Description
This is a reform math course. Students will work in collaborative groups on activities in which the mathematics arises from context. Real life data is interpreted numerically, symbolically and graphically. Topics include: linear, quadratic, rational and exponential functions.
This course cannot be taken as a pre-requisite for Precalculus.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics
- Students will demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally
- Students will demonstrate the ability to use arithmetical, algebraic, geometric and statistical methods to solve problems
- Students will demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness, to determine alternatives and select optimal results
- Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods
Prerequisite or Corequisite
Elementary Algebra (MA 100), if required based on multiple measures.
Semester
Fall/Spring
Notes
The TI-83/84 Plus calculator is required.