2021-2023 Catalog

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)

Credits

5

Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate independence, persistence and flexibility in problem-solving.
  2. Construct arguments to justify answers or processes.
  3. Construct, interpret and apply models for the rational numbers.
  4. Apply concepts in geometry including area and perimeter.
  5. Use multiple algorithms for the arithmetic operations on the rational numbers.
  6. Reason proportionally
  7. Demonstrate the habit of making reasonable estimates of the numerical quantities involved in a situation.
  8. Use online resources relevant to being a student, such as email, and does so on a regular basis.
  9. Construct a personal budget.