Identification should include

describing the characteristics of angles and geometric shapes
using formulas to calculate square footage (i.e., area) for rectangles, squares, triangles, and circles
using formulas to determine perimeter, circumference, diameter, radius, volume, and angle (i.e., slope, grade) for various shapes.

Process/Skill Questions:

What is the calculation for the hypotenuse of a triangle?
How many degrees are in each angle of an octagon?
Why is pi a crucial measurement?

NCCER Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, 2015

00102-15 Introduction to Construction Math

Module Two (00102-15) introduces trainees to basic math skills needed in the construction environment. The module reviews whole numbers and fractions; working with decimals; the four primary math operations; reading rulers and tape measures; the Imperial and metric units of measurement; basic geometric figures; and area and volume calculations for two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects.

NCCER Masonry Standards

Level One, Module Four (28103-13): Measurements, Drawings, and Specifications

This module provides a review of the calculation of distances and areas common in masonry work, describes the information found on residential construction drawings, and reviews the role of specifications, standards, and codes.