MATH 70 Intro to Quantitative Literacy
Introduces and builds skills for flexible numerical thinking: develops various algorithms for the four arithmetic operations on the rational numbers, emphasizing sense-making over procedure. Includes abstract and practical applications such as various models for fractions, area, perimeter, and proportional reasoning. Presents skills and resources for college readiness. (N)
Outcomes
- Demonstrate independence, persistence and flexibility in problem-solving.
- Construct arguments to justify answers or processes.
- Construct, interpret and apply models for the rational numbers.
- Apply concepts in geometry including area and perimeter.
- Use multiple algorithms for the arithmetic operations on the rational numbers.
- Reason proportionally
- Demonstrate the habit of making reasonable estimates of the numerical quantities involved in a situation.
- Use online resources relevant to being a student, such as email, and does so on a regular basis.
- Construct a personal budget.