Mathematical Thinking in Context Pathway
Pathway Description
This pathway is intended for students in the broadest range of programs of study. In this pathway, students will explore a variety of mathematical concepts utilizing multiple ways of thinking to formulate and solve problems in context.
Learning Outcomes
- Determine efficient means of solving a problem through the investigation of multiple mathematical models.
- Apply logic in contextual situations to formulate and determine the validity of logical statements using a variety of methods.
- Apply mathematical concepts visually and contextually to represent, interpret and reason about geometric figures.
- Apply mathematical models to civically contextual situations (e.g., stocks, finance, voting, population dynamics, etc.).
- Recognize the characteristics of numbers and utilize numbers along with their operations appropriately in context.
- Organize, visualize and model data in a meaningful way.
- Analyze and interpret representations of data to draw reasonable conclusions.
- Engage in ways of thinking that may involve sample size, counting strategies, chance, ratios and proportions.
Gateway Courses (General Education Core Courses):
1130 Mathematical Thinking (General Education Core Course) and 1131 Mathematics in Context (Other General Education Course)
Other General Education Courses
Students with the Mathematical Thinking in Context Pathway may choose any other general education core or general education math course, provided that any prerequisite coursework is satisfied.
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Mathematical Thinking in Context Pathway Programs
Baccalaureate Degree Programs
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Film, Television & Digital Production
- Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Leadership and Management Innovation
- Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education (K–12)
- Bachelor of Science in Secondary Science Education – Biology
- Clinical Laboratory Science
- Health Science – Histotechnology
- Public Safety Management
Associate in Arts Degree Pathways
- Anthropology
- Area & Ethnic Studies
- Art or Art Education
- Computer Arts Animation
- Dance
- Drama or Drama Education
- English / Literature & English Education
- Foreign Language
- Graphic or Commercial Arts
- History
- Hospitality Administration / Travel & Tourism
- International Relations
- Mass Communications / Journalism
- Music or Music Education
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
- Political Science
- Pre‑Bachelor of Arts
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Recreation
- Religion
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Teaching (Elementary)
- Teaching (Exceptional Student Education)
- Teaching (Pre‑Elementary / Early Childhood)
- Teaching (Secondary)
Associate in Science Degree Pathways
- Accounting Technology
- Clinical Laboratory Science
- Criminal Justice Technology
- Culinary Arts Management
- Dental Hygiene
- Early Childhood Education
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Merchandising
- Film Production Technology
- Fire Science Technology
- Funeral Service Education
- Graphic Design Technology
- Graphic Internet Technology
- Health Information Technology
- Health Science – Health Services Management
- Histologic Technology
- Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Landscape & Horticulture Technology
- Music Business
- Opticianry
- Paralegal Studies (ABA Approved)
- Photographic Technology
- Radiation Therapy
- Radio & Television Broadcast Programming
- Radiography
- Sign Language Interpretation
- Social and Human Services
- Surgical Technology
- Translation / Interpretation Studies
- Veterinary Technology