About Foundations of Mathematical Reasoning
The Dana Center Mathematics Pathways (DCMP) Foundations of Mathematical Reasoning (FMR) course is a semester-long quantitative literacy-based course that surveys a variety of mathematical topics needed to prepare students for college-level statistics, quantitative reasoning, or algebra-intensive courses. The course is organized around big mathematical and statistical ideas. The course helps students develop conceptual understanding and acquire multiple strategies for solving problems. FMR prepares students for success in future courses and helps them develop skills for the workplace and as productive citizens. It is recommended that it be offered as four contact hours per week with the same instructor.
Key Concepts of this Course
- Evaluating expressions and formulas
- Rates, ratios, and proportions
- Exponential models
- Linear models
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In addition, these materials support development of students’ ability to read, write, and talk about mathematical concepts and applications. Explore this course futher: