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This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of local truck drivers and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a truck driver with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical truck driver and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by truck drivers are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of truck driver. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (MN)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of sales clerks and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a sales clerk with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical sales clerk and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by sales clerks are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of sales clerk. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (MN)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of computer service technicians and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a computer service technician with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical computer service technician and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by computer service technicians are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of computer service technician. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (KC)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of taxi drivers and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a taxi driver with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical taxi driver and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by taxi drivers are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of taxi driver. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (KC)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of programmers and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a programmer with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical programmer and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by programmers are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of programmer. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (KC)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of programmers and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a programmer with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical programmer and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by programmers are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of programmer. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (KC)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of programmers and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a programmer with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical programmer and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by programmers are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of programmer. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (KC)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of accounting clerks and bookkeepers and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of accounting clerks and bookkeepers with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical accounting clerk or bookkeeper and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by accounting clerks and bookkeepers are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of accounting clerk or bookkeeper. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (MN)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of motor vehicle mechanics and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a motor vehicle mechanic with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical motor vehicle mechanic and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by motor vehicle mechanics are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of motor vehicle mechanic. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (MN)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of tractor-trailer drivers and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a tractor-trailer driver with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical tractor-trailer driver and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by tractor-trailer drivers are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of tractor-trailer driver. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (KC)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of metal product assemblers and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a metal product assembler with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical metal product assembler and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by metal product assemblers are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of metal product assembler. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (YLB)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of janitors and maintenance persons and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a janitor/maintenance person with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical janitor/maintenance person and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by janitors/maintenance persons are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of janitor/maintenance person. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (MN)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of waiters/waitresses and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a waiter/waitress with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical waiter/waitress and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by waiters/waitresses are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of waiter/waitress. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (KC)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of secretaries and clerk typists and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a secretary/clerk typist with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical secretary/clerk typist and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by secretaries/clerk typists are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of secretary/clerk typist. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (MN)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of heavy equipment operators and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a heavy equipment operator with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical heavy equipment operator and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by heavy equipment operators are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of heavy equipment operator. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (MN)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of cashiers and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a cashier with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical cashier and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by cashiers are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of cashier. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (KC)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of barbers/cosmetologists and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a barber/cosmetologist with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical barber/cosmetologist and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by barbers/cosmetologists are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of barber/cosmetologist. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (KC)

This teacher's guide explains the content and scope of a 30-booklet series of instructional booklets that provide various special needs students with the opportunity to explore a career and practice math skills simultaneously. The introductory section explains the way in which the series, entitled Math on the Job, will benefit high school students with the following disabilities: mental retardation, learning disabilities, and serious emotional disturbances. The second and third sections outline the scope of the series and provide guidelines for its use. Next, a math competency matrix is presented and explained. A list of suggested enrichment activities concludes the guide. (MN)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of combination welders and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a combination welder with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical combination welder and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by combination welders are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of combination welder. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (KC)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of machinists and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a machinist with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical machinist and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by machinists are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of machinist. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (YLB)

Math is used in many occupations. And, experts say, workers with a strong background in mathematics are increasingly in demand. That equals prime opportunity for career-minded math enthusiasts. This article describes how math factors into careers. The first section talks about some of the ways workers use math in the workplace. The second section focuses on three occupations that use math: (1) cryptologists; (2) health data analysts; and (3) math teachers. A third section highlights reasons why workers enjoy their math-related careers and discusses some of their challenges. And a final section suggests sources for more information. (Contains 2 tables.)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of maintenance mechanics and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a maintenance mechanic with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical maintenance mechanic and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by maintenance mechanics are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of maintenance mechanic. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (MN)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of meat cutters and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a meat cutter with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical meat cutter and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by meat cutters are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of meat cutter. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (MN)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of sheet metal workers and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a sheet metal worker with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical sheet metal worker and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by sheet metal workers are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of sheet metal worker. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (MN)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of construction laborers and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a construction laborer with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical construction laborer and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by construction laborers are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of construction laborer. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (KC)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of receiving clerks and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a receiving clerk with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical receiving clerk and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by receiving clerks are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of receiving clerk. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (YLB)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of painters and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a painter with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical painter and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by painters are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of painter. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (KC)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of radio-TV service persons and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a radio-TV service person with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical radio-TV service person and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by radio-TV service persons are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of radio-TV service person. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (KC)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of radio-TV service persons and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a radio-TV service person with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical radio-TV service person and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by radio-TV service persons are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of radio-TV service person. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (KC)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of grain farming and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a grain farmer with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical grain farmer and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by grain farmers are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of grain farmer. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (MN)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of cooks and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a cook with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical cook and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by cooks are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of cook. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (MN)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of nurse aides/assistants and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a nurse aide/assistant with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical nurse aide/assistant and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by nurse aides/assistants are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of nurse aide/assistant. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (YLB)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of electricians and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a electrician with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical electrician and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by electricians are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of electrician. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (YLB)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of plumbers and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a plumber with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical plumber and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by plumbers are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of plumber. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (KC)

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of carpenters and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a carpenter with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical carpenter and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by carpenters are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of carpenter. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (YLB)