Electrical Station MATH 4.1: Electrical Systems in Health

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Working with Averages

  1. Module Goal:  Calculate different average amounts.
  2. Materials Required: Computer with fast Internet connectivity
  3. Applied Objectives: In completing this unit, you will ..
    • Define "average" and describe why it is useful.
    • Identify and define the range and the three types of averages.
    • Practice calculating each type of average with number sets.
    • Learn the special rules and exceptions for finding each type of average.
  4. Pre-requisite knowledge: 6th-grade reading level and arithmetic skills.
  5. Applied Terminology: All terminology for this module is covered in the PowerPoint presentation
  6. Evaluation: Projects submitted in this module will be evaluated by rubrics, quizzes, or completion. A rubric is a table that shows you what you are being graded on. A rubric states exactly what is expected of you at different levels. CLICK HERE to find the rubric for assignments in this module.

Reflect on What You Know

  1. What do you think of when you hear the word "decimal?" When did you first hear it? Give an example of a decimal part of something.
  2. What do you think the prefix "deci" or "dec" means? It comes from Latin. (Hint: How much is a decade?)

Introduction to Averages

We deal with averages every day when we describe the weather, calculate mileage or gas usage, or find how much we spent on a weekly or monthy basis in our bugets. Averages play a big role in medicine. This module will help you work with averages from different types of perspectives. Enjoy!

Introduction to Averages Point Presentation

Materials/Handouts

  1. Lesson Activity Handout
  2. Find Median and Mode Handout
  3. Calculate Range and Mean Handout
  4. Math 4.1 Quiz
  5. Math 4.1 Rubric

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You have completed this station! Congratulations. You are ready for the next one! If you haven't completed both electrical stations, consider doing that before going into the next system.

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Links to Station 4.1Modules
Lab Intro | Lab Presentation and Practice | Communications Intro| Communications Presentation and Practice| Math

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