Module 2 Learning Resources and Pre-Instructional Activities
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New course after Nov. 2007
Activity 1 | Activity 2 | Activity 3 | Activity 4 |
Activity 3: Learning Resources
In addition to this Course of Study the following resources are available to help you develop competency in this area of study:
More information on these resources is found under the Learning Resources tab of the Academic Action Plan in the my.wgu.edu portal.
There are three learning resources required for the Quantitative Literacy area of study. Each of these resources includes an e-text, interactive learning tools, and learning checks.
Part I MyMathLab - Algebra for College Students, 6/e, Lial M. Johnston & C. Gee-- This online course includes an electronic version of the text, and covers the following competencies:
Algebra for College Students (6th edition)
by Lial, M., Hornsby, J. & McGinnis, T. (2008), Pearson Education, Inc.
ISBN #9780321442543- Module 3 Numeracy & Calculation Skills
- Module 4 Solving Algebraic Equations
- Module 5 Understanding Functions
- Module 9 Quantitative Communication
Part II MyMathLab - Developmental Mathematics 7/e, Bittinger by M. Johnston & C. Gee-- This online course includes an electronic version of the text, and covers the following competencies:
Developmental Mathematics: College Mathematics and Introductory Algebra (7th edition)by Bittinger M. & Beecher, J. (2008), Pearson Education, Inc.
ISBN # 9780321331915- Module 6 Geometry & Measurement
- Module 8 Quantitative Problem Solving
Part III Statistics: The Art and Science of Learning from Data, 1/e, Agresti by M. Johnston & C. Gee--This online course includes an electronic version of the text, and covers the following competencies:
Statistics: The Art and Science of Learning from Data (1st edition)by Agresti, A. & Franklin, C. (2007), Pearson Education, Inc.
ISBN # 9780130083692- Module 7 Probability & Statistics
You will enroll in each of these learning resources through your AAP. Go to your AAP, and under "Available LRs" click on "View." You will view a link to enroll in MyMathLab. Once you have enrolled in these learning resources you will receive an email from Learning Resources at WGU with information about the course, an access code, and specifics about setting up and account. Please retain this email as it will answer many of your questions and also contains contact information for Pearson Technical support.
Engaging in the modules in the three courses will make your preparation much easier. Even if you have considerable expertise in Quantitative Literacy, these courses/e-texts may help you quickly identify what you need to review in order to become competent.
Also, if after using these Learning Resources you need further assistance please feel free to post a question in the learning community or contact the course mentors directly. The course mentors for this area are Aaron McDonald, Christine Gee, Jonathan Martin, and Mark Johnston (liberal_arts_math@wgu.edu).
