Demonstration should include
- using a ruler, tape measure, calculator, electronic measurement tools (e.g., laser) and architectural scale
- converting between U.S. customary and metric units
- double-checking all measurements and calculations to ensure accuracy
- using standard industry formulas to derive results that are within the specified tolerance.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What entry-level jobs within the interior design industry require measuring and calculating measurements?
- What consequences may result from not having the mathematics skills required for these jobs?
Communication
- What level of mathematics skill is required for advancement in the interior design industry?
- What are mathematics requirements needed for the interior design profession?
Leadership
- How can an individual acquire the mathematics skills needed for employment?
Management
- What resources are available to improve mathematics skills?
- What criteria should be used to evaluate on-the-job mathematics skills?
- How can mathematics skills affect career goals?