Course Description
This course focuses on preparing students for statistical reasoning and solving problems using real-world data. Students will be introduced to technology used in statistics courses (graphing calculators, spreadsheets, or statistical software). Topics include visual display of data, using formulas, linear equations, graphing linear equations, rules of exponents, inequalities, and the language of probability.
Prerequisite(s)
Appropriate assessment score
Topical Outline
- Visual Displays of Data
- Using Technology
- Using Formulas
- Linear Equations
- Graphing Linear Equations
- Rules of Exponents
- Inequalities
- Probability
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Solve linear equations and inequalities
- Graph linear equations and interpret slope as a rate of change
- Write a linear equation to describe a given situation
- Apply properties of real numbers
- Perform basic operations using rules of exponents
- Organize data using graphs and tables
- Use technology to analyze data