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Module 3 - Numeracy and Calculation Skills

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New course after Nov. 2007

Activity 1 | Activity 2 | Activity 3

Activity 1:  Key Terms and Concepts

As you progress through module 3, pay particular attention to the following terms and concepts.

Key Terms

  • Natural, Rational & Integer Number Systems
  • Real Number System
  • Opposites & Reciprocals
  • Absolute Value
  • Exponents & Logarithms
  • Proportional
  • Scale Factor
  • Ratios & Proportions

Key Concepts

  • Proportional/Ratio Reasoning
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Apply Appropriate Algebra Algorithms

All students should go to the community and participate in the exercises of the week.

In your notebook for math, keep a glossary section for quick reference so you are familiar with the terms.

 

Copyright 2008, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. rbennett1. (2007, November 15). Module 3 - Numeracy and Calculation Skills. Retrieved November 21, 2009, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/mqta-and-qlo1-quantitative-literacy-after-december/mod3/module-3-numeracy-and-calculation-skills. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Creative Commons License