MAT110_COURSE_GUIDE

MAT110

Preview: MAT110 : Using Math to Inform Your World

Course Guide

Prerequisites

Course Description

Instructional Materials

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Altering a recipe, planning a road trip, buying a car, and financing college—what do all of these

things have in common? An understanding of numbers and how to use and interpret them. In the

workplace, business, technology, and criminal justice professionals all use math. In this course you

will learn how to approach mathematics in a way that will positively inform your world. Learn how to

use an easily understandable approach for basic math and algebra to create meaning and see the

world in a new way.

Required Resources

This course uses ALEKS to provide course content and activities. See ALEKS in the left-hand

menu for information.

U.S. Census Bureau Annual Business Survey. 2020. Graph.

https://www.census.gov/library/visualizations/2021/comm/most-business-owners-have-a-

bachelors-degree.html

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permission of Strayer University.

Course Learning Outcomes

Weekly Course Schedule

Week 1 - To Do List

Play: The Real Talk - Confidence in Math with Queen Latifah.

Learn: Check out the Quick Tips - Top 10 Ways to Make ALEKS Your Friend.

Learn: Read more about the skills you're learning this week.

Assignment: Complete the ALEKS Lab. Register in ALEKS, complete the ALEKS Initial

Knowledge Check, and begin working on your ALEKS Learning Path.

Discuss: Click the linked activity title to access this week's live session and preview the topics.

This live session thread is not graded and is not required.

Prepare:

Week 2 - To Do List

Play: The Interactive Experience.

Learn: Read more about the skills you're learning this week.

Explain organizational strategies that can be applied to the field of

mathematics.

Use basic arithmetic and algebra to solve real-world quantitative problems.

Use basic probability and descriptive statistics to solve real-world quantitative

problems.

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permission of Strayer University.

Week 2 - To Do List

Assignment: Complete at least 12 topics in ALEKS.

Discuss: Click the linked activity title to access this week's live session and preview the topics.

This live session thread is not graded and is not required.

Prepare:

Week 3 - To Do List

Play: The Strayer Story - Planning for the Unexpected with Nicole Lapin.

Learn: Read more about the skills you're learning this week.

Assignment: Complete at least 12 topics in ALEKS.

Discuss: Click the linked activity title to access this week's live session and preview the topics.

This live session is not graded and is not required.

Prepare: The Week 4 assignment is due next week. Preview the assignment now to prepare.

Prepare:

Week 4 - To Do List

Learn: Read more about the skills you're learning this week.

Assignment: Complete at least 12 topics in ALEKS.

Quiz: Complete the Week 4 Quiz in ALEKS.

Assignment: Submit the assignment, The Value of Organization in Math.

Discuss: Click the linked activity title to access this week's live session and preview the topics.

This live session thread is not graded and is not required.

Prepare:

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permission of Strayer University.

Week 5 - To Do ListWeek 5 - To Do List

Learn: Read more about the skills you're learning this week.

Assignment: Complete at least 12 topics in ALEKS.

Reflect: Answer questions about the learning this week.

Discuss: Click the linked activity title to access this week's live session and preview the topics.

This live session is not graded and is not required.

Prepare:

Week 6 - To Do List

Learn: Read more about the skills you’re learning this week.

Assignment: Complete at least 12 topics in ALEKS.

Quiz: Complete the quiz that covers the skills you are learning in Blackboard.

Discuss: Click the linked activity title to access this week's live session and preview the topics.

This live session is not graded and is not required.

Prepare: The Week 7 assignment is due next week. Preview the assignment now to prepare.

Prepare:

Week 7 - To Do List

Learn: Read more about the skills you're learning this week.

Assignment: Complete at least 12 topics in ALEKS.

Quiz: Complete the Week 7 Quiz in ALEKS.

Assignment: Submit the assignment, Using Arithmetic and Algebra to Solve Real World

Problems.

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Week 7 - To Do List

Discuss: Click the linked activity title to access this week's live session and preview the topics.

This live session is not graded and is not required.

Prepare:

Week 8 - To Do List

Play: Strayer Talk - Putting Math in the Driver's Seat.

Learn: Read more about the skills you're learning this week.

Assignment: Complete at least 12 topics in ALEKS.

Discuss: Click the linked activity title to access this week's live session and preview the topics.

This live session is not graded and is not required.

Prepare:

Week 9 - To Do List

Learn: Read more about the skills you're learning this week.

Assignment: Complete at least 12 topics in ALEKS.

Reflect: Answer questions about the learning this week.

Discuss: Click the linked activity title to access this week's live session and preview the topics.

This live session is not graded and is not required.

Prepare: The Week 10 assignment is due next week. Preview the assignment now to prepare.

Prepare:

Week 10 - To Do List

Learn: Check out the Quick Tips - Top 10 Ways to Use Statistics 100% of the Time.

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permission of Strayer University.

Week 10 - To Do List

Learn: Read more about the skills you're learning this week.

Assignment: Complete at least 12 topics in ALEKS.

Quiz: Complete the Week 10 Quiz in ALEKS.

Assignment: Submit the assignment, Using Basic Probability and Descriptive Statistics to Solve

Real-World Problems.

Discuss: Click the linked activity title to access this week's live session and preview the topics.

This live session is not graded and is not required.

Week 11 - To Do List

Learn: Check out the Quick Tips - Top 10 Ways to Use Math in the Real World.

Learn: Read more about the skills you're learning this week.

Quiz: Complete the quiz that covers the skills you are learning in Blackboard.

Discuss: Click the linked activity title to access this week's live session and preview the topics.

This live session is not graded and is not required.

Grading Scale

Participation Total Points % of Grade

Discussion Participation 0 0%

Assignment Total Points % of Grade

Week 1 Play - Real Talk with Queen Latifah 5 0.5%

Week 1 Assignment - Week 1 - ALEKS Topics 60 6%

Week 2 Play - The Interactive Experience 5 0.5%

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permission of Strayer University.

Assignment Total Points % of Grade

Week 2 Assignment - Week 2 - ALEKS Topics 60 6%

Week 3 Play - Planning for the Unexpected with

Nicole Lapin

5 0.5%

Week 3 Assignment - Week 3 - ALEKS Topics 60 6%

Week 4 Assignment 1 - Week 4 - ALEKS Topics 60 6%

Week 4 Quiz - Week 4 ALEKS Quiz 40 4%

Week 4 Assignment 2 - Week 4 - The Value of

Organization in Math

60 6%

Week 5 Assignment - Week 5 - ALEKS Topics 60 6%

Week 5 Reflect - Week 5 25 2.5%

Week 6 Assignment - Week 6 - ALEKS Topics 60 6%

Week 6 Quiz - Week 6 Quiz 15 1.5%

Week 7 Assignment 1 - Week 7 - ALEKS Topics 60 6%

Week 7 Quiz - Week 7 ALEKS Quiz 40 4%

Week 7 Assignment 2 - Week 7 - Using Arithmetic

and Algebra to Solve Real-World Problems

60 6%

Week 8 Play - Putting Math in the Driver's Seat 5 0.5%

Week 8 Assignment - Week 8 - ALEKS Topics 60 6%

Week 9 Assignment - Week 9 - ALEKS Topics 60 6%

Week 9 Reflect - Week 9 25 2.5%

Week 10 Assignment 1 - Week 10 - ALEKS Topics 60 6%

Week 10 Quiz - Week 10 ALEKS Quiz 40 4%

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permission of Strayer University.

Assignment Total Points % of Grade

Week 10 Assignment 2 - Week 10 - Using Basic

Probability and Descriptive Statistics to Solve Real-

World Problems

60 6%

Week 11 Quiz - Week 11 Quiz 15 1.5%

Totals 1000 100%

Final Course Grade

Points Percentage Grade

900 - 1000 90% - 100% A

800 - 899 80% - 89% B

700 - 799 70% - 79% C

600 - 699 60% - 69% D

0 - 599 59% and below F

Unique Course Features

Grading Scale Notation

Please consult the University Catalog and your academic advisor to determine the final grade needed

in this class to satisfy your specific degree conferral requirements.

Academic Integrity

Please be sure to review the entire Academic Integrity Policy in the Student Handbook before

submitting anything in this course. In order to enforce its Academic Integrity Policy, the University

reserves the right to review any work (draft or otherwise) or exam submitted by a student during his or

her entire academic career at Strayer.

Lab Participation and Attendance Policy

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Assignments

NOTE: This course uses ALEKS to support your learning in this course. Graded activities in ALEKS

will count for attendance.

This course uses PlayPosit to host interactive activities. Graded activities in this lab will count for

attendance.

Week 1 Assignment - Assignment

Summary

Text

Instructions: Please click on the ALEKS link below to access the material used for this course. You

may also use the ALEKS link located on the left-hand side of your screen in the navigation bar.

Note: These links will automatically take you to the corresponding learning paths in ALEKS.

Week 1 Play - Play

Summary

Text

Wondering what math looks like outside of the classroom? Just ask the Queen! In this week’s Real

Talk, superstar Queen Latifah explains how she uses mathematical concepts and principles to reach

success in her own career. Plus, she’ll share how she overcame her math anxiety to multiply her

success.

Directions: Click on the Week 1 Video link below to watch this week's video and answer a few

questions about it.

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permission of Strayer University.

Note: Closed Captions (CCs) are available in the video. To turn them ON/OFF, use the settings

button (gear icon) at the bottom right. In the pop-up window, click the box under ‘Captions’, and

choose English. You can also download the video's transcript if desired.

Scoring Guide

Week 2 Assignment - Assignment

Summary

Text

Instructions: Please click on the ALEKS link below to access the material used for this course. You

may also use the ALEKS link located on the left-hand side of your screen in the navigation bar.

Complete at least 12 topics.

Note: These links will automatically take you to the corresponding learning paths in ALEKS.

Week 2 Play - Play

Summary

Text

Throughout this course, you’re learning how organization will increase your productivity as a student

and in your career. In this week’s Interactive

Experience, you’ll get a real-world lesson on how

organizing your life can help you set aside the time you need to succeed. And you’ll focus on the

priorities that should take precedence in this course.

Directions: Please complete this week's Interactive

Experience (link below), and when finished,

answer a few questions about it by clicking on the Week 2 Play Questions link at the bottom. When

you are finished answering, you will receive your points for the interactive activity this week.

The Week's Interactive Experience

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Scoring Guide

Week 3 Assignment - Assignment

Summary

Text

Instructions: Please click on the ALEKS link below to access the material used for this course. You

may also use the ALEKS link located on the left-hand side of your screen in the navigation bar.

Complete at least 12 topics.

Note: These links will automatically take you to your unique learning path in ALEKS.

Week 3 Play - Play

Summary

Text

Nicole Lapin is a New

York

Times bestselling author, financial expert, and successful

businesswoman. Just like you, she has to balance her personal and professional needs to reach her

goals each day—especially while she’s in the middle of a major book tour. In this week’s Strayer

Story, get a behind-the-scenes look at Nicole’s life while on the road and learn how she uses her

productivity skill to organize her day, manage her time, and deal with the unexpected.

Directions: Click on the Week 3 Video link below to watch this week's video and answer a few

questions about it.

Note: Closed Captions (CCs) are available in the video. To turn them ON/OFF, use the settings

button (gear icon) at the bottom right. In the pop-up window, click the box under “Captions,” and

choose English. You can also download the video's transcript if desired.

Scoring Guide

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permission of Strayer University.

Week 4 Assignment 1 - Assignment

Summary

Text

Instructions: Please click on the ALEKS link below to access the material used for this course. You

may also use the ALEKS link located on the left-hand side of your screen in the navigation bar.

Complete at least 12 topics.

Note: These links will automatically take you to your unique learning path in ALEKS.

Week 4 Assignment 2 - Assignment

Summary

Text

Skill Being Assessed

Productivity (organization)

Overview

Organization is a foundation for productivity as well as for solving math problems. In MAT110

applying organizational skills is two-fold. First, it is essential to being productive, for example when

you organize your workspace and manage your time, which allows you to be a successful student.

Second, organizational skills are also essential when solving math problems since you must plan

how to solve a problem, organize the steps in a logical order, and work efficiently through those

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steps. Each time you solve a math problem, you are strengthening your organizational skills which

are valued by employers and will help you lead a more productive life.

Each of these problems will assess your ability to explain how you would apply organizational skills

to math problems in real world situations. This skill is valuable in the workplace and in everyday

activities where math is necessary.

Instructions

Use of the provided assignment template is required.

Week 4 Assignment Template [DOCX]

You do not need to do any research or cite sources in order to answer these questions. When you

have answered all parts of the assignment, save the template with your completed responses as a

Word document titled: Your Name_ MAT110_Week_4_Assignment and submit it in Blackboard in

Week 4.

Resources

U.S. Census Bureau Annual Business Survey. 2020. Data year 2019. Graph.

https://www.census.gov/library/visualizations/2021/comm/most-business-owners-have-a-bachelors-

degree.html

Course Outcome:

Explain organizational strategies that can be applied to the field of mathematics.

Scoring Guide

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1a. Scenario 1: Identify a situation that would fit into the scenario and explain how you would organize

the calculation to solve it without a calculator. 10 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

did not identify a

situation that

would fit into the

scenario or

explain how you

would organize

the calculation to

solve without a

calculator.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Identified a

situation that

would fit into the

scenario but did

not explain how

you would

organize the

calculation to

solve without a

calculator.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Identified a

situation that

would fit into the

scenario and

explained how

you would

organize the

calculation to

solve without a

calculator. 2

errors.

Competent (80-

89%)

Identified a

situation that

would fit into the

scenario and

explained how

you would

organize the

calculation to

solve without a

calculator. 1

error.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Identified a

situation that

would fit into the

scenario and

accurately

explained how

you would

organize the

calculation to

solve without a

calculator.

1b. Scenario 2: Explain how you would solve this problem by organizing a sample calculation. 10 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

did not explain

how you would

solve this

problem by

organizing a

sample

calculation.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Explanation

and/or

calculation was

not related to the

scenario or

contained 3 or

more errors.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Explained how

you would solve

this problem by

organizing a

sample

calculation. 2

errors.

Competent (80-

89%)

Explained how

you would solve

this problem by

organizing a

sample

calculation. 1

error.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Explained how

you would solve

this problem by

organizing a

sample

calculation. 0

errors.

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1c. Explain the importance of organization in the field of mathematics and reflect on how correct

organization of a problem can help you in everyday life. 13 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

did not explain

the importance of

organization in

the field of

mathematics nor

reflected on how

correct

organization can

help you in

everyday life.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Explained the

importance of

organization in

the field of

mathematics OR

reflected on how

correct

organization of a

problem can help

you in everyday

life.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Explained the

importance of

organization in

the field of

mathematics and

reflected on how

correct

organization of a

problem can help

you in everyday

life. General

response without

real-life

examples.

Competent (80-

89%)

Explained the

importance of

organization in

the field of

mathematics and

reflected on how

correct

organization of a

problem can help

you in everyday

life. Included at

least one real

world example in

1-2 sentences.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Explained the

importance of

organization in

the field of

mathematics and

reflected on how

correct

organization of a

problem can help

you in everyday

life. Included at

least one real

world example in

3+ sentences.

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permission of Strayer University.

2a. Explain a recommendation based on data from a graph. Use two specific examples from the graph

to support your response. 20 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

did not explain

your

recommendation

based on the

data.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Explained your

recommendation

based on the

data without

using any

specific

examples from

the graph as

support. Or, the

explanation was

not accurate

based on the

graph data.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Explained your

recommendation

based on the

data using only

one specific

example from the

graph as

support.

Explanation

lacked clarity or

detail.

Competent (80-

89%)

Explained your

recommendation

based on the

data using two

specific

examples from

the graph as

support. The

explanation

lacked clarity.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Explained your

recommendation

based on the

data using two

specific

examples from

the graph as

support. The

explanation was

clear and

detailed.

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permission of Strayer University.

2b. Explain why a bar graph is useful for organizing categorical data. Support your explanation with

two different observations from the graph. 13 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

did not explain

why a bar graph

is useful for

organizing

categorical data.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Explained why a

bar graph is

useful for

organizing

categorical data.

Explanation was

inaccurate or

lacked clarity and

was not

supported with

any observations

from the graph.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Explained why a

bar graph is

useful for

organizing

categorical data.

Explanation was

not supported

with any

observations

from the graph.

Competent (80-

89%)

Explained why a

bar graph is

useful for

organizing

categorical data.

Explanation was

accurate but was

supported with

only one

observation from

the graph.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Explained why a

bar graph is

useful for

organizing

categorical data.

Explanation was

accurate and

was supported

with two

observations

from the graph.

3. Explain how you would organize your step-by-step calculations in evaluating the order of operations

problem. 34 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

did not explain

how to organize

the step-by-step

calculations in

evaluating the

order of

operations

problem.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Explained how to

organize the

step-by-step

calculations in

evaluating the

order of

operations

problem.

Accurate

explanation of

two steps.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Explained how to

organize the

step-by-step

calculations in

evaluating the

order of

operations

problem.

Accurate

explanation of

three steps.

Competent (80-

89%)

Explained how to

organize the

step-by-step

calculations in

evaluating the

order of

operations

problem.

Accurate

explanation of

four steps.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Explained how to

organize the

step-by-step

calculations in

evaluating the

order of

operations

problem.

Accurate

explanation of all

five steps.

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Week 5 Assignment - Assignment

Summary

Text

Instructions: Please click on the ALEKS link below to access the material used for this course. You

may also use the ALEKS link located on the left-hand side of your screen in the navigation bar.

Complete at least 12 topics.

Note: These links will automatically take you to your unique learning path in ALEKS.

Week 5 Reflect - Reflect

Summary

Text

The following question will give you a chance to self-evaluate, to think about what you’ve been

learning in this course, and to draw your own conclusions about how you can apply productivity

effectively in your life. Your answer may be used to determine how to improve the program for future

students. Your answer will not be used for marketing purposes. Please respond in a paragraph of at

least 5–7 sentences to fully address the question. Be sure to use your own words!

How can you use the organizational strategies you have learned in this course to help

you improve your productivity as a student? Why do you think this is important?

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permission of Strayer University.

Open a Word document to write your answers. When you are done, save and upload your Word

document with your responses.

Make sure to click Submit when you are done.

Scoring Guide

Critically reflects by addressing the “what” and “why” of the question(s) by connecting specific

examples from personal experience and course content to the response. 100 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Reflection does

not address the

“what” or “why”

of the

question(s).

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Reflection

addresses only

part of the

question and/or

does not use

examples from

personal

experience or

course content to

support

response.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Reflection

addresses the

“what” and “why”

of the question(s)

using general

examples from

personal

experience

and/or course

content.

Competent (80-

89%)

Critically reflects

by addressing

the “what” and

“why” of the

question(s) by

discussing

specific

examples from

personal

experience

and/or course

content, but not

connecting each

of them to the

response.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Critically reflects

by addressing

the “what” and

“why” of the

question(s) by

connecting

specific

examples from

personal

experience

and/or course

content to the

response.

Week 6 Assignment - Assignment

Summary

Text

information and may not be copied, further distributed, or otherwise disclosed in whole or in part, without the expressed written

permission of Strayer University.

Instructions: Please click on the ALEKS link below to access the material used for this course. You

may also use the ALEKS link located on the left-hand side of your screen in the navigation bar.

Complete at least 12 topics.

Note: These links will automatically take you to your unique learning path in ALEKS.

Week 7 Assignment 1 - Assignment

Summary

Text

Instructions: Please click on the ALEKS link below to access the material used for this course. You

may also use the ALEKS link located on the left-hand side of your screen in the navigation bar.

Complete at least 12 topics.

Note: These links will automatically take you to your unique learning path in ALEKS.

Week 7 Assignment 2 - Assignment

Summary

Text

Skill Being Assessed

Mathematical Reasoning

Overview

Every day we are in situations where we need to apply math skills to solve problems. Being

proficient with arithmetic and algebra can help you make decisions that could help you save money,

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maximize your time, and live a more productive life. For this assignment, we will assess your ability

to use basic arithmetic and algebra to solve real-world quantitative problems.

Instructions

Use of the provided assignment template is required.

Week 7 Assignment Template [DOCX]

You do not need to do any research or cite sources in order to answer these questions. When you

have answered all parts of the assignment, save the template with your completed responses as a

Word document titled: Your Name_ MAT110_Week_7_Assignment and submit it in Blackboard in

Week 7.

Course Outcome:

Use basic arithmetic and algebra to solve real-world quantitative problems.

Scoring Guide

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permission of Strayer University.

Scenario Choice One. Answer all four questions accurately: 1. What information do you have/need? 2.

What steps would you take to solve this problem and what formula(s) will you use? 3. How would you

calculate the result? 4. Explain your result in the context of the original situation/problem. 33 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

elements of the

submission do

not align with

minimum

gradable

standard.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Submission

contains

accurate

responses for at

least one of the

following: 1.

Information, 2.

Steps to solve

and formula(s),

3. Calculation, 4.

Explanation of

result in context

of original

situation/problem

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Submission

contains

accurate

responses for at

least two of the

following: 1.

Information, 2.

Steps to solve

and formula(s),

3. Calculation, 4.

Explanation of

result in context

of original

situation/problem

Competent (80-

89%)

Submission

contains

accurate

responses for at

least three of the

following: 1.

Information, 2.

Steps to solve

and formula(s),

3. Calculation, 4.

Explanation of

result in context

of original

situation/problem

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Submission

contains

accurate

responses for all

of the following:

1. Information, 2.

Steps to solve

and formula(s),

3. Calculation, 4.

Explanation of

result in context

of original

situation/problem

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permission of Strayer University.

Scenario Choice Two. Answer all four questions accurately: 1. What information do you have/need? 2.

What steps would you take to solve this problem and what formula(s) will you use? 3. How would you

calculate the result? 4. Explain your result in the context of the original situation/problem. 33 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

elements of the

submission do

not align with

minimum

gradable

standard.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Submission

contains

accurate

responses for at

least one of the

following: 1.

Information, 2.

Steps to solve

and formula(s),

3. Calculation, 4.

Explanation of

result in context

of original

situation/problem

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Submission

contains

accurate

responses for at

least two of the

following: 1.

Information, 2.

Steps to solve

and formula(s),

3. Calculation, 4.

Explanation of

result in context

of original

situation/problem

Competent (80-

89%)

Submission

contains

accurate

responses for at

least three of the

following: 1.

Information, 2.

Steps to solve

and formula(s),

3. Calculation, 4.

Explanation of

result in context

of original

situation/problem

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Submission

contains

accurate

responses for all

of the following:

1. Information, 2.

Steps to solve

and formula(s),

3. Calculation, 4.

Explanation of

result in context

of original

situation/problem

information and may not be copied, further distributed, or otherwise disclosed in whole or in part, without the expressed written

permission of Strayer University.

Scenario Choice Three. Answer all four questions accurately: 1. What information do you have/need?

2. What steps would you take to solve this problem and what formula(s) will you use? 3. How would

you calculate the result? 4. Explain your result in the context of the original situation/problem. 34 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

elements of the

submission do

not align with

minimum

gradable

standard.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Submission

contains

accurate

responses for at

least one of the

following: 1.

Information, 2.

Steps to solve

and formula(s),

3. Calculation, 4.

Explanation of

result in context

of original

situation/problem

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Submission

contains

accurate

responses for at

least two of the

following: 1.

Information, 2.

Steps to solve

and formula(s),

3. Calculation, 4.

Explanation of

result in context

of original

situation/problem

Competent (80-

89%)

Submission

contains

accurate

responses for at

least three of the

following: 1.

Information, 2.

Steps to solve

and formula(s),

3. Calculation, 4.

Explanation of

result in context

of original

situation/problem

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Submission

contains

accurate

responses for all

of the following:

1. Information, 2.

Steps to solve

and formula(s),

3. Calculation, 4.

Explanation of

result in context

of original

situation/problem

Week 8 Assignment - Assignment

Summary

Text

Instructions: Please click on the ALEKS link below to access the material used for this course. You

may also use the ALEKS link located on the left-hand side of your screen in the navigation bar.

Complete at least 12 topics.

Note: These links will automatically take you to your unique learning path in ALEKS.

information and may not be copied, further distributed, or otherwise disclosed in whole or in part, without the expressed written

permission of Strayer University.

Week 8 Play - Play

Summary

Text

You use math to solve everyday problems. So why not use it to assist you with your personal

finances? Whether you’re deciding which loan to apply for or figuring out the best way to pay off your

debt, strengthening your problem solving skills is your secret weapon to making successful

decisions.

When picking out a new vehicle, many people struggle between the option of buying versus leasing.

In this week’s Strayer

Talk, financial expert Nicole Lapin helps you practice your problem solving skill

to decide between buying and leasing a car. That’s knowledge you can drive all the way to the bank!

Directions: Please watch this week's video and answer a few questions about the video by clicking

on the Week 8 Video link below.

Note: Closed Captions (CCs) are available in the video. To turn them ON/OFF, use the settings

button (gear icon) at the bottom right. In the pop-up window, click the box under “Captions,” and

choose English. You can also download the video's transcript if desired.

Scoring Guide

Week 9 Assignment - Assignment

Summary

Text

information and may not be copied, further distributed, or otherwise disclosed in whole or in part, without the expressed written

permission of Strayer University.

Instructions: Please click on the ALEKS link below to access the material used for this course. You

may also use the ALEKS link located on the left-hand side of your screen in the navigation bar.

Complete at least 12 topics.

Note: These links will automatically take you to your unique learning path in ALEKS.

Week 9 Reflect - Reflect

Summary

Text

The following question will give you a chance to self-evaluate, to think about what you’ve been

learning in this course, and to draw your own conclusions about how you can apply problem solving

effectively in your life. Your answer may be used to determine how to improve the program for future

students. Your answer will not be used for marketing purposes. Please respond in a paragraph of at

least 5–7 sentences to fully address the question. Be sure to use your own words!

Describe in detail how you can use problem solving in personal, professional, or

mathematical problems?

Open a Word document to write your answers. When you are done, save and upload your Word

document with your responses.

Make sure to click Submit when you are done.

Scoring Guide

information and may not be copied, further distributed, or otherwise disclosed in whole or in part, without the expressed written

permission of Strayer University.

Critically reflects by addressing the “what” and “why” of the question(s) by connecting specific

examples from personal experience and course content to the response. 100 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Reflection does

not address the

“what” or “why”

of the

question(s).

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Reflection

addresses only

part of the

question and/or

does not use

examples from

personal

experience or

course content to

support

response.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Reflection

addresses the

“what” and “why”

of the question(s)

using general

examples from

personal

experience

and/or course

content.

Competent (80-

89%)

Critically reflects

by addressing

the “what” and

“why” of the

question(s) by

discussing

specific

examples from

personal

experience

and/or course

content, but not

connecting each

of them to the

response.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Critically reflects

by addressing

the “what” and

“why” of the

question(s) by

connecting

specific

examples from

personal

experience

and/or course

content to the

response.

Week 10 Assignment 1 - Assignment

Summary

Text

Instructions: Please click on the ALEKS link below to access the material used for this course. You

may also use the ALEKS link located on the left-hand side of your screen in the navigation bar.

Complete at least 12 topics.

Note: These links will automatically take you to your unique learning path in ALEKS.

Week 10 Assignment 2 - Assignment

information and may not be copied, further distributed, or otherwise disclosed in whole or in part, without the expressed written

permission of Strayer University.

Summary

Text

Skill Being Assessed

Mathematical Reasoning

Overview

Probability and descriptive statistics are used all around us (think: life expectancy, batting averages,

chances of rain, election results, sales, lottery tickets). Both give us an opportunity to analyze data

and are especially useful for making decisions. Each of the following problems will assess your

ability to use basic probability and descriptive statistics to solve real-world quantitative problems.

Instructions

Use of the provided assignment template is required.

Week 10 Assignment Template [DOCX]

You do not need to do any research or cite sources in order to answer these questions. When you

have answered all parts of the assignment, save the template with your completed responses as a

Word document titled: Your Name_ MAT110_Week_10_Assignment and submit it in Blackboard in

Week 10.

Course Outcome:

Use basic probability and descriptive statistics to solve real-world quantitative problems.

Scoring Guide

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permission of Strayer University.

Explain why descriptive statistics or probability is useful in life, using two specific examples. 33 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

elements of the

submission do

not align with

minimum

gradable

standard.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Explained why

descriptive

statistics or

probability is

useful in life. Did

not provide

examples.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Explained why

descriptive

statistics or

probability is

useful in life.

Provided general

example(s).

Competent (80-

89%)

Explained why

descriptive

statistics or

probability is

useful in life.

Provided one

specific example.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Explained why

descriptive

statistics or

probability is

useful in life

using two

specific

examples.

Communicate a recommendation about a claim based on data, supporting your explanation with at

least two probabilities. 34 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

elements of the

submission do

not align with

minimum

gradable

standard.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Communicated a

recommendation

about a claim but

was not based

on data provided.

Did not support

your explanation

with examples of

probability.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Communicated a

recommendation

about a claim

based on data.

Did not support

your explanation

with examples of

probability.

Competent (80-

89%)

Communicated a

recommendation

about a claim

based on data.

Supported your

explanation with

one probability.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Communicated a

recommendation

about a claim

based on data.

Supported your

explanation with

at least two

probabilities.

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permission of Strayer University.

3a. Calculate the mean, median, and mode for each shift using the data provided. Explain your

calculations. 15 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

elements of the

submission do

not align with

minimum

gradable

standard.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Calculated either

the mean,

median, or mode

for each shift

using the data

provided. Two of

the calculations

are incorrect or

missing. No

explanation.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Calculated the

mean, median,

and mode for

each shift using

the data

provided. One of

the calculations

are incorrect.

Explained the

calculations.

Competent (80-

89%)

Calculated the

mean, median,

mode for each

shift using the

data provided.

Did not explain

the calculations.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Accurately

calculated the

mean, median,

and mode for

each shift using

the data

provided.

Explained the

calculations.

3b. Accurately explain which descriptive statistic (mean, median, or mode) is most relevant, including

specific details to support your response. 18 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

elements of the

submission do

not align with

minimum

gradable

standard.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Did not

accurately

explain which

descriptive

statistic was the

most relevant.

Did not provide

details to support

your response.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Accurately

explained which

descriptive

statistic was the

most relevant.

Did not provide

details to support

your response.

Competent (80-

89%)

Accurately

explained which

descriptive

statistic was the

most relevant.

Provided general

details to support

your response.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Accurately

explained which

descriptive

statistic was the

most relevant.

Included specific

details to support

your response.

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permission of Strayer University.

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