Competency in Quantitative Skills

A person literate in this competency should be able to analyze and decipher mathematical problems. They should be able to solve quantitative math problems and use mathematical methods and theories in a logical manner. They should also be able to solve equations that are relavent to them and see the application of mathematical methods in their everyday lives. Even if mathematics does not have a strong bearing on their future profession and life, students should still be able to understand the basic foundations of mathematical concepts to have a full understanding of how the world works. Most importantly:

• Students should be able to think critically about quantiative problems and methods.
• Students should be able to see how these techniques apply to real life situations.

My first proof in this competency are the math courses that I have taken thus far and passed. In these math classes I learned both elementary and intermediate concepts of Algebra. Math 055 & Math 105

My second proof in this competency involves a service project that I helped with on Day of Caring 2003. The service project that my group was responsible for was constructing a playground for the children at the AWARE shelter for abused women. We had to measure the area of the site and plot points where we were going to implant the legs of the playground. We also had to mix enough cement (by hand) to pour into the points we dug for the legs of the playground. Thankfully someone brought a calculator. Here is the article of it in the Juneau Empire.