MATH 87 - Essential Intermediate Algebra Corequisite Course for Statistics

5 Credits

This class is designed to provide students proficiency with mathematical concepts and skills necessary for understanding statistical concepts and performing statistical processes. It incorporates resources or strategies that help students succeed in math courses.

Pre-requisite(s) Math 81 with a 2.0
Placement Eligibility Math 091 or higher
Course Note GRAPHING CALCULATOR REQUIRED: TI-84 recommended.
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Designed to Serve Students needing Math 146 but do not need any other math course having Math 91, 98, 111, or 141 as a prerequisite. Students intending to transfer to UW should check with an adviser prior to registering for this course.
Active Date 20190227T14:53:53

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 32
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
Course Outline

Review essential content/skills from pre- and elementary algebra relevant to statistics: decimals and signed numbers, converting between fractions, decimals, and percents, order of operations, and evaluationg algebraic expressions and formulas.
Review Cartesian coordinate system: plot points, graph lines, construct bar/line graphs.
Functions: concept, notation, independent/dependent variable, identify appropriate units of measure.
Functions: concept, notation, slope, slope intercept form, linear regression.
Inequalities: concept, notations, graphing, representing an inequality as an interval on the number line, translating words/phrases to inequality statements, interpretation.
Technology training: graphing calculator, other statistical software programs.
Essential metacognative strategies: growth mindset, time management, organization, error analysis, self-assessment of learning/understanding, test taking strategies, etc.

Student Learning Outcomes
Compute, graph, and interpret features of linear functions, including slope, intercepts, and slope-intercept form.

Translate between and interpret inequalities presented using words, symbols, and portions of the number line.

Use technology to perform routine computations, construct graphs, and complete statistical tasks involving lists of data and probability distributions.

Recognize and interpret numbers in scientific notation, as well as convert between scientific notation and standard form.

Recognize when a graph does not represent a function.

Interpret and compute with function notation, including statements such as P(X < a) for probability functions of random variables.

Use techniques that improve learning of statistics. (This could include reading strategies, notetaking, study groups, error analysis, organization, time management, etc.)