Apprenticeship Entrance Study Sheet

The following is a guide to assist you in preparation for the reading and math test given as part of the Sheet Metal Local #88 Apprenticeship application process. This is only a general guide and is not all-inclusive.

READING
            Reading and Comprehension of Short Articles
            Reading and Interpretation of Graphs and Charts
            Reading and Interpretation of Short Articles

MATH
            General Math
                        Percentages
                        Define Integers
                        Identify a Quadratic Equation
                        Mechanical Reasoning (gears – power and rotation)

            Fractions and Decimals
                        Addition
                        Subtraction
                        Multiplication
                        Division
                        Convert Fractions to Decimals
                        Convert Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

            Linear Measurements
                        Reading a Standard Rule
                        Addition of Feet and Inches
                        Subtraction of Feet and Inches

            Liquid Measurements
                        Pints = Quart
                        Quart = Gallon

            Geometry
                        Definition of Acute Angle
                        Definition of Obtuse Angle
                        Triangles (# sides, sum of angles)
                        Pythagorean Theorem

            Word Problems

            Problem Solving and Reasoning

The following is a list of websites that maybe helpful:
math.com
aplusmath.com
themathpage.com
321know.com
webmath.com