Module 1 - Orientation
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In this module you will be oriented to the requirements for the Quantitative Literacy domain.
Activity 1: Domain of Study
Each domain of study is broken down into sub-domains and competencies.
Within the Quantitative Literacy domain, there are seven sub-domains and eight competencies.
Subdomain 206.1 - Numeracy and Calculation in Arithmetic & Algebra
Competency 206.1.1: Applying Basic Numeracy and Calculation Skills - The graduate possesses and understands how to apply basic numeracy and calculation skills and algorithms in arithmetic and in basic algebra.
Subdomain 206.2 - Functions and Algebra
Competency 206.2.1: Solving Algebraic Equations - The graduate solves algebraic equations and constructs equations to solve real-world problems.
Competency 206.2.2: Understanding Functions - The graduate understands the basic properties of functions.
Subdomain 206.3 - Geometry & Measurement
Competency 206.3.1: Applying Geometric, Trigonometric, & Measurement Processes - The graduate applies basic geometric, trigonometric, and measurement skills and processes to problems in mathematics as well as in a variety of disciplines.
Subdomain 206.4 - Probability & Statistics
Competency 206.4.1: Understanding & Using Probability & Statistics - The graduate understands and uses elementary probability and statistics and knows the relationship between them and sampling and inference.
Subdomain 206.5 - Quantitative Problem-Solving
Competency 206.5.1: Constructing Arguments & Reasoning - The graduate constructs reasonable quantitative arguments; reasons deductively and inductively; solves quantitative problems using a variety of techniques; and determines whether a given argument has logical flaws.
Subdomain 206.6 - Quantitative Communication
Competency 206.6.1: Interpreting and Communicating Quantitative Information - The graduate interprets documents and materials containing quantitative information and effectively communicates mathematical arguments and quantitative results.
Subdomain 206.7 - Quantitative Technology Skills
Competency 206.7.1: Applying Technology to Quantitative Problems - The graduate solves problems involving computation, graphical information, and informational technology in a wide range of areas using regular and graphing calculators, databases, and statistical analysis programs.
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