Numeracy and Quantitative Reasoning

This course focuses on developing the students number sense and problem solving abilities using a variety of tools and strategies that include computer technology. Skills required to perform mental calculations and communicate mathematical concepts and processes will be emphasized and assessed. By the end of the course, the student will be able to interpret mathematical models, represent quantitative information in a variety of ways and use different mathematical and statistical methods to solve problems. Topics include number sense, geometry, measurement, trigonometry, percent and descriptive statistics.