TEST PREP
To support the skill development of our Apprentices and Journeymen, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters offers free Math for the Trades instruction.
Math Skills and Evaluation
A functional understanding of general math, including fractions, decimals, measurement, measurement tools, area measure, and volume measure, is essential for carpenters. Apprentice applicants are required to complete a Math Evaluation, which assists in assessing their math comprehension. This page provides a study guide for Apprentice Applicant Math Evaluation, as well as a study guide for Apprentices and Journeymen enrolled in Construction Trades courses.
Test Prep Resources
Stay tuned for updates as we will be providing additional resources, such as websites and videos, to assist you in reviewing essential topics like general math, fractions, decimals, measurement, measurement tools, area measure, and volume measure. We highly recommend considering online courses or refreshing your knowledge of basic mathematics to strengthen your skills in these areas.
Math Skills Assessment Sample
Improve your math skills by taking the math assessment sample by clicking here.
Math Skills Assessment Sample Answers
Once you're done with the math assessment sample, you can review the math assessment sample answers for a better understanding of your performance by clicking here.
Basic Mathematics
- Whole Number: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Fractions: defining, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
- Decimals: adding and subtracting, multiplying and dividing, converting to fractions and converting fractions to decimals
- Percentages: calculating, adding, dividing, converting to decimal, converting decimals to percentages
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