Project A²
ACADEMICS IN ACTION
A Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa ROP Project
What will my course outline look
like?
Mathematics & English Language Arts
Examples
Unit I. Inventory Procedures
1. Describe the use of
inventory software.
2. Process incoming stock.
3. Perform physical
inventory.
Content Standards
11/12 R 2.3: Verify and clarify
facts in other types of texts
using a variety of consumer,
workplace, and public
documents.
Activities/Assessment
 Students will read and evaluate
incoming merchandise for accuracy
on vendor invoices.
 Peer review
 Teacher verification
 Check list verification.
M 7 MR 2.6: Express the
solution clearly and logically by
 Students will perform a physical
using appropriate math
inventory using functional workplace
notation and terms; support
documents; calculate sales rate and
solutions with evidence in both
the percent to overall sales and
verbal and symbolic work.
profits.
M 7 NS 1.6: Calculate the
percentage of increases and
decreases of a quantity.
 Updated store data
 Teacher review and verification
 Peer review
D. Personal and Occupational Safety
1.
2.
Apply personal safety practices to and from the job.
Recognize good housekeeping as a safety issue.
3.
4.
Identify safety hazards commonly found in a variety of medical
settings including Standard/Universal Precautions and hazardous
waste.
Describe the procedures for reporting a work-related injury.
5.
6.
Discuss ways to report a potential safety hazard to a supervisor.
Explain the importance of CAL-OSHA.
7.
Define and discuss ergonomics in relationship to the working
environment.
8.
Discuss the electrical hazards of working with electronic equipment.
9. Recognize the effects of substance abuse in the workplace.
10. Demonstrate procedures to be followed in case of emergencies.
11. Recognize the importance of using proper body mechanics for
lifting and moving in the work setting.
Content Standards
Activities/Assessment
 Students will read safety
11/12 R 2.3: Verify and
information from a variety of
clarify facts in other types
sources such as equipment
of texts using a variety of
manuals for electrical hazards,
labels from cleaning solutions,
consumer, workplace, and
health and safety brochures, CALpublic documents
OSHA documents etc.
9/10 R 2.1: Analyze the
structure and format of
functional workplace
documents.
 Students will discuss and analyze
how headings, fonts, color, and
graphics are used to help convey
the author’s message.
 Class/group discussions
 Written and/or oral questions
and answers
E. Cash Handling Procedures
1. Describe how to recognize counterfeit
currency.
2. Balance and close a cash drawer.
3. Set up and open a cash drawer.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in cash register
operations and cash handling procedures.
5. Accurately count change back to the customer.
6. Discuss the importance of confidentiality in
consumer transactions.
Content Standards
11/12 R 2.3: Verify and clarify
facts in other types of texts
using a variety of consumer,
workplace, and public
documents.
Activities/Assessment
 Students will read consumer
documents to identify characteristics
of counterfeit money.
 Complete worksheets
 Written tests or quizzes
M 7 MR 2.6: Express the
 Students will read text and correctly
solution clearly and logically by
demonstrate steps 2-4 with 100%
using appropriate math
accuracy a minimum of 10 times
notation and terms; support
during the semester through in-class
solutions with evidence in both
role play, and/or student store
experience.
verbal and symbolic work.
M 7 MR 2.8: Make precise
calculations and check the
validity of the results from the
context of the problem.
 Complete worksheets
 Written tests or quizzes
 Accuracy verification by teacher,
finance office, or peer review
E. Introduction to Medical Terminology
1. Identify the basic word building system used in
medical terminology.
2. Utilize word roots, combining forms, prefixes,
suffixes, to analyze unfamiliar medical terms and
phrases.
3. Identify and demonstrate pronunciation of medical
terms.
4. Demonstrate the ability to use medical terms in
their proper context.
Content Standards
9/10 R 1.1: Identify and use the
literal and figurative meanings of
words and understand word
derivations.
9/10 R 1.2: Distinguish between
the denotative and connotative
meanings of words and interpret
the connotative power of words.
9/10 R 1.3: Identify Greek,
Roman, and Norse mythology and
use the knowledge to understand
the origin and meaning of new
words.
9/10 R 2.6: Demonstrate use of
sophisticated learning tools by
following technical directions.
Activities/Assessment
 Students will prepare index cards with
word parts to practice terminology.
 Students will use interactive computer
software to practice word parts,
pronunciation, and definitions.

Students will use a medical dictionary
to look up word origins, including
mythological references, and practice
pronunciation.
 Word part quizzes
 Oral pronunciation
 Weekly sentences to check for
proper context and usage
 Fill-in the blank exercises
 Chapter tests