ESSENTIAL SKILLS PRINCIPLES OF
MATHEMATICS (PM)
GUIDELINES
Automotive Service Technician
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NOC 7321Learners will understand, interpret and manipulate mathematical concepts
in order to solve problems and complete tasks.Introduction
The Principles of Mathematics (PM) is an introduction to the foundational skills
necessary for successful technical training and effective job task completion. The
intent of the course is twofold: to review and to further develop the concepts and
strategies necessary for solving problems and completing tasks in the automotive
trade.
The following guide outlines a list of recommended resources (see Appendix A) for
each objective in the mathematics curriculum framework and, where possible,
includes online website materials that complement these resources. Three formats
are provided to allow learners the opportunity to review competencies in a way that
best suit their needs. These resources are categorized as follows:
Non-contextualized - Curriculum resources that are not related to any
trade or occupation. These resources may be used to review the
competencies in a stand-alone manner before transferring the skill to trade-
related materials. Contextualized - Curriculum resources that provide Essential Skills
applications in the context of a specific trade or occupation. Technical – Trade-training materials from which Essential Skills are
extracted. For the purpose of the Trade Essentials project, Individual
Learning Modules from Alberta Advanced Education were used as the
primary technical resource.Note: Though only some modules are outlined as resources for specific objectives,
all Individual Learning Modules can be used for the instruction of Essential
Skills.
The list of resources has been designed to act only as a guide and may, therefore,
need to be adapted to meet the needs of individuals or groups. It is the role of
you, the instructor, to choose materials and deliver its content as it best suits
individual learner needs. A variety of materials are listed under each set of
competencies for this purpose.