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Based on Essential Skills foundations and developed by experienced training professionals, this workbook is designed to help instructors develop math worksheets for apprentices in technical training settings. Users learn how to incorporate Essential Skills into worksheets that will meet instructional goals and help apprentices to learn essential trades math.

The authors point out that during training and on a work site, apprentices need more than just math skills. They need strong Essential Skills (ES) to succeed in training and on the job. This guide can help instructors learn how to apply ES understanding to the task of making worksheets that meet instructional goals and help apprentices learn trades math more effectively.

You can purchase a hard copy of this document on the Construction Sector Council’s website at http://www.csc-ca.org.