Course Math 5120: Teaching Quantitative Literacy Through the Standards, Grades: 6 & up; Level: MS, HS & Col

Quarter Graduate Credits: 3

Dates:  To be arranged with instructor.

Location:  Distance Learning Course

Fees:  $395 Tuition ($410 starting Fall 2011)

Graduate Credit Fee (optional): $165

Special Fee:  $40  (includes Quantitative Literacy textbook, USPS priority mailing, handling, and Online Course Workbook)

Registration: Register anytime and take up to 3 months to complete the course from time of registration. 

Click on the following link Registration

Questions:  Send email to eknowlton@adventures-in-education.com or call 630-377-5035

Description: Develop a capacity to deal effectively and confidently with the quantitative aspects of life; develop conceptual understanding, problem-solving, decision-making and analytical skills; and learn to use appropriate approaches and tools in formulating and solving real-world problems. Explore key mathematical ideas used in social studies, economics, science, and art. Examine a rich assortment of mathematical “life-learning” experiences that align with the NCTM standards and

Offered cooperatively by Portland State University and Adventures In Education, Inc.

Materials Needed: 

1. Course Text: Quantitative Literacy: What Is It? How You Use It Each Day!

2. Course Workbook

Instructor:  Elisabeth Knowlton, PhD

Contact Instructor:  eknowlton@adventures-in-education.com

                                   or call 630-377-5035