Training Detail

This course reviews decimals. Everyday numbers are not always whole, especially in construction, so it's important to understand how to use decimals when resolving mathematical equations. This is the fourth course in the Math Basics Series for Highway Technicians, which has been designed to provide you with all of the basic math concepts you'll need on the job.

There are 11 modules that make up this series—each of which explains an introductory math concept in a quick, interactive micro-learning experience. These modules do occasionally reference one another and build upon previously explained math concepts. If you're unsure of any concepts explained in these modules, you can always go back and take previous modules. It's recommended that you start from the beginning and take all the modules in order; however, you are also welcome to take just one (or several) modules that are applicable to your training needs. The other topics are as follows:

• Arithmetic (TC3ED008-17-T1);
• Order of Operations (TC3ED009-17-T1);
• Fractions (TC3ED010-17-T1);
• Percentages (TC3ED012-17-T1);
• Ratios (TC3ED013-17-T1);
• Unit conversions (TC3ED014-17-T1);
• Mean (TC3ED015-17-T1);
• Area (TC3ED016-17-T1);
• Volume (TC3ED017-17-T1); and
• Slope (TC3ED018-17-T1).

Training level: Beginner

Target audience: This course is for any individual who would like a basic technical math refresher, or an introduction to construction math in a transportation setting, including inspectors and technicians.

Learning outcomes: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Solve decimal rounding exercises related to construction; and
• Solve arithmetic exercises involving decimals.