Current Practices in Quantitative Literacy

doi:10.5948/UPO9780883859780

Current Practices in Quantitative Literacy present a wide sampling of efforts being made on campuses across the country to achieve our common goal of having a quantitatively literate citizenry. Colleges and universities have grappled with complicated issues in order to define quantitative literacy within their own communities and to implement appropriate curriculum. It is clear that any quantitative literacy program must be responsive to the local conditions of an institution including its mission, its student clientele, its history and its resources.

This volume presents innovative solutions to the challenges of producing quantitatively literate college students. With its strong utility for college educators, this volume makes a definite contribution to the field of mathematics education.

James Pelech Source: The Mathematics Teacher

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Introduction
pp vii-x
- By Rick Gillman, Valparaiso University
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Some Historical Notes
pp 3-10
- By Linda Sons, Northern Illinois University
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Issues, Policies, and Activities in the Movement for Quantitative Literacy
pp 11-16
- By Susan L. Ganter, Clemson University
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What Mathematics Should All College Students Know?
pp 17-20
- By William L. Briggs, University of Colorado at Denver
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Quantitative Methods for Public Policy
pp 23-28
- By David Bressoud, Macalester College
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The Quantitative Requirement at Juniata College
pp 29-34
- By John F. Bukowski, Juniata College
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Quantitative Literacy at Dominican University
pp 35-40
- By Paul R. Coe, Dominican University, Sarah N. Ziesler, Dominican University
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The Quantitative Reasoning Program at Hollins University
pp 41-50
- By Caren Diefenderfer, Hollins University, Ruth Doan, Hollins University, Christina Salowey, Hollins University
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A Decade of Quantitative Reasoning at Kalamazoo College
pp 51-54
- By John B. Fink, Kalamazoo College, Eric D. Nordmoe, Kalamazoo College
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Interconnected Quantitative Learning at Farmingdale State
pp 55-62
- By Sheldon Gordon, University of New York, Jack Winn, University of New York
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Quantitative Reasoning Across the Curriculum
pp 63-68
- By Beth Haines, Lawrence University, Joy Jordan, Lawrence University
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Mathematics Across the Curriculum
pp 69-74
- By Rebecca Hartzler, Edmonds Community College, Deann Leoni, Edmonds Community College
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Math Across the Curriculum at UNR
pp 75-80
- By Jerry Johnson, University of Nevada
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The Quantitative Literacy Program at Hamilton College
pp 81-86
- By Robert Kantrowitz, Hamilton College, Mary B. O'Neill, Hamilton College
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Quantitative Reasoning at the University of Massachusetts Boston
pp 87-94
- By Maura Mast, University of Massachusetts Boston, Mark Pawlak, University of Massachusetts Boston
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Contribution of a First Year Mathematics Course to Quantitative Literacy
pp 97-104
- By Aimee Ellington, Virginia Commonwealth University, William Haver, Virginia Commonwealth University
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Increasing the Relevance to and Engagement of Students in a Quantitative Literacy Course
pp 105-110
- By Sarah J. Greenwald, Appalachian State University, Holly Hirst, Appalachian State University
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Quantitative Reasoning: An Interdisciplinary, Technology Infused Approach
pp 111-118
- By David Jabon, DePaul University
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General Education Mathematics: A Problem Solving Approach
pp 119-124
- By Jesús Jimenez, Point Loma Nazarene University, Maria Zack, Point Loma Nazarene University
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Quantitative Reasoning and Informed Citizenship: A Relevant Hands-on Course
pp 125-132
- By Alicia Sevilla, Moravian College, Kay Somers, Moravian College
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A QL Program at a Large Public University
pp 133-140
- By Linda Sons, Northern Illinois University
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Quantitative Reasoning at Wellesley College
pp 141-146
- By Corrine Taylor, Wellesley College
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Designing a QL Program to Match Student Needs and Interests
pp 149-154
- By AbdelNaser Al-Hasan, Mount Mary College
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Quantitative Literacy as an Integral Component of Mathematics Curriculum, Case at North Dakota State University
pp 155-164
- By Doğan Ccedil;ömez, North Dakota State University, William O. Martin, North Dakota State University
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