Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Summer Quarter 2008
• Autumn Quarter 2008

Cinnamon Hillyard
BISSKL 377
Bothell Campus

Quantitative Reasoning

Strengthens quantitative reasoning and develops problem solving and critical thinking skills through studying mathematics that can be used in everyday lives and careers.

Class description

Fall 2004: We will be looking at mathematics as developed in other cultures in an effort to explore new ways of doing and thinking about quantitative issues. In particular, we will look at examples from Africa, India, and South America.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

This class will consist of lecture, group problem solving in class, and online discussions of relevant readings.

Recommended preparation

There are no prerequisites for this class just a willingness to learn mathematics in new settings.

Class assignments and grading

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Modified:June 21, 2008