. Vol. Absolute Volume ACI American Concrete Institute

More information

1 centimeter (cm) 5 10 millimeters (mm) 1 meter (m) centimeters. 1 kilometer (km) 5 1,000 meters. Set up equivalent ratios and cross multiply.

1 centimeter (cm) 5 10 millimeters (mm) 1 meter (m) centimeters. 1 kilometer (km) 5 1,000 meters. Set up equivalent ratios and cross multiply. Domain 2 Lesson 16 Convert Measurements Common Core State Standard: 6.RP.3.d Getting the Idea The tables below show some conversions for units of length in both the customary system and the metric system.

More information

MOTOR WIRING DATA From National Electrical Code 3 PHASE SQUIRREL CAGE INDUCTION MOTORS 230 Volt 460 Volt Min. # Max. Rating

MOTOR WIRING DATA From National Electrical Code 3 PHASE SQUIRREL CAGE INDUCTION MOTORS 230 Volt 460 Volt Min. # Max. Rating MOTOR WIRING DATA From National Electrical Code PHASE SQUIRREL CAGE INDUCTION MOTORS 20 Volt 0 Volt Min. # Max. Rating Min. Size Size of Full Size Wire Conduit Branch Circuit Load Wire AWG (inches) Fuses

More information

APPENDIX B ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS AND CONVERSION FACTORS Abbreviations

APPENDIX B ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS AND CONVERSION FACTORS Abbreviations APPENDIX B ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS AND CONVERSION FACTORS Abbreviations A ampere AASHTO American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials ABS (%) Percent of Absorbed Moisture Abs. Vol. Absolute

More information

Dear Parent, Paige Hudson Answers Metric System Worksheet Answers L g km

Dear Parent, Paige Hudson Answers Metric System Worksheet Answers L g km Dear Parent, The following worksheets are meant to assist you as you teach your students about units of measurement. This packet is in no way exhaustive, as this topic is typically covered with your math

More information

Basic Math Study Guide. MTI Learning Center Mitchell Training, Inc.

Basic Math Study Guide. MTI Learning Center Mitchell Training, Inc. Basic Math Study Guide MTI Learning Center 2001 Mitchell Training, Inc. 1 Basic Math - Section 1 Basic Math The math in this course is connected with solving equations. An equation is a set of numbers

More information

Math 4 Review for Quarter 1 Cumulative Test

Math 4 Review for Quarter 1 Cumulative Test Math 4 Review for Quarter 1 Cumulative Test Name: I. Unit Conversion Units are important in describing the world around us To convert between units: o Method 1: Multiplication/Division Converting to a

More information

Grade 11 Mathematics Practice Test

Grade 11 Mathematics Practice Test Grade Mathematics Practice Test Nebraska Department of Education 204 Directions: On the following pages are multiple-choice questions for the Grade Practice Test, a practice opportunity for the Nebraska

More information

1. 8 x 10-9, 14.7 x 10-7, 0.22 x 10

1. 8 x 10-9, 14.7 x 10-7, 0.22 x 10 Black - Divide by Whole Numbers and Powers of 10 Scientific Notation (continued from last lesson) Order from least to greatest. 1. 8 x 10-9, 14.7 x 10-7, 0.22 x 10-10 You can multiply numbers in scientific

More information

Reteach. Chapter 11. Grade 5

Reteach. Chapter 11. Grade 5 Reteach Chapter Grade 5 esson Reteach Convert Customary Units of ength Customary Units of ength foot (ft) = inches (in.) mile (mi) = 5,80 ft yard (yd) = 6 in. mile (mi) =,760 yd yard (yd) = ft Multiply

More information

PREFIXES AND SYMBOLS SI Prefixes you need to know by heart

PREFIXES AND SYMBOLS SI Prefixes you need to know by heart PREFIXES AND SYMBOLS SI Prefixes you need to know by heart Prefix Symbol In 10 n in Decimal Forms Giga G 10 9 1,000,000,000 Mega M 10 6 1,000,000 kilo k 10 3 1,000 deci d 10 1 0.1 centi c 10 2 0.01 milli

More information

Percent Change of Dimensions

Percent Change of Dimensions Percent Change of Dimensions Reteaching 71 Math Course 3, Lesson 71 Dilation: Add the percent of increase to 100%. Reduction: Subtract the percent of decrease from 100%. Scale factor: To find the scale

More information

MATH MATH.

MATH MATH. A = πr 2 A = πr 2 www.bloggymomma.com www.bloggymomma.com Liquid Equivalents 8 fluid ounces (fl.oz.) = 1 cup (c.) 2 cups (c.) = 1 pint (pt.) 2 pints (pt.) = 1 quart (qt.) 4 quarts (qt.) = 1 gallon (gal.)

More information

resources Symbols < is less than > is greater than is less than or equal to is greater than or equal to = is equal to is not equal to

resources Symbols < is less than > is greater than is less than or equal to is greater than or equal to = is equal to is not equal to Symbols < is less than > is greater than is less than or equal to is greater than or equal to resources = is equal to is not equal to is approximately equal to similar a absolute value: = ; - = (x, y)

More information

Learning Plan 4 Chapter 9

Learning Plan 4 Chapter 9 Learning Plan 4 Chapter 9 Question The population of a country reached 309.5 million people. The total area is 3.25 million square miles. What is the population density for the country? Round to the nearest

More information

Math 6, Unit 9 Notes: Measurement and Geometry

Math 6, Unit 9 Notes: Measurement and Geometry Math 6, Unit 9 Notes: Measurement and Geometry Customary and Metric Units of Measure Objective: (6.3)The student will estimate corresponding units of measure between customary and metric systems for temperature,

More information

may be sent to:

may be sent to: B A S I C M A T H A Self-Tutorial by Luis Anthony Ast Professional Mathematics Tutor LESSON 7: UNITS OF MEASUREMENT Copyright 2006 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or

More information

Modeling with Volume

Modeling with Volume 1.2 Modeling with Essential Question How can you use the mass and volume of an object to describe the density of the object? Finding Densities Work with a partner. Approximate the volume of each object

More information

MENSURATION. Mensuration is the measurement of lines, areas, and volumes. Before, you start this pack, you need to know the following facts.

MENSURATION. Mensuration is the measurement of lines, areas, and volumes. Before, you start this pack, you need to know the following facts. MENSURATION Mensuration is the measurement of lines, areas, and volumes. Before, you start this pack, you need to know the following facts. When you see kilo, it indicates 000 in length, mass and capacity.

More information

MATH ALGEBRA AND FUNCTIONS

MATH ALGEBRA AND FUNCTIONS Students: 1. Students write verbal expressions and sentences as algebraic expressions and equations; they evaluate algebraic expressions, solve simple linear equations and graph and interpret their results.

More information

Calculating methods. Addition. Multiplication. Th H T U Th H T U = Example

Calculating methods. Addition. Multiplication. Th H T U Th H T U = Example 1 Addition Calculating methods Example 534 + 2678 Place the digits in the correct place value columns with the numbers under each other. Th H T U Begin adding in the units column. 5 3 4 + 12 16 17 8 4+8

More information

Section Volume, Mass, and Temperature

Section Volume, Mass, and Temperature Section 11.5 - Volume, Mass, and Temperature Surface Area is the number of square units covering a three dimensional figure; Volume describes how much space a three-dimensional figure contains. The unit

More information

Then the other two numbers may be represented as x + 1 and x + 2. Now we can represent 3 less than the second as (x + 1) 3.

Then the other two numbers may be represented as x + 1 and x + 2. Now we can represent 3 less than the second as (x + 1) 3. 1) Find three consecutive integers such that twice the first minus the third is less than the second. Discussion: Let x represent the smallest of the three integers. Then the other two numbers may be represented

More information

CCR Math - Grade 7 Practice Test

CCR Math - Grade 7 Practice Test R Math - Grade 7 Practice Test You may use a calculator for questions -7.. Use the picture below to answer the question. A B What is the probability of spinning a? A. B.. D. 5 3 5 3 5 A 3 Go on to the

More information

SEVENTH EDITION and EXPANDED SEVENTH EDITION

SEVENTH EDITION and EXPANDED SEVENTH EDITION SEVENTH EDITION and EXPANDED SEVENTH EDITION Slide 8-1 Chapter 8 The Metric System 8.1 Basic Terms and Conversions within the Metric System SI System and U.S. Customary System Most countries of the world

More information

Reference Page Math Symbols- + add - subtract x multiply divide = equal % percent $ dollar cent # at degree.

Reference Page Math Symbols- + add - subtract x multiply divide = equal % percent $ dollar cent # at degree. Reference Page Math Symbols- + add - subtract x multiply divide = equal % percent $ dollar cent # number/pound @ at degree. decimal point pi Roman Numerals Conversion I = 1 C = 100 V = 5 D = 500 X = 10

More information

Chapter 2 Measurement and Problem Solving. What Is a Measurement? Scientific Notation 8/20/09. Introductory Chemistry, 3 rd Edition Nivaldo Tro

Chapter 2 Measurement and Problem Solving. What Is a Measurement? Scientific Notation 8/20/09. Introductory Chemistry, 3 rd Edition Nivaldo Tro Introductory Chemistry, 3 rd Edition Nivaldo Tro Measurement and Problem Solving Roy Kennedy Massachusetts Bay Community College Wellesley Hills, MA 2009, Prentice Hall What Is a Measurement? Quantitative

More information

PREFIXES AND SYMBOLS SI Prefixes you need to know by heart

PREFIXES AND SYMBOLS SI Prefixes you need to know by heart PREFIXES AND SYMBOLS SI Prefixes you need to know by heart Prefix Symbol In 10 n in Decimal Forms Giga G 10 9 1,000,000,000 Mega M 10 6 1,000,000 kilo k 10 3 1,000 deci d 10 1 0.1 centi c 10 2 0.01 milli

More information

MA 40S APPLIED UNIT F: DESIGN AND MEASUREMENT CLASS NOTES

MA 40S APPLIED UNIT F: DESIGN AND MEASUREMENT CLASS NOTES 1 MA 40S APPLIED UNIT F: DESIGN AND MEASUREMENT CLASS NOTES 1. Introduction. In Grade 1 Applied you learn some powerful mathematics. But it remains necessary to re-enforce the most basic practical type

More information

Grade 7 Mathematics Practice Test

Grade 7 Mathematics Practice Test Grade 7 Mathematics Practice Test Nebraska Department of Education 2014 Directions: On the following pages are multiple-choice questions for the Grade 7 Practice Test, a practice opportunity for the Nebraska

More information

AREA. The Square Inch The Square Foot The Square Yard. 1 foot. 1 foot. The Square Mile The Square Meter The Square Centimeter. 1 meter.

AREA. The Square Inch The Square Foot The Square Yard. 1 foot. 1 foot. The Square Mile The Square Meter The Square Centimeter. 1 meter. Tallahassee Community College 48 AREA The area of a figure measures the surface of the figure. The unit of measure for area cannot be a linear unit. To measure area we use square units such as: The Square

More information

troy ounce 480 grains tr oz carat 200 milligrams ct C, k, kt

troy ounce 480 grains tr oz carat 200 milligrams ct C, k, kt Field Inspection Manual Part: 4-Appendix Section: A Page: 1 of 6 The following tables list the acceptable symbols and definitions of units of measurement used for displays and printed receipts as well

More information

Write an equation for each relationship. Then make a table of input-output pairs and tell whether the function is proportional.

Write an equation for each relationship. Then make a table of input-output pairs and tell whether the function is proportional. Functions Reteaching 41 Math Course, Lesson 41 A function is a rule that identifies a relationship between a set of input numbers and a set of output numbers. A function rule can be described in words,

More information

Security Industry Math Formula Reference us at

Security Industry Math Formula Reference us at Security Industry Math Formula eference 800-984-8054 251-662-3174 http://www.ietsystems.com E-mail us at info@ietsystems.com 716-A Lakeside Drive W., Mobile, Alabama 36693 General Formulas Ohm s Law E

More information

Ratio Problems Involving Name Totals (page 528)

Ratio Problems Involving Name Totals (page 528) LESSON 101 Ratio Problems Involving Name Totals (page 528) In some ratio problems a total is needed in order to solve the problem. 1. Fill in the ratio box with things you know. 2. Write a proportion.

More information

Answer Keys for Calvert Math

Answer Keys for Calvert Math Answer Keys for Calvert Math Lessons CMAKF- Contents Math Textbook... Math Workbook... Math Manual... Answer Keys Math Textbook Lessons Math Textbook Answer Key Lessons. Area and Circumference of Circles

More information

13) = 4 36 = ) = 5-8 = -3 =3 15) = = -58 = 58 16) = 81-9 = 72 = 72

13) = 4 36 = ) = 5-8 = -3 =3 15) = = -58 = 58 16) = 81-9 = 72 = 72 Practice Practice Practice 3 ) (-3) + (-6) = -9 ) () + (-5) = -3 3) (-7) + (-) = -8 4) (-3) - (-6) = (-3) + 6 = + 3 5) (+) - (+5) = -3 6) (-7) - (-4) = (-7) + 4 = -3 7) (5)(-4) = - 8) (-3)(-6) = +8 9)

More information

Grade 6 Mathematics Practice Test

Grade 6 Mathematics Practice Test Grade 6 Mathematics Practice Test Nebraska Department of Education 206 Directions: On the following pages are questions for the Grade 6 Practice Test, a practice opportunity for the Nebraska State Accountability

More information

221 MATH REFRESHER session 3 SAT2015_P06.indd 221 4/23/14 11:39 AM

221 MATH REFRESHER session 3 SAT2015_P06.indd 221 4/23/14 11:39 AM Math Refresher Session 3 1 Area, Perimeter, and Volume Problems Area, Perimeter, and Volume 301. Formula Problems. Here, you are given certain data about one or more geometric figures, and you are asked

More information

Odd numbers 4 2 = 4 X 4 = 16

Odd numbers 4 2 = 4 X 4 = 16 Even numbers Square numbers 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 1 2 = 1 x 1 = 1 2 divides exactly into every even number. 2 2 = 2 x 2 = 4 3 2 = 3 x 3 = 9 Odd numbers 4 2 = 4 X 4 = 16 5 2 = 5 X 5 = 25 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 6

More information

4. What is a) half of 12? b) 1 of 12? I can convert between common units of measure in both metric and imperial systems.

4. What is a) half of 12? b) 1 of 12? I can convert between common units of measure in both metric and imperial systems. Warm Up 1. How many cents are in 1 dollar? 3. How many years are in 1 decade? 5. State 3 metric units f measuring length. 2. How many minutes are in 1 hour? 4. What is a) half of 12? b) 1 of 12? 6. State

More information

MATH CHAPTER 10 EXAMPLES AND DEFINITIONS

MATH CHAPTER 10 EXAMPLES AND DEFINITIONS MATH 20043 CHAPTER 10 EXAMPLES AND DEFINITIONS Section 10.1 Systems of Measurement It can be helpful to have an everyday approximate equivalent to units of measure. These are called benchmarks. Some benchmarks

More information

HW: page 168 (12-24 evens, 25-28) Extra Credit # 29 & 31

HW: page 168 (12-24 evens, 25-28) Extra Credit # 29 & 31 Lesson 5-1 Rational Numbers pages 166-168 Review our number system and real numbers. Our Number System Real Complex Rational Irrational # Integers # Whole # Natural Rational Numbers the word "rational"

More information

Customary Units of Length (14 1)

Customary Units of Length (14 1) Customary Units of Length (14 1) Unit inch 1 foot (ft) = 12 inches (in.) 1 yard (yd) = 3 feet 1 mile (mi) = 5,280 feet Example width of a U.S. quarter gym shoes height of a desk distance between school

More information

Answers. Chapter thirteen thousand, one hundred twenty-six 14. one thousand, eight hundred eightythree

Answers. Chapter thirteen thousand, one hundred twenty-six 14. one thousand, eight hundred eightythree Copyright 008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Prentice Hall Chapter.. words. standard form. expanded form. period. place value. whole. ten 8. thousand 9. ten thousand 0. four hundred three.

More information

8 Mathematics STAAR. Test Practice. Texas. e S

8 Mathematics STAAR. Test Practice. Texas. e S Texas 8 Mathematics STAAR TM Test Practice ple Page m s Sa STAAR Ready will prepare students for the new, more rigorous STAAR test with STAAR Ready Test Practice, STAAR Ready Instruction, and STAAR i-ready.

More information

Alaska Mathematics Standards Vocabulary Word List Grade 4

Alaska Mathematics Standards Vocabulary Word List Grade 4 1 add addend additive comparison area area model common factor common multiple compatible numbers compose composite number counting number decompose difference digit divide dividend divisible divisor equal

More information

Vocabulary Cards and Word Walls Revised: June 29, 2011

Vocabulary Cards and Word Walls Revised: June 29, 2011 Vocabulary Cards and Word Walls Revised: June 29, 2011 Important Notes for Teachers: The vocabulary cards in this file match the Common Core, the math curriculum adopted by the Utah State Board of Education,

More information

NUMERACY TOOLKIT TOOLKIT NUMERACY

NUMERACY TOOLKIT TOOLKIT NUMERACY NUMERACY TOOLKIT TOOLKIT NUMERACY Addition Calculating methods Example 534 + 2678 Place the digits in the correct place value columns with the numbers under each other. Th H T U Begin adding in the units

More information

MHCA Math Summer Packet

MHCA Math Summer Packet Name: Score: MHCA Math Summer Packet For students entering Algebra I CP The Summer Packet is broken into 10 different sections labeled weeks with 10 questions in each section. If you do one section a week,

More information

English Measurement Relationships

English Measurement Relationships Math 30 Prealgebra Sec 10.1: Using Unit Fractions with U.S. and Metric Units Defn A unit fraction is a fraction that shows the relationship between units and is equal to 1. Ex English Measurement Relationships

More information

PSSA Released Items 16 Multiple Choice Questions, 1 Open-Ended Response

PSSA Released Items 16 Multiple Choice Questions, 1 Open-Ended Response Page 1 of 21 2016-2017 PSSA Released Items 16 Multiple Choice Questions, 1 Open-Ended Response Directions Do not use a calculator. You may refer to the formula sheet shown below. Show your work on this

More information

10-6 Changing Dimensions. IWBAT find the volume and surface area of similar three-dimensional figures.

10-6 Changing Dimensions. IWBAT find the volume and surface area of similar three-dimensional figures. IWBAT find the volume and surface area of similar three-dimensional figures. Recall that similar figures have proportional side lengths. The surface areas of similar three-dimensional figures are also

More information

Relationships Between Quantities

Relationships Between Quantities Relationships Between Quantities MODULE 1? ESSENTIAL QUESTION How do you calculate when the numbers are measurements? CORE STANDARDS LESSON 1.1 Precision and Significant Digits CORE N.Q.3 LESSON 1.2 Dimensional

More information

1 mm = 0.04 inch (in) or (")

1 mm = 0.04 inch (in) or () Units of length Conversions between metric and Anglo-American units 1 metre (m) = 10 decimetres (dm) = 100 centimetres (cm) = 1000 millimetres (mm) 1 kilometre (km) = 1000 metres (m) 1 nautical mile =

More information

Basic Math Concepts for Water and Wastewater Operators. Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, Inc.

Basic Math Concepts for Water and Wastewater Operators. Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, Inc. Basic Math Concepts for Water and Wastewater Operators Topics Hierarchy of operations Manipulating equations Unit/dimensional analysis and conversion factors Electricity Temperature Geometry Flow hydraulics

More information

Chapter 1 (Part 2) Measurements in Chemistry 1.6 Physical Quantities

Chapter 1 (Part 2) Measurements in Chemistry 1.6 Physical Quantities Chapter 1 (Part 2) Measurements in Chemistry 1.6 Physical Quantities This is a property that can by physically measured. It consists of a number and a unit of measure. (e.g. ) Units Units are very important.

More information

1) (-3) + (-6) = 2) (2) + (-5) = 3) (-7) + (-1) = 4) (-3) - (-6) = 5) (+2) - (+5) = 6) (-7) - (-4) = 7) (5)(-4) = 8) (-3)(-6) = 9) (-1)(2) =

1) (-3) + (-6) = 2) (2) + (-5) = 3) (-7) + (-1) = 4) (-3) - (-6) = 5) (+2) - (+5) = 6) (-7) - (-4) = 7) (5)(-4) = 8) (-3)(-6) = 9) (-1)(2) = Extra Practice for Lesson Add or subtract. ) (-3) + (-6) = 2) (2) + (-5) = 3) (-7) + (-) = 4) (-3) - (-6) = 5) (+2) - (+5) = 6) (-7) - (-4) = Multiply. 7) (5)(-4) = 8) (-3)(-6) = 9) (-)(2) = Division is

More information

the distance from the top to the bottom of an object height a measurement of how heavy something is weight

the distance from the top to the bottom of an object height a measurement of how heavy something is weight height the distance from the top to the bottom of an object weight a measurement of how heavy something is length the distance from one side of an object to another measure to find the number that shows

More information

DesCartes Signs and Symbols... 2 Language Usage... 2 Mathematics... 3 Science... 5 Concepts and Processes... 5 General Science...

DesCartes Signs and Symbols... 2 Language Usage... 2 Mathematics... 3 Science... 5 Concepts and Processes... 5 General Science... DesCartes: A Continuum of Learning SIGNS AND SYMBOLS for the Web-based MAP system DesCartes Signs and Symbols... 2 Language Usage... 2 Mathematics... 3 Science... 5 Concepts and Processes... 5 General

More information

Length is the distance from one point to another. Length has standard units of measurement such as inches or centimeters.

Length is the distance from one point to another. Length has standard units of measurement such as inches or centimeters. Page 1 Measurements are a standard set by different cultures to address their own needs. In the United States, we use the U. S. Customary system of units. However, the metric system is used worldwide.

More information

HPISD Grade 3 TAG Math

HPISD Grade 3 TAG Math Unit Overview HPISD Grade 3 TAG Math Title Estimated Duration 9 Weeks Measurement 4 weeks 1 2 3 4 Concepts of measurement to solve problems involving angles in degrees, drawing angles, and determining

More information

2. Simplify: 10 3(5 2) 2. B. multiply, D. divide, Simplify: Simplify: 5.9 ( 3.8) 6.

2. Simplify: 10 3(5 2) 2. B. multiply, D. divide, Simplify: Simplify: 5.9 ( 3.8) 6. Winter Break Standard(45) Show ALL WORK DUE JANUARY 5, 2015 Name: geob8a6m 1. Simplify 27 3 + 4 2 3 2 using the correct order of operations. 1. 2. Simplify: 10 3(5 2) 2. 3. In order to find 4 5 of 3, you

More information

8/15/2018, 8:31 PM. Assignment: Math 0410 Homework150bbbbtsiallnew123. Student: Date: Instructor: Alfredo Alvarez Course: Math 0410 Spring 2018

8/15/2018, 8:31 PM. Assignment: Math 0410 Homework150bbbbtsiallnew123. Student: Date: Instructor: Alfredo Alvarez Course: Math 0410 Spring 2018 of 3 8/15/018, 8:31 PM Student: Date: Instructor: Alfredo Alvarez Course: Math 0410 Spring 018 Assignment: Math 0410 Homework150bbbbtsiallnew13 1. Evaluate x y for the given replacement values. x=4and

More information

STRAND C: Measurement. UNIT C1 Units of Measurement: Text. Contents. Section. C1.1 Units and Measuring. C1.2 Upper and Lower Bounds

STRAND C: Measurement. UNIT C1 Units of Measurement: Text. Contents. Section. C1.1 Units and Measuring. C1.2 Upper and Lower Bounds STRAND C: Measurement C1 Units of Measurement Text Contents Section C1.1 Units and Measuring * C1.2 Upper and Lower Bounds C1.3 Estimating Areas C1.4 Conversion of Units C1 Units of Measurement C1.1 Units

More information

1. Metric system- developed in Europe (France) in 1700's, offered as an alternative to the British or English system of measurement.

1. Metric system- developed in Europe (France) in 1700's, offered as an alternative to the British or English system of measurement. Basics Review of Math I. MATHEMATICS REVIEW A. Decimal Fractions, basics and definitions 1. Decimal Fractions - a fraction whose deonominator is 10 or some multiple of 10 such as 100, 1000, 10000, etc.

More information

WITH MATH INTERMEDIATE/MIDDLE (IM) GRADE 5

WITH MATH INTERMEDIATE/MIDDLE (IM) GRADE 5 May 06 VIRGINIA MATHEMATICS STANDARDS OF LEARNING CORRELATED TO MOVING WITH MATH INTERMEDIATE/MIDDLE (IM) GRADE 5 NUMBER AND NUMBER SENSE 5.1 The student will a. read, write, and identify the place values

More information

b) Rectangular box: length L, width W, height H, volume: V = LWH, cube of side s, V = s 3

b) Rectangular box: length L, width W, height H, volume: V = LWH, cube of side s, V = s 3 Basic Math Review for PHYS 100 - Physics of Everyday Experience ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Basic Algebra a) If x = y + z, then:

More information

Divisibility (page 112)

Divisibility (page 112) LESSON 21 Divisibility (page 112) Name Tests for divisibility: Last-Digit Tests Inspect the last digit the number. A number is divisible by Teacher Notes: Introduce Hint #, Tests for Divisibility. Refer

More information

6.5 Metric U.S. Customary Measurement Conversions

6.5 Metric U.S. Customary Measurement Conversions 6. Metric U.S. Customary Measurement Conversions Since most of the world uses the metric system of measurement, we often need to know how to convert back and forth between U.S. Customary measurements and

More information

Grade 7 Mathematics Practice Test

Grade 7 Mathematics Practice Test Grade 7 Mathematics Practice Test Nebraska Department of Education 00 Directions: On the following pages are multiple-choice questions for the Grade 7 Practice Test, a practice opportunity for the Nebraska

More information

KOI MATH 101 Norm Meck

KOI MATH 101 Norm Meck KOI MATH 101 Norm Meck I have often been frustrated when I hear stories about how someone over or under treated their pond medicinally or chemically with disastrous results. Why didn't they compute the

More information

The Relationship of Volume to Capacity in the Metric System

The Relationship of Volume to Capacity in the Metric System 14 The Relationship of Volume to Capacity in the Metric System The capacity of an object is the amount the object will hold. The teaspoon has a capacity of 5 ml. The teacup has a capacity of 250 ml. The

More information

Huron School District Core Curriculum Guide Grade Level: 4th Content Area: Math

Huron School District Core Curriculum Guide Grade Level: 4th Content Area: Math Unit Title: Understand Whole Numbers and Operations Month(s): August, September, October 4N3.1; 4N1.1; 4A3.1; 4A1.3 4A1.2; 4A2.1; 4A2.2; 4A4.1 4A1.1 To read, write, and indentify the place value of whole

More information

Chapter 2a. Measurements and Calculations

Chapter 2a. Measurements and Calculations Chapter 2a Measurements and Calculations Chapter 2 Table of Contents 2.1 Scientific Notation 2.2 Units 2.3 Measurements of Length, Volume, and Mass 2.4 Uncertainty in Measurement 2.5 Significant Figures

More information

Section 3.2 Objectives

Section 3.2 Objectives CHAPTER ~ Formulas, Proportions, and Percent Section - Proportions Section Objectives Determine if a proportion is true or false Solve proportions for an unknown Solve unit conversion problems using proportions

More information

The Metric System & Conversions

The Metric System & Conversions Purpose of this lab: The purpose of this lab exercise is for you to become familiar with basic measurements in metric units (SI), English units, and conversions between the two systems. Assignment Objectives:

More information

PRE-ALGEBRA SUMMARY WHOLE NUMBERS

PRE-ALGEBRA SUMMARY WHOLE NUMBERS PRE-ALGEBRA SUMMARY WHOLE NUMBERS Introduction to Whole Numbers and Place Value Digits Digits are the basic symbols of the system 0,,,, 4,, 6, 7, 8, and 9 are digits Place Value The value of a digit in

More information

WORKSHEET #1. Dougherty Valley HS Chemistry Chemistry Math. 1) Solve for the variables using the expression below.

WORKSHEET #1. Dougherty Valley HS Chemistry Chemistry Math. 1) Solve for the variables using the expression below. Chemistry Math #1 Solve for the variables using the expression below. =1 a = b = x = y = z = ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

More information

GRADE 6 MATHEMATICS. Form M0117, CORE 1 VIRGINIA STANDARDS OF LEARNING. Spring 2007 Released Test. Property of the Virginia Department of Education

GRADE 6 MATHEMATICS. Form M0117, CORE 1 VIRGINIA STANDARDS OF LEARNING. Spring 2007 Released Test. Property of the Virginia Department of Education VIRGINIA STANDARDS OF LEARNING Spring 2007 Released Test GRADE 6 MATHEMATICS Form M0117, CORE 1 Property of the Virginia Department of Education 2007 by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Education,

More information

Topic 17 Changing The Subject of a Formula

Topic 17 Changing The Subject of a Formula Topic 17 Changing The Subject of a Formula Definition: When you write a formula like: 1. = Lb is called the subject of the formula.. = r h is called the subject of the formula.. E = mc E is called the

More information

Review. tocitic 1(1. Based on the information in the chart, 1 pound equals. B 0.83 kilograms. D 2.2 kilograms. B 7.8 ft. D 54.0 ft

Review. tocitic 1(1. Based on the information in the chart, 1 pound equals. B 0.83 kilograms. D 2.2 kilograms. B 7.8 ft. D 54.0 ft Review tocitic ri Reporting Category 3 z.\ Geometry and Measurement 1(1 7.4E: Convert between measurement systems, including the use of proportions and the use Standard) / Exercise 1 rates (Supporting

More information

Chapters 1 13 Final Mastery Test

Chapters 1 13 Final Mastery Test Page 1 Chapters 1 13 Directions Circle the letter of the best answer. 1. The figure shown is a A cone B cylinder C pyramid D sphere 2. The volume of the rectangular prism shown is A 17.5 cm 3 B 70 cm 3

More information

Unit 1 - INTRODUCTION MEDICAL MATH Listening guide

Unit 1 - INTRODUCTION MEDICAL MATH Listening guide Unit 1 - INTRODUCTION MEDICAL MATH Listening guide Name Period 1. List one important reason that healthcare workers must be proficient in math. 2. Number forms: 3. Basic math: Counting numbers and zero

More information

OALCF Task Cover Sheet

OALCF Task Cover Sheet Learner Name: OALCF Task Cover Sheet Date Started: Date Completed: Successful Completion: Yes No Goal Path: Employment Apprenticeship Secondary School Post Secondary Independence Task Description: Carpenters

More information

Solving Problems with Labeled Numbers

Solving Problems with Labeled Numbers Solving Problems with Labeled Numbers When solving problems with labeled numbers (those with units such as grams or liters), the labels are treated in the same way as P or y in algebra. The problem is

More information

Chapter 1: Introduction to Physics

Chapter 1: Introduction to Physics Answers to Even-Numbered Conceptual Questions. The quantity T + d does not make sense physically, because it adds together variables that have different physical dimensions. The quantity d/t does make

More information

Obtain and improve measurement skills in just 5 minutes a day!

Obtain and improve measurement skills in just 5 minutes a day! Obtain and improve measurement skills in just 5 minutes a day! has been designed to help students attain, improve and apply measurement skills in just a few minutes each day. The system includes: Mathematics

More information

3. A tennis field has length 78 feet and width of 12 yards. What is the area of the field (in square feet)?

3. A tennis field has length 78 feet and width of 12 yards. What is the area of the field (in square feet)? Station 1: MSG9-12.A1.NQ.1: Use units of measure (linear, area, capacity, rates, and time) as a way to understand problems; identify, use and record appr opriate units of measure within context, within

More information

Chapter 02 - The Chemist's Toolbox

Chapter 02 - The Chemist's Toolbox 1. When adding and subtracting, the number of significant figures in the answer is determined by. a. the most precise number b. the least precise number c. the number with the most significant figures

More information

Why do we care about the units? Units and Conversions. Powers of Ten. Numbers/units are important to: Scientific Notation & Sig.Figs.

Why do we care about the units? Units and Conversions. Powers of Ten. Numbers/units are important to: Scientific Notation & Sig.Figs. Why do we care about the units? I bet the guys at NASA care! Units and Conversions Common Core 1 Ill-fated Mars Observer One team of researchers Used metric, the other English units - resulting miscalculations

More information

California 5 th Grade Standards / Excel Math Correlation by Lesson Number

California 5 th Grade Standards / Excel Math Correlation by Lesson Number (Activity) L1 L2 L3 Excel Math Objective Recognizing numbers less than a million given in words or place value; recognizing addition and subtraction fact families; subtracting 2 threedigit numbers with

More information

Find the perimeter of the figure named and shown. Express the perimeter in the same unit of measure that appears on the given side or sides.

Find the perimeter of the figure named and shown. Express the perimeter in the same unit of measure that appears on the given side or sides. Mth101 Chapter 8 HW Name Find the perimeter of the figure named and shown. Express the perimeter in the same unit of measure that appears on the given side or sides. 1) 1) Rectangle 6 in. 12 in. 12 in.

More information

New Rochelle High School Geometry Summer Assignment

New Rochelle High School Geometry Summer Assignment NAME - New Rochelle High School Geometry Summer Assignment To all Geometry students, This assignment will help you refresh some of the necessary math skills you will need to be successful in Geometry and

More information

Grade 11 Mathematics Practice Test

Grade 11 Mathematics Practice Test Grade Mathematics Practice Test Nebraska Department of Education 00 Directions: On the following pages are multiple-choice questions for the Grade Practice Test, a practice opportunit for the Nebraska

More information

Altitude. Area. surface inside closed boundaries measured in squares. Area is 21 squares. height above sea level or the Earth s surface

Altitude. Area. surface inside closed boundaries measured in squares. Area is 21 squares. height above sea level or the Earth s surface Altitude L 6 height above sea level or the Earth s surface Cruising altitude is 30,000 feet. Area surface inside closed boundaries measured in squares Area is 21 squares L 4 Axis plural Axes 2 intersecting

More information

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. C) 5 2 C) C) 9 8 C) 25 2 C) 2 1 3

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. C) 5 2 C) C) 9 8 C) 25 2 C) 2 1 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. Write each mixed number as an improper fraction. ) 6 2 8 ) 8 C) 2 2 2) 2 2 2) 2 2 C) 28 ) ) 0 2 C)

More information

In problems #2 through #6, round your answers to the nearest tenth if necessary.

In problems #2 through #6, round your answers to the nearest tenth if necessary. Math 254CM Name Essential Mathematics Date Study Guide #5 Exam #5 is closed book. You will be given the Geometry handout and the Measurements handout. You may use a calculator on this exam. You must show

More information