MATH 0109 - Foundations of Mathematical Reasoning NCBO

Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours - Lab: 1
A non-course based option designed for students who need to master a subset of the learning outcomes for MATH 0309 in preparation for college level statistics or quantitative reasoning courses. Topics may include: numeracy with an emphasis on estimation and fluency with large numbers; evaluating expressions and formulas; rates, ratios and proportions; percentages; solving equations; linear models; data interpretations including graphs and tables; verbal, algebraic and graphical representations of functions; exponential models. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and will not be used to meet degree requirements. CIP Code: (3201045319)
Prerequisite: Department Approval
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Students will develop number sense and the ability to apply concepts of numeracy to investigate and describe quantitative relationships and solve real-world problems in a variety of contexts. 2 - Students will use proportional reasoning to solve problems that require ratios, rates, proportions and scaling. 3 - Students will transition from specific and numeric reasoning to general and abstract reasoning using the language and structure of algebra to investigate, represent and solve problems. 4 - Students will understand and critically evaluate statements that appear in the popular media (especially in presenting medical information) involving risk and arguments based on probability. 5 - Students will understand, interpret and make decisions based on financial information commonly presented to consumers. 6 - Students will understand that quantitative information presented in the media and by other entities can sometimes be useful and sometimes be misleading.