Quantitative Literacy
Whether you call it quantititave literacy, quantitative reasoning, mathematical literacy, or numeracy, it's a hot topic in educational circles -- and essential knowledge for navigating life in the 21st century.
Carleton faculty and staff from a range of disciplines have been meeting to consider whether students at the College are developing these essential quantitative skills to the fullest. This page will continue to be updated as we continue that discussion.
Quantitative Literacy Links
Quantitative Skills in the Geosciences information
Bowdoin Quantitative Skills Program
Dartmouth Center for Mathematics and Quantitative Education
Macalester College Quantitative Methods for Public Policy program
Trinity College, Hartford (Quantitative Literacy program)
Wellesley College Quantitative Reasoning program
Kenyon College Quantitative Literacy requirement
St. Olaf Quantitative Literacy Page
MAA Quantitative Literacy Recommendations
NCED Quantitative Literacy Page
University of Colorado, Denver Quantitative Literacy Page
Print References
Steen, executive editor, 2001, Mathematics and Democracy: The Case for Quantitative Literacy, National Council on Education and the Disciplines
Richardson and McCallum, “Quantitative Literacy and the Curriculum”, 2002
