Construction Math Toolbox
Course Overview
The Construction Math Toolbox combines fun, industry-required math lessons with supplemental academic and career guidance information. It was developed by the CCE with numerous state and local partners for the Transition Math Project. The lesson plans align with grade level expectations for 8th, 9th, and 10th grades as a bridge to Essential Academic Learning Requirements identified in the College Readiness Standards. Teachers can use this toolbox to practice problem solving for the WASL, and to help older students prepare their portfolios and/or culminating projects needed for graduation.
Curriculum Sections
Section One: Introduction Section of the Construction Math Toolbox
Section Two: Acoustical Ceiling Lesson Plan
Section Three: Cost Calculations Lesson Plan
Section Four: Cylinder Volume Lesson Plan
Section Five: Electricity and Ohm's Law Lesson Plan
Section Six: Octagons Lesson Plan
Section Seven: Principles of Square Roots Lesson Plan
Section Eight: Ratio and Scale Lesson Plan
Section Nine: Roofing & Right Triangles Lesson Plan
Section Ten: Rule of Quarters Lesson Plan
Section Eleven: Soil Excavation Lesson Plan
Section Twelve: Academic Resources for Teachers, including helpful websites, homework activities, and construction education events
Section Thirteen: Career Guidance Resources for Teachers, including post-secondary and apprenticeship construction program information and construction job descriptions
Section Fourteen: The CCE is pleased to present Laying the Foundation: Construction Math. Teachers and counselors can use this book to help all students consider the range of satisfying career paths in the construction industry and recognize the value of learning through real-world application. The book is not copyrighted – you are free to copy, distribute for educational purposes, or make derivative works.
