Advanced Quantitative Reasoning Jeremy Whitt Advanced Quantitative Reasoning

-Bachelors of Science Degree in Education -Secondary Mathematics Education The expectations of this college in producing Quality Educators is why I chose to go here. Will be future leaders in the teaching of secondary mathematics Will have the ability to challenge all future high school students mathematically Will advance their future students education achievement in mathematics Will have the ability to make mathematics accessible to all students Will have the desire to prepare more high school students mathematically to enter higher education and succeed when they get there.

Students completing the undergraduate program receive a comprehensive mathematics education degree consisting of 36 hours of mathematics courses including a pair of capstone mathematics courses specifically designed for secondary school mathematics teachers, 9 hours of secondary mathematics Education courses, and 3 hours of statistical data analysis.

-You CAN start out with a College Algebra class but this has the chance to put you a semester or more behind in an academic plan. -Alabama expects applicants to begin Mathematics courses in this field at the MATH 125 Level – Calculus I.

Each class is a prerequisite for the next level math class.

Math Placement Test New Freshmen: Those required to take the Math Placement Assessment will do so during Orientation. In order to be exempt from the assessment, students must meet one of the following criteria; -You have math transfer credit that has already been approved -You scored a 29 or higher on the ACT math test OR a 640 or higher on the SAT math test AND you have successfully completed a high school calculus course (grade of C- or higher)

Precalculus Trigonometry Calculus & Its Applications Math Placement Exam score UA course placement, PROBLEM SETS and course information                 Course Name 0-189 MA 005 Remedial Mathematics 190-309 MA 100 Intermediate Algebra 250-588 MA 110 Finite Mathematics (not a prerequisite for MA 113) 310-439 MA 112 Precalculus Algebra no placement possible MA 113 Precalculus Trigonometry 380-439 MA 115 Precalculus Algebra/ Trigonometry 440-588 MA 121 Calculus & Its Applications MA 125 Calculus I

Important Information About the Math Placement Tests: -NO CALCULATORS allowed -50 minute time limit -55 problems -Computer based -Multiple choice -Scored immediately -Based on a variety of topics taught in undergraduate mathematics courses at UA -One retest allowed if you: -Wait at least one week -Haven't been enrolled in a UA -mathematics course

If you start at with a beginner course: MATH 005 Remedial Mathematics. No credit awarded. Prerequisite: One unit of high-school mathematics. Brief review of arithmetic operations followed by intensive drill in basic algebraic concepts: factoring, operations with polynomials and rational expressions, linear equations and word problems, graphing linear equations, simplification of expressions involving radicals or negative exponents, and elementary work with quadratic equations. Grades are reported as pass/fail. All of these topics are or will be used in AQR.

Beginning at the recommended level: MATH 125 Calculus I. 4 hours. Prerequisites: MATH 112 and MATH 113, MATH 115, or placement. This is the first of three courses in the basic calculus sequence. Topics include the limit of a function; the derivative of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and the definite integral. Applications of the derivative are covered in detail, including approximations of error using differentials, maxima and minima problems, and curve sketching using calculus. There is also a brief review of selected pre-calculus topics at the beginning of the course. Degree credit will not be granted for both MATH 121 and MATH 125. None of these topics will be covered in AMDM.

These are the math classes I will be required to take during the pursuit of my degree. These are the required courses that I must take.

Electives I will also be required to take general elective classes and elective math courses as well. MATH 432 Graph Theory and Applications. 3 hours. Prerequisite: MATH 237 or MATH 257. Survey of several of the main ideas of general theory with applications to network theory. Topics include oriented and non-oriented linear graphs, spanning trees, branching and connectivity, accessibility, planar graphs, networks and flows, matching, and applications. Usually offered in the fall semester.

Why I took AQR this year… I wanted a challenging curriculum. Not one that I felt I could not do anything and pass… A new type of mathematics not previously offered at any school in the Conroe ISD. To learn techniques and strategies that will give me a unique perspective on how to approach problem solving. To improve my level of professionalism so that I have the advantage upon completion of high school. To have an opportunity to improve my collaboration and presentational skills.

Cost of a college class… this would include College Algebra… Hours Resident   Nonresident 1 $600.00 * $1,125.00 2 $930.00 $1,990.00 3 $1,260.00 $2,860.00 4 $1,590.00 $3,730.00

Tuition Costs: Undergraduate Campus rates Full Time Rates - per semester Hours Resident Nonresident 12-16 $3,950.00 $10,250.00 Enrolled hours over 16 are assessed an overload fee per hour of $325.00 for undergraduate residents and $865.00 for undergraduate nonresidents.

Cost of Textbook Intermediate Algebra 1st edition New Price: Martin Gay (Binder Ready) Publisher: Pearson ISBN 0-558-69561-2 New Price: $112.75 Used Price: $64.79

*Scholarship Opportunities* Entering freshmen must submit the following by December 1st of their senior year in high school in order to receive priority consideration for academic scholarships: Complete the application for admission Complete the application for scholarships Step-by-step instructions for completing the scholarship application Official high school transcript Official test score on either the ACT or SAT Required scholarship documentation (if applicable)

National Merit Semifinalist or National Achievement Semifinalist Package for 2010-2011 As a National Merit or Achievement Semifinalist, once you are admitted to UA with a 3.5 cumulative grade point average, we will offer you a Presidential Scholarship, which pays the value of tuition for 4 years. You must be admitted by December 1*** of your senior year in high school to be considered for this scholarship (this would include completing the application for admission as well as the scholarship application).

Value of tuition in-state or out-of-state for 4 years National Merit Finalist or National Achievement Finalist Package for 2010-2011 Value of tuition in-state or out-of-state for 4 years 4 years of on-campus housing at regular room rate* (based on assignment by Housing and Residential Communities) $1,000 per year University National Merit/Achievement Scholarship for 4 years One time allowance of $2,000 for use in summer research or international study (after completing one year of study at UA) Laptop computer**

An in-state first-time freshman student who meets the December 1st Capstone Scholar An in-state first-time freshman student who meets the December 1st scholarship priority deadline, has a 27 ACT or 1210-1240 SAT score and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a Capstone Scholar and will receive $1,500 per year ($6,000 over four years).

An out-of-state first-time freshman student who Collegiate Scholar An out-of-state first-time freshman student who meets the December 1st scholarship priority deadline, has a 28-29 ACT or 1250-1320 SAT score and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a Collegiate Scholar and will receive $3,500 per year ($14,000 over four years)

Benefiting from this course: I feel that after having taken the full course I will: Have learned techniques and strategies that will give me a unique perspective on how to approach problem solving. have improved my level of professionalism so that I have the advantage upon completion of high school. have improved my collaboration and presentation skills. Have become a more critical thinker about knowledge attained in order to make informed decisions around a wide range of situations.

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