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ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR
APPRENTICES
NUMERACY
FRAMEWORK
COOK
NOC 6242
Principles of Mathematics (PM) Learning Outcome – Learners will understand, interpret, and manipulate mathematical concepts in order to
solve problems and complete job tasks.
PM1 Use
Calculators
1.1 Identify the
benefits and risks
involved in using
calculators in the
trade
1.2 Describe how
calculators are
used in the trade
1.3 Determine the
best calculator for
the trade
1.4 Use
calculators to
solve problems
PM2 Use Positive
and Negative
Numbers
2.1 Read positive
and negative
numbers
2.2 Write positive
and negative
numbers
2.3 Round
positive and
negative numbers
2.4 Estimate
positive and
negative numbers
2.5 Order positive
and negative
numbers
2.6 Compare
positive and
negative numbers
2.7 Add positive
and negative
numbers
2.8 Subtract
positive and
negative numbers
2.9 Multiply
positive and
negative numbers
2.10 Divide
positive and
negative numbers
2.11 Use
knowledge of
positive and
negative numbers
to solve problems
PM3 Use Order
of Operations
3.1 Identify the
necessary steps
in performing
order of
operations
3.2 Calculate
answers Using
correct order of
operations
3.3 Use order of
operations to
solve problems
PM4 Use
Fractions
4.1 Read fractions 4.2 Write
fractions
4.3 Compare
fractions
4.4 Round
fractions
4.5 Simplify
fractions
4.6 Add fractions
4.7 Subtract
fractions
4.8 Multiply
fractions
4.9 Divide
fractions
4.10 Use
knowledge of
fractions to solve
problems
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Cook
NOC 6242