National Numeracy Website
Numeracy: Advancing
Education in Quantitative Literacy:
Numeracy is an open-access, peer-reviewed
journal published by the National Numeracy Network. Numeracy
aims to support education at all levels that integrates quantitative
skills across disciplines. The journal seeks evidence-based articles on
teaching strategies and resources, education research, curriculum
design, assessment strategies, and faculty development, as well as
perspectives, reviews of educational resources, and
commentaries/replies.
2009
National
Numeracy Network (NNN) 2009 Annual Meeting. U. Washington, Bothell.
Numeracy: Assessing Basic Skills and Knowledge
by Milo Schield, Augsburg.
Right Strategy; Wrong Game
by Aaron Montgomery (Central Washington Univ.)
6up
2008 Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education
(CRUME). Sponsored by the MAA.
The Assessment of Quantitative
Literacy at a Large Public Institution
by Yvette Nicole Johnson and Jennifer Kaplan
2008 CRUME.
The Development of
Covariational Thinking in a College Algebra Course
by Stacey Bowling and Kevin Moore (Arizona State University
2008 CRUME.
Math Across
the Curriculum and QR: 3/19/2008. Borough
of Manhattan Community College. Speakers included Bernie Madison (Quantitative
Literacy in America), Bill Briggs (Teaching
Quantitative Literacy) and Rebecca Hartzler (Mathematics
Across the Curriculum: Inspiration and Resources).
Civic Engagement and Numeracy: 10/19/2007.
Joel Best, Neil Lutsky and Milo
Schield give talks at an
AACU
Civic Engagement conference.
SIGMAA QL 2007
MathFest. 8/3/2007: SIGMAA-QL
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Panel discussion: Quantitative Literacy, Mathematics and Civic Engagement:
Teaching the Importance of Quantitative Literacy for a Healthy Democracy
in a General Education Course: Panelists: Rob Root (Lafayette College),
Maura Mast (University of Massachusetts Boston), Kay Somers, (Moravian
College) and Andy Miller (Belmont University). This panel session
will consist of presentations on pedagogy associated with courses
investigating the interaction between quantitative literacy/mathematics
and civic engagement. Potential topics include: voting rights, voting
fraud, gerrymandering, and one person/one vote; the impact of opinion
polls on the democratic process; financial exploitation of the
quantitatively illiterate; statistical misconceptions and their
consequences in politics and policy; mathematics education as a
determinant of economic status; and statistics and health policy.
Panelists will be encouraged to share with the interested public
curricular materials for units in a general education course linking
mathematics to social justice including reading lists, study guides,
discussion guidelines, and assignments.
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MATH MATTERS: NUMERATE APPROACHES
TO EVERYDAY ISSUES: How can mathematics help the average citizen
negotiate the world? Issues such as climate change, globalization,
the credit and mortgage crisis, and electoral processes and politics
have a large impact on our society. Mathematics and statistics are
critical tools for appreciating the complexity and impact of these
phenomena that affect individual lives and society at large. The
panelists in this session, Andy Miller of Belmont University, Donald
Saari of University of California Irvine, Johnathan Hodge, Grand
Valley State University, and Bernard Madison, University of
Arkansas, will present approaches to addressing these topics and
equipping citizens with the knowledge and habits of mind necessary
for understanding these issues and for making personal choices that
incorporate this new understanding.
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THE ROLE OF QUANTITATIVE LITERACY
CENTERS IN SUPPORTING STUDENTS AND FACULTY Maura Mast, University of
Massachusetts – Boston, Cinammon Hillyard, University of Washington
Bothell Thursday, July 31, 9:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. As the call to
educate students to be quantitatively literate grows, many colleges
and universities are responding by establishing a quantitative
literacy (QL) requirement. This is likely to be a challenging
experience for everyone involved, and it is essential to provide
support to both students and faculty. One approach is to create a
learning center dedicated to helping students by providing tutoring,
workshops, and other support. Such a center can also serve as a
resource for faculty who are developing QL courses, implementing QL
in their discipline, or working with assessment. With this focus on
quantitative literacy across the curriculum, these centers differ
from the more traditional math lab or math resource center. This
panel will present a diversity of models for QL centers, based on
the growing number of such centers. Panelists will discuss factors
that have been important for success as well as lessons learned.
Panelists will include: Caren Diefenderfer, Hollins University;
Corrine Taylor, Wellesley College; Nicole Hoover, University of
Washington Bothell; Judith Moran, Trinity College; and Cinnamon
Hillyard.
NNN
Open House ASA: 7/31/2007. Open House at National
Meeting of the American Statistical Association featuring Kay Somers.
The Role of Statistics Educators in the
Quantitative Literacy Movement by Joy Jordan and Beth Haines,
Journal of Statistical Education, V14,#2.
NNN,
SIGMAA
& MSS: Midwest Sociological Society & North Central Sociological
Assoc. April 4-7, 2007 Chicago
Panel: Q/L:
Mathematicians, Statisticians, and Sociologists Share What Works ( Session
47 Wed • 4:30–5:15 pm)
Cosponsored by
National Numeracy Network and SIGMAA for Quantitative Literacy
Co-Organizers:
Carla Howery (American Sociological Association) and Maura Mast
(University of Massachusetts Boston)
Panelists:
Joel Best,
Including
Construction in Quantitative Literacy, and Bernard L. Madison (University of
Arkansas)
National
Numeracy Network and SIGMAA for Quantitative Literacy Reception ( Wed
• 5:15–6:15 pm)
Cosponsored by
NNN SIGMAA-QL. Organizer: Carla Howery (American Sociological
Association)
Panel: Teaching Statistics for the
Social Sciences: A Conversation between Sociology and Mathematics
(Session 240,Fri. 2:30 -4:15 pm )
Organizer: Cinnamon Hillyard
(University of Washington Bothell). Panelists: Tricia M. Davis
(University of Wisconsin–River Falls),
Julia McQuillan (University of Nebraska–Lincoln), William P. Peterson
(Middlebury College) and Milo Schield (Augsburg College)
Teaching
Quantitative Literacy: Examples from Across Disciplines (Session
250: Friday 4:30-6:00 pm)
Cosponsored by
NNN and SIGMAAQL. Organizer/Presider: Cinnamon Hillyard (University of
Washington Bothell)
Quantitative Literacy at San Jose State: .
SIGMAA QL 2007 Joint Mathematics Meeting
Current Practices
in Quantitative Literacy: An Interdisciplinary Perspective,
Friday: The issue of achieving quantitative literacy
(QL) is one that spans disciplines. This panel will take a closer look
at how very different institutions have used a cross-disciplinary
approach to teach QL. Each program is featured in MAA Notes:
Current
Practices in Quantitative Literacy. Saturday:
Annual Business
Meeting and Reception.
SIGMAA
:
2006 Joint Mathematics Meeting
(1014-P1)
Organizers:
Aaron G. Montgomery and Stuart Boersma, Central Washington University,
and Semra Kilic-Bahi, Colby Sawyer College.
MAA
Session on Achieving Quantitative Literacy: Saturday
January 14, 2006, 1:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
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Paradoxes: Explanations and Discussions. Saburo Matsumoto*, The
Master's College (79)
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A
Contemporary Approach to Q/L in a College Math Curriculum. Jay P
Abramson* & Matt Isom, Arizona State Univ. (20)
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How a
writing assignment changed our understanding of Q/L. Allen
Emerson* & Kris Green, St. John Fisher College (1543)
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Learning to Make Inferences: Connecting Q/L and Language Arts for
Math and English Preservice Teachers. Kimberly M. Vincent*
and Beth Buyserie, Washington State University. (1490)
Slides
PDF
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Incorporating Civic Engagement in Q/L Courses. Thomas
Zachariah*, Suzanne Larson & Jacqueline Dewar, Loyola Marymount U. (1260)
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Ethnomathematics: Fusion or Fear. Michelle R DeDeo*, University
of North Florida.(1425)
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The
Q/R Requirement at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Maura
B Mast* and Mark Pawlak. (1443)
Slides:
PowerPoint ,
PDF
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News
Math: Working toward QL. Bernard L. Madison*, University
of Arkansas (49)
Slides:
PowerPoint,
PDF See 2005
NewsMath
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Developing a QL Program: Do's and Don'ts. Judith Flagg Moran*,
Trinity College Hartford CT (830)
Slides:
PPt (4 MB),
PDF (no
pics).
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Defining and Implementing Quantitative Literacy Programs. Rick
Gillman*, Valparaiso University (32)
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An
Overview of QL/QR Programs, Events and Publications. Caren
Diefenderfer*, Hollins University, Rebecca Hartzler, Seattle Central
Community College and Cinnamon Hillyard, University of Washington,
Bothell. (1269)
MAA
Session on Achieving Quantitative Literacy, II: Sunday
January 15, 2006, 8:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
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Numeracy: A Course for Honor Students. John C Maceli*, Ithaca
College (944)
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The
Mathematics of Association in Quantitative Literacy. Milo
Schield*, Augsburg College (36)
Updated Slides:
PDF (117 KB)
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Spreadsheets Across the Curriculum. Gary T Franchy*,
Davenport University (1727)
Slides:
PowerPoint (362 KB),
PDF (498 KB)
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Profit Maximization and Level Curves: Applying Excel Data Tables,
Conditional Formatting, and the Solver. Mike Pogodzinski*,
Department of Economics, San Jose State University (404)
Slides:
PowerPoint (836 KB)
PDF (914 KB)
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The
Unholy Alliance: Integrating Math and Religion. Harrison W
Straley* and Barbara Darling-Smith, Wheaton College (27)
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From
Math Distress To Math Success: The Development of a Quantitative
Reasoning Course To Motivate Student Learning. Klement Teixeira*
and Fred Peskoff, Borough of Manhattan Community College (789)
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Join
the Mathematics Across the Community College Curriculum Project.
Rebecca Hartzler*, Seattle Central Community College (1264)
Creating and Strengthening
Interdisciplinary Programs in QL
June 14-18 2005, there was a
MAA PREP QL workshop at
Macalester College in St. Paul, MN coordinated by David Bressoud. Quantitative literacy is
"no more the exclusive preserve of mathematicians than
writing belongs to the English department or critical reasoning to
philosophy. The goal of this workshop is for interdisciplinary campus
teams to learn about many of the programs and assessment strategies that are
now running, to gain familiarity with the tools, materials and case studies
that these programs have generated and to have the opportunity to adapt and
build upon these materials for use on their own campuses."
SIGMAA
QL Panel:
2005 Joint Mathematics Meeting
System Wide
Quantitative Literacy Initiatives. Organized by Judy Moran (Trinity College) and Caren Diefenderfer (Hollins
University). Panelists included Linda Sons
(Northern Illinois University), Kathleen Burk
(Georgia State University), Vauhn Foster-Grahler (The Evergreen State
College), Kim Vincent (Washington State University) and Bernie Madison
(University of Arkansas). Panelists discussed efforts in their states to implement statewide QL standards and
programs; they also discussed issues involving definitions, standards,
assessment, articulation agreements, and political hurdles. The session was sponsored by the MAA SIGMAA
for Quantitative Literacy.
Refocused College Algebra: A Basis for QL Programs.
Panel
Discussion, 2005 JMM.
Organizer: Donald B. Small (U.S. Military Academy). Panelists:
Norma M. Agras (Miami-Dade College), Dora C. Ahmadi (Morehead State
University), Laurette B. Foster (Prairie View A&M University) and
Bernard L. Madison (University of Arkansas). Moderator: Harriet S. Pollatsek (Mount Holyoke College).
Sponsored by the MAA CUPM Subcommittee on Curriculum Renewal Across the
First Two Years (CRAFTY). "Faculty in quantitative disciplines
urge mathematics departments to send them students having experience
with elementary data analysis, plotting and interpreting plots, problem
solving in the modeling sense, small-group work, and the use of
technology. These aspects are basic to refocused college algebra
programs. In addition, college algebra is the largest gateway course (in
terms of student enrollment) and is thus well positioned to provide a
basis for QL programs."
National
Numeracy Network:
In Hanover, N.H., June 18-20, the National Numeracy Network
was organized as an interdisciplinary professional organization that
"envisions a society in which all citizens possess the power and habit of
mind to search out quantitative information, critique it, reflect on it and
apply it in their public, personal and professional lives." The
mission statement of the NNN states: "The National Numeracy Network promotes
education that integrates quantitative skills across all disciplines and at
all levels. To this end the Network supports faculty development, curriculum
design, assessment strategies, education research and systemic change. The
Network is the professional organization serving and promoting
collaborations among those students, educators, academic centers,
educational institutions, professional societies and corporate partners
sharing our vision. The Network also strives to keep issues of quantitative
literacy at the forefront of national and international conversations about
educational priorities."
David
Bressoud, Macalester College, will serve on the Advisory Board.
Quantitative Literacy Special Interest Group
QL SIGMAA
In January 2004, the MAA
Board of Governors
approved a special interest group (SIG) on quantitative
literacy.
"SIGMAA QL aims to provide a structure within the mathematics
community to identify the prerequisite mathematical skills for quantitative
literacy (QL) and find innovative ways of developing and implementing QL
curricula. We also intend to assist colleagues in other disciplines to
infuse appropriate QL experiences into their courses and hope to stimulate
the general national dialogue concerning QL."
Quantitative Literacy Conferences and Workshops (Past):
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MAA:
QL
SIGMAA 2006 Joint Mathematics Conference (see above), San Antonio, TX (1/2006)
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MAA:
QL
SIGMAA 2005 Joint Mathematics Conference, Atlanta, GA (1/2005)
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MAA:
Quantitative
Literacy Across the Curriculum Sleeping Lady Conference Center,
Washington (8/2004)
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Pew Foundation:
Workshop on Quantitative
Literacy Macalester College, St. Paul MN (1/2004)
Schedule
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Evergreen:
Creating the
Quilt of Quantitative Literacy Wittman-Grahler et al,
Washington Center
(2003)
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Williams-Wellesley-Amherst Workshop on Quantitative Skills (10/2003)
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PKAL:
Quantitative Literacy --
Everybody's Orphan Summer Institute I (2002)
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AAAS Annual
Meeting: Science in a Connected World (Feb 14-19, 2002 Boston)
Symposia:
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MAA:
Reforming College Algebra Feb 2-7, 2002
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NCED/MAA
National Forum
on Quantitative
Literacy in Washington DC (2001)
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PKAL Session on
Quantitative
Literacy in Snowbird, Utah (6/2001). Reflections on QL. What is QL? Steen
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MAA Session on
Quantitative
Learning in San Antonio, Texas (1999)
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PKAL Session on
Quantitative
Literacy in Snowbird, Utah (6/2001). Reflections on QL. What is QL? Steen
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MAA Session on
Quantitative
Learning in San Antonio, Texas (1999)
Quantitative Literacy Materials:
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The Components of Numeracy by Ginsburg, Manly, and Schmitt. 2006
National Center for Study of Adult Learning and Literacy.
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MAA:
QL
Resources;
National
Numeracy Network
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What is a course in Quantitative Literacy, Bernie Madison,
President of National Numeracy Network
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Reasoning: It's not just for Scientists and Economists Anymore,
Corri Taylor, Wesley College
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Building
Bridges for QL: NNN & SIGMAA QL. Bernie
Madison MAA News May
2005
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Important Math Concepts
for Numeracy Bernie Madison. Based on presentation January 2005 at MAA
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Quantitative
Literacy Bernie Madison. Based on presentation January 2005
at MAA QL SIG
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News Math
2005
Bernie Madison, NNN website
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Everything I ever Learned about Averages ... I Learned in
College
2004 Steen, Peer Review
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Multiple Approaches to Improving Quantitative Literacy at
James Madison University
2004 Brakke and Caruthers, Peer Review
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Setting Greater Expectations for Quantitative Learning
2004 Carol Geary Schneider, Peer Review
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Quantitative
Literacy: The Creation of a Framework to Analyze
Instructional Materials for the Promotion of a Literate
Society. 2004 Behm and
Wilkins
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The National Numeracy Network: Promoting Quantitative
Literacy Susan Ganter,
AMATYC Fall 2003
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Creating the Quilt of Quantitative
Literacy Wittman-Grahler, Harding
and Russell, 2003
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Fostering Quantitative Literacy by
Joy Jordan and Beth Haines Peer Review, AACU Summer 2003
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Educating
for Numeracy. Bernie Madison. 2002 Notices of the American Mathematical Society
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QL/NNN Materials produced
by Jerry Johnson and colleagues at the University of Reno 2002
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Preparing for the 21st Century: The Status of Quantitative Literacy
in the US. Jesse L. M. Wilkins, Virginia Poly. 2000
School Science & Math J.,
Vol 100(8).
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Mathematics Across the Curriculum: An Evaluation Jane
Korey, Dartmouth 2000 [In-depth Review]
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Summary and Recommendations
MAA CUPM
Quantitative Literacy Committee 1998
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Quantitative Reasoning for College Graduates by Linda Sons
(Editor) MAA 1996
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MAA
Quantitative Reasoning for College Graduates: A Complement
to the Standards by Linda Sons 1994
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The New Liberal Arts
Program (NLA): An Evaluation for the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation by
Oakes Ames 1993. SteenQL
Replication. Not surprisingly, most NLA courses still being taught in
the early 1990s were being taught by the same faculty who created them
eight or ten years earlier. Innovative courses are not easily
transportable or transferable. When new faculty are asked to take on
these courses, they are more likely to create their own than to pick up
the course created by the pioneers.
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Everybody
Counts: A Report on the the Future of Mathematics Education National
Research Council 1989
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Quantitative Literacy/Reasoning Web Site Maintained by
Bill Briggs, University of Colorado at Denver
QL/QR Talks (PowerPoint Slides):
Quantitative Literacy Grants and Related Courses and
Activities
Quantitative Literacy Centers and Programs (alphabetical)
Quantitative Reasoning Graduation Requirement (Q/R designated
courses)
Quantitative Literacy Courses:
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