MathMinutes Video Series

Trade Math Foundations: Fast, Practical Refreshers 

Quick, easy-to-follow videos covering essential math skills used across the trades.




Job-Site Calculations: The Four Operations & Order of Operations

Applying addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division- plus order of operations- with and without calculators in trade settings.
Multiplication Without a Calculator
Long Division
Order of Operations
Simplifying Radicals Without a Calculator


Fractions on the Job: Mixed Numbers & Real-World Trade Applications

Using fraction and mixed-number rules for accurate measurements, cuts, and calculations in the trades.
Addition of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Subtraction of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Multiplication of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Division of Fractions and Mixed Numbers


Percentages, Decimals & Rounding for the Trades

Understanding percents, decimals, and rounding as they apply to materials, costs, tolerances, and measurements.
Decimals and Rounding
Percentages


Algebra for the Trades: Solving for the Unknown

Using algebraic techniques such as solving for variables and factoring to support trade-related problem solving.
Basic Algebra
Exponent Rules
Factoring- Common Factors
Factoring- x^2 + bx + c
Factor by Grouping
Factoring- ax^2 + bx + c
Factoring- Difference of Squares


Linear Graphing for Trade Applications

Graphing straight-line relationships to interpret trends, rates, and measurements used in technical trades.
Graphing a Line With a Table of Values
Graphing a Line Using Slope and y-Intercept


Unit Conversions Made Easy for Tradespeople

Converting between units of measurement quickly and accurately using practical, job-ready methods.
Imperial and Metric Conversions
Metric Conversions
Imperial and Metric Conversions
Metric Conversions


Trade Geometry: Perimeter, Area & Volume in Practice

Applying geometric concepts to real-world tasks like material estimation, layout, and space planning.
Calculating Volume


Angles & Trigonometry for Trade Calculations

Using angle functions to solve measurement and layout problems commonly found in skilled trades.
Finding the Hypotenuse
Finding the Side Other Than the Hypotenuse
Finding a Side
Finding an Angle
Pythagorean Theorem Application


Logarithms in the Trades: Electrical & Technical Applications

Understanding logarithms and their laws, with a focus on electrical and trade-specific calculations.
Definition of a Logarithm
Laws of Logarithms
Simplifying Logarithms Into Single Logarithms
Logarithms in Expanded Form

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The Mohawk Math Minutes Video Series is brought to you by:
Production: Andrew Connery, Centre for Teaching & Learning Innovation, Mohawk College
Content and Performance: Lindsay Richardson, Faculty, Mohawk College

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