It is a study of mathematical systems, sets, measurement, linear functions, matrices, counting, statistics, and geometry. The hand held calculator is studied and used throughout the course.
Special attention is paid to applications of the various ideas explored.
Efforts will be made throughout the course to enhance the student's development in the psychomotor, social, emotional, and spiritual domains as well as the cognitive domain. To learn what a mathematical system is and to develop that understanding with some non-traditional models. To develop the ideas of lines and linear equations, with applications. To develop an elementary understanding of mathematical modeling through a study of matrices and some applications of matrix methods. To gain a basic understanding and application of elementary statistics.