Contents
Introduction
About the author
Acknowledgements
LITERACY
Unit 1 Spelling
Unit 2 Alphabetising
Unit 3 Comprehension
MATHEMATICS
Unit 4 General Mathematics
Unit 5 Basic Operations
- Section A: Addition
- Section B: Subtraction
- Section C: Multiplication
- Section D: Division
Unit 6 Decimals
- Section A: Addition
- Section B: Subtraction
- Section C: Multiplication
- Section D: Division
Unit 7 Fractions
- Section A: Addition
- Section B: Subtraction
- Section C: Multiplication
- Section D: Division
Unit 8 Percentages
Unit 9 Measurement Conversions
Unit 10 Earning Wages/Work Time
Unit 11 Squaring Numbers
- Section A: Introducing square numbers
- Section B: Applying square numbers to the trade
Unit 12 Area and Perimeter
Unit 13 Ratios
Unit 14 Applying Maths to the General Construction Trade
- Section A: Digging trenches
- Section B: Concreting
- Section C: Demolition
- Section D: Scaffolding
- Section E: Bobcats and heavy machinery
Unit 15 Practice Written Exam for the General Construction Trade
Glossary
Formulae and Data
Notes
Andrew Spencer has studied education both within Australia and overseas. He has a Bachelor of Education, as well as a Masters of Science in which he specialised in teacher education. Andrew has extensive experience in teaching secondary mathematics throughout New South Wales and South Australia for well over fifteen years. He has taught a range of subject areas including Maths, English, Science, Classics, Physical Education and Technical Studies. His sense of the importance of practical mathematics continued to develop with the range of subject areas he taught in.
Graduated difficulty – the books are divided into units that gradually increase in length, content and difficulty. Use them throughout the course, not just before the actual assessment.
No teacher preparation is required – students can write directly into the books, and can then later use them for revision
Real-life scenarios and terminology used – helps motivate students and makes the content specifically relevant to the students’ chosen trade
Comprehensive practice questions – includes hundreds of questions
Bonus practice detachable test included – produced on perforated paper, it allows for easy tear out
Calculator-free – these workbooks have been designed to mirror current apprenticeship entry assessments and encourage students to attempt all questions without using a calculator.
CD Features – Animated worked examples to promote self-paced learning. Bonus step-by-step instructions and activities on how to use Google’s 3D SketchUp drawing and modelling software. This software is free for all schools, and has many practical, real-life applications for pre-apprenticeship students.