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Activity Number: 140
Type: Topic Contributed
Date/Time: Monday, July 30, 2007 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Education
Abstract - #309377
Title: Quantitative Reasoning: An Activity-Based Course with Real Data and Relevant Issues
Author(s): Kay Somers*+
Companies: Moravian College
Address: 1200 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018,
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Activity-based learning that uses real data and draws on real-life situations is the basis for our entry-level, general education course "Quantitative Reasoning and Informed Citizenship." As its title suggests, the course investigates relevant applications and is designed to help students become more informed citizens and learn to use technology effectively. This talk will provide an overview of the course topics, which are organized into three general sections: Numerical Reasoning; Logical Reasoning; and Statistical Reasoning. We will discuss the variety of contexts, from sports to social and economic issues, and the types of examples, exercises, and activities that have been designed to engage students. We will describe the classroom activities and will present positive results that illustrate how students' attitudes about and aptitude for mathematics are affected by such a course.

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