Set for Stats

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• recall and use mathematical terminology to communicate concepts of arithmetic, algebra, and graphing linear equations;
• use calculators to add, subtract, multiply, and divide real numbers;
• evaluate multi-step expressions using the correct order of operations;
• convert real numbers into equivalent formats (e.g., fractions, decimals, percents);
• apply appropriate rounding strategies;
• rank numbers using inequality symbols and the number line;
• evaluate expressions containing exponent, square root, plus-minus, summation, and factorial symbols;
• use ratios, rates, proportions, and percents to solve applied problems;
• evaluate algebraic expressions using substitution;
• solve first degree equations and simple formulas;
• graph linear equations by hand and using appropriate technology;
• determine equations of lines given linear data;
• use data from formulas, tables, charts, and graphs to solve applied problems;
• find the intersection, union, complement, and difference of sets;
• compute the probability of simple events;
• distinguish between experimental and theoretical probability;
• determine and interpret the mean, median, mode, quartiles, and range;
• define and interpret percentiles;
• evaluate mathematical expressions in Excel by entering basic operations, cell references, and formulas;
• use Excel to represent data graphically.