Quantitative literacy places a focus on the application of mathematical skills in the real world. Analyzing data and drawing inferences based on the data is an example of quantitative literacy. Understanding the impact of mathematics throughout history and in today's society is also a crucial component of quantitative literacy. Mathematics examines the abstract concepts of mathematics without application. Calculus and geometry are two examples of mathematics since they remain abstract concepts until applied to real world problems.
I expect to encounter more real-world problems in quantitative literacy versus the pure mathematics I encountered in high school. Most of the mathematics I encountered in high school examined the abstract structure of mathematics. I also expect quantitative literacy to demonstrate ways to apply abstract concepts to real-world …show more content…
Confidence with mathematics, cultural appreciation, interpreting data, logical thinking, making decisions, mathematics in context, number sense, practical skills, prerequisites of knowledge, and symbol sense are all elements of quantitative literacy. I would consider cultural appreciation to be my weakest element of quantitative literacy since I don't have a full understanding of the role mathematics play in inquiry, progress, and the comprehension of issues. I would deem practical skills as my strongest element of quantitative literacy since I regularly find myself applying mathematics to solve problems I