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Quantitative Courses in a Liberal Education Program: A Case Study.
- Source :
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JGE: The Journal of General Education . Oct2012, Vol. 61 Issue 4, p314-322. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- The article presents a case study on the quantitative reasoning course designed and taught in a university in western Canada which focuses on liberal education. It mentions that quantitative reasoning skills play an important part in the critical thinking skills package of liberal education. It notes that students found the course interesting and relevant to their needs and they were able to understand and use mathematics in their work and personal lives.
- Subjects :
- *REASONING
*MATHEMATICS
*GENERAL education
*CRITICAL thinking
*STUDENTS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00213667
- Volume :
- 61
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- JGE: The Journal of General Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 83717165
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1353/jge.2012.0040