Technical Math

Technical Math

Course Description 

0.5 elective (not math) credits

Recommended Prerequisites: C or better in Algebra, C or better in Geometry

Grades: 11, 12

Many professionals use math to solve practical problems.  Through a blend of written and hands-on activities, Technical Math students will develop the math skills required to solve real-world problems in health care, technology, and the trades.  Flexible pacing, student choice, and project-based assessments make this fast-paced course relevant to students across a wide range of skill levels and career goals.  

Course Standards 

• Math Practice 1: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

• Math Practice 3: Construct viable arguments, and appreciate and critique the reasoning of others.

• Math Practice 4: Model with mathematics.

• Math Practice 5: Use appropriate tools strategically

• Math Practice 6: Attend to precision.

G21 Performance Areas

• Collaboration - Productive Group Interactions: Students collaborate to complete hands-on projects incorporating math skills

• Collaboration - Effective Communication: Students communicate within collaborative groups to identify and solve problems.  Students then communicate their process and solutions to others

• Critical Thinking - Inquiry: Students learn to ask questions, then define the scope of those questions, in mathematical terms.  

• Critical Thinking - Analysis and Interpretation: Students use math concepts to analyze and assess real-world problems.  

• Self-Directed Learning - Goal Setting: Students develop and refine challenging goals related to real-world math problems.  

• Self-Directed Learning - Resilience: Students persevere by developing mastery of challenging math concepts and by iteratively testing multiple possible solutions to meet a challenging goal.

Major Assessments and Success Criteria 

Students will be able to:

• Frame real-world problems in mathematical terms 

• Use math to solve real-world problems

• Explore careers incorporating real-world math applications

Key Course Learning Experiences

• Self-paced course with multiple ways to demonstrate proficiency.  

• Emphasis on professionalism (strong work ethic and accurate, high-quality, consistent, timely work)

• Unit structure: math concepts → applied math, written assignment(s) → applied math, hands-on project(s)