Title: Identify the geometric formulas for shapes common to carpentry.
Course: Carpentry I (17003-I) > Section: Applying Mathematics Related to Carpentry and Construction

Identification should include

- describing the characteristics of various types of angles and geometric shapes
- using the appropriate formula to calculate square footage (i.e., area) for rectangles, squares, triangles, and circles
- using the appropriate formula to determine perimeter, circumference, diameter, radius, volume, and angle (i.e., slope, grade) for various shapes.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the calculation for the hypotenuse of a triangle?
- How many degrees are in each angle of an octagon?
- Why is pi (π) a crucial measurement? What is it, and how is it used in carpentry?

NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills

Module 00102 Introduction to Construction Math introduces trainees to basic math skills needed in the construction environment. The module reviews whole numbers and fractions; working with decimals; the four primary math operations; reading rulers and tape measures; the inch-pound and metric units of measurement; basic geometric figures; and area and volume calculations for two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects.