The ability to convert between different units is a fundamental skill students must master to succeed in high school and college math and science.
Students unable to convert between units will struggle in their upper-level math and science classes.
In this self-paced course, students will learn why units are just as important as the numeric portion of a measurement. They will understand how to conduct calculations on measurements containing units, and will become familiar with the two major measurement systems in the world: the metric system and the US Customary system. This course guides students in understanding how to create conversion factors from the relationship between units and how to decide which form of the conversion factor to use. Students are taught a four-step process to use each time they encounter a unit conversion problem and get ample practice completing simple as well as multi-step unit conversion problems.
Videos, practice problems, and periodic quizzes are used to help students apply what they learn throughout the course.
Whether you are considering registering for a higher science course but are uncertain about your math skills, are already registered, or are looking for supplemental help with these math topics, this series is for you! All of Dr. Moon’s instruction is clear and thorough. She presents the material in a variety of ways including video, written, and interactive practice sections, making it approachable for a variety of learners and increases comprehension. My student struggles in her math courses and was very hesitant about the math expectations in Chemistry. Working through Dr. Moon’s Math for Science Series not only helped boost her confidence, but reviewing these topics from a different perspective helped clear up a concept she previously found confusing. Thank you Dr. Moon for producing these math for science modules!