CCSLC Mathematics study plan

Compute with fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios in everyday shopping and budgeting contexts without a calculator for simple cases

Convert between units of length, mass, capacity, and currency, and check answers for reasonableness

Translate short word problems into a stated plan (what is known, what is asked, which operation applies) before calculating

Set up and maintain a personal error log that records the mistake type for every wrong item

Solve multi-step problems involving percentages (discounts, tax, simple interest) and show each intermediate step

Apply ratio and proportion to scaling recipes, mixing quantities, and map scales

Estimate answers first, then compare the estimate with the exact result to catch errors

Identify and name the sub-goal structure of a problem before starting to compute

Interpret tables, bar charts, line graphs, and pie charts, and extract the specific value a question asks for

Distinguish correlation from causation when reading a trend in a graph or news claim

Break unfamiliar problems into smaller solvable parts and record the decomposition in writing

Justify why a chosen method is valid rather than only producing the answer

Evaluate the strength of a mathematical claim by checking its assumptions, sample, and units

Detect common reasoning traps: misleading averages, truncated axes, percentage-of-percentage errors, and base-rate neglect

Construct a short counter-argument to a flawed numerical claim using correct figures

Rank competing options against stated criteria before choosing

Build a household budget from given income and expense figures, including savings and contingency

Compare loan or hire-purchase offers by computing total cost of credit, not just the monthly payment

Weigh unit price against quantity, quality, and waste when choosing between products

State the decision criteria explicitly before comparing options

Solve problems involving perimeter, area, and volume in practical contexts such as flooring, paint, and packaging

Use proportional reasoning to check whether a proposed plan is feasible (time, cost, materials)

Test a solution against edge cases and ask whether the answer would still hold if a value doubled or halved

Explain a solution method in plain language to a non-specialist

Integrate numeracy, interpretation, and decision making in timed mixed sets

Allocate time across question types and skip-and-return on items that stall

Review the error log and eliminate the two most frequent recurring mistake types

Verify final answers using a second method wherever time allows

Complete full-length timed practice under exam conditions without notes

Diagnose remaining weak areas from scored results and target them in short focused bursts

Rehearse the read-plan-estimate-solve-check routine until it is automatic

Confirm readiness by meeting a self-set accuracy threshold across all four domains