Writing Course Syllabus

GED/HSED Math Course Syllabus

As you complete eachtopic, record the date then move on to the next one.Learning resources include worksheets, Internet sites, and quizzes. When you are ready, go to the testing center and take the GED/HSED test in math.

If you are a registered MATC student, you will receive a semester grade of S (Satisfactory) for each semester that you notify the teacher of completing two topics. You will receive a P (Pass) when you notify the teacher you have completed the GED/HSED test in math.

Unit 1 Whole Numbers / Date Completed
a. / Identify place value
b. / Add whole numbers
c. / Subtract whole numbers
d. / Multiply whole numbers
e. / Divide whole numbers
f. / Round whole numbers
g. / Compare whole numbers
h. / Apply estimation strategies
i. / Apply order of operations
Unit 2 Fractions / Date Completed
a. / Write fractions from diagrams and words
b. / Add fractions
c. / Subtract fractions
d. / Multiply fractions
e. / Divide fractions
f. / Compare fractions
Unit 3 Decimals / Date Completed
a. / Read and write decimals
b. / Add decimals
c. / Subtract decimals
d. / Multiply decimals
e. / Divide decimals
f. / Round decimals
g. / Change decimals to fractions
h. / Change fractions to decimals
i. / Compare decimals
Unit 4 Percents / Date Completed
a. / Define percent
b. / Change percents to decimals
c. / Change decimals to percents
d. / Change fraction or mixed number to percents
e. / Change percent to fraction or mixed number
f. / Write ratios in lowest terms
g. / Solve proportions
h. / Solve percent problems using the percent proportion, part, whole percent
i. / Find percent increase or decrease
j. / Calculate simple interest
k. / Solve multi-step percent problems (discounts, mark-ups, mark-downs, depreciation, etc.)
Unit 5 Measurement / Date Completed
a. / Convert units
b. / Measurement
Unit 6 Data / Date Completed
a. / Compute mean (average)
b. / Compute median
c. / Compute mode
d. / Compute range
e. / Predict outcomes using simple probability
f. / Read tables, charts and graphs
g. / Write fractions/ratios from information in charts, tables, and graphs
h. / Interpret tables, charts and graphs
i. / Make predictions based on information in graphs
Unit 6 Algebra / Date Completed
a. / Add integers
b. / Subtract integers
c. / Multiply integers
d. / Divide integers
e. / Calculate using positive and negative exponents and roots
f. / Solve linear equations
g. / Substitute in expressions and formulas
h. / Use a calculator
Unit 6 Geometry / Date Completed
a. / Calculate perimeter
b. / Calculate area
c. / Calculate volume
d. / Identify types of angles
e. / Identify types of quadrilaterals
f. / Find missing angles when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal
g. / Find missing sides of a right triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem
Unit 6 Coordinates / Date Completed
a. / Plot points on a coordinate plane
b. / Graph points and lines
c. / Find the slope of a line
d. / Find the distance between two points