Mathematics subject curriculum (MAT1-03)

Competence aims after 1P-Y – Vg1 Vocational Education Programme

Number and algebra

The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to

• estimate answers, calculate practical tasks, with and without technical aids, and evaluate how reasonable the results are
• interpret, process, evaluate and discuss the mathematical content of written, oral and graphic presentations
• interpret and use formulas that apply to everyday life, working life and the education programme area
• calculate with proportions, percentages, percentage points and growth factors
• deal with proportional and inversely proportional magnitudes in practical contexts

Geometry

The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to

• use similarity, scale and the Pythagorean theorem in calculations and practical work
• solve practical problems involving length, angle, area and volume
• calculate using different measurement units, use different measuring tools and evaluate measurement accuracy
• interpret and prepare working drawings, maps, sketches and perspective drawings related to working life, art and architecture

Economics

The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to

• calculate using price indexes, currencies, real wages and nominal wages
• calculate wages, and compose budgets and accounts using various tools
• calculate taxes
• examine and evaluate consumption and various terms for loans and savings using web-based consumer calculators