MATH 87 Quantitative Literacy

5 credits

This course meets the Quantitative Reasoning  general education distribution requirement for certificates only.

Prerequisites: ABED 40  or AHSE 56  (or placement into MATH 87  or AHSE 66 )

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Accurately perform arithmetic operations involving fractions, decimals, percents, and signed numbers
• Apply the order of operations when evaluating mathematical expressions
• Use proportional, statistical, and probabilistic reasoning in solving applied problems
• Use estimation skills to solve problems, detect errors, and check accuracy
• Make comparisons of relative magnitudes and work with various representations of quantitative information: ratios, rates, percentages, scientific notation, indices, scales, etc.
• Convert common measurements in the US and metric measurement systems
• Organize and summarize data using a variety of representations, such as tables, graphs, and formulas
• Use variables to represent quantities and solve linear equations
• Analyze and use quantitative information to support or critique an argument
• Communicate quantitative results both in writing and orally using appropriate language, symbolism, data, and graphs
• Use technology appropriately as a tool for calculations and to gather, research, and analyze quantitative information
• Apply logical and time-effective study skills to mathematics

• Gather, organize, and interpret data using multiple approaches
• Develop and use mathematical models to describe and evaluate physical situations
• Communicate problem-solving strategies and mathematically justify solutions
• Select and utilize appropriate technology to analyze mathematical problems