Whole Numbers Worksheet - Ged Mathematics Curriculum printable pdf download

Whole Numbers Worksheet - Ged Mathematics Curriculum

GED MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

WHOLE NUMBERS

The student will be able to:

1. Perform basic operations with whole numbers: addition, subtraction,

multiplication, and division.

• Demonstrate an understanding of place value

• Round whole numbers

• Read and write large whole numbers

• Know the multiplication tables or compensation techniques such as

generating a times table grid in a short amount of time. Students can not

bring tools into the GED Test, but they can generate their own facsimile

on scrap paper that is issued.

• Use a calculator to compute whole number computation

2. Apply appropriate strategies for solving whole number word problems.

• Read a problem several times

• Personalize the problem

• Draw a picture or diagram to help solve the problem

• Eliminate extraneous information

• Simplify the problem with easier numbers

• Use estimation to solve problems and assess the reasonableness of the

answer

• Determine the number of steps and operations needed to solve the problem

(Students will often stop after the first step leading them to choose the

wrong answer.)

• Determine if the answer makes sense

Recommendations for teaching whole number computation and problem solving:

Introduce new, interesting, and challenging math skills to practice whole number

computation and number sense. Try introducing the following skills:

• Finding perimeter (addition)

• Finding area (multiplication and using formulas)

• Finding volume (multiplication)

• Exponents (multiplication and calculator skills)

• Finding square roots (multiplication and calculator skills)

• Order of Operations (add, subtract, multiply, and/or divide, calculator

skills)

• Finding mean, median, and mode (addition and division, calculator skills)

• Simple equations/beginning algebra (add, subtract, multiply, and/or divide)

• Lines and angles (beginning geometry)

• Reading and using charts and graphs

Whole Numbers Worksheet - Ged Mathematics Curriculum