Title: Demonstrate measuring skills.
Course: Interior Design I (19263-I) > Section: Demonstrating Technical Skills

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?