Course Outline for Mathematics 243W
Noncredit Introduction To Probability and Statistics Workshop

Effective: Fall 2020
SLO Rev: 03/03/2021
Catalog Description:

MTH 243W - Noncredit Introduction To Probability and Statistics Workshop

36.00 Hours

May be repeated 99 time(s)
This noncredit course is part of a noncredit certificate of competency in preparation for Statistics and Liberal Arts Math. This course is free and students may repeat this course until mastery of the skills are met. This is a great class for students who are transitioning to college-level math coursework, who are unsure of their abilities, or who have been out of school for while and want additional support while completing MTH 43. This course consists of laboratory, study group, collaborative workshop or computer laboratory time for Introduction To Probability and Statistics, including review of prerequisite skills.
Corequisite: MTH 43.
1702.00 - Mathematics Skills
Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress
Type Hours
Laboratory 36.00
Total 36.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. read and write the mathematics used in Introduction To Probability and Statistics;
  2. use technology currently used in Introduction To Probability and Statistics;
  3. solve problems on their own and with peers without having to rely on an instructor.
  4. practice mathematical study skills that lead to success in math and statistics courses.
Course Content:
  1. Review converting fractions to decimals and decimals to percentages.
  2. Review scientific notation.
  3. Review adding, subtracting, multipying, and dividing fractions.
  4. Review solving linear equations.
  5. Review graphing of linear functions.
  6. Applications of principles and concepts of Introduction to Probability and Statistics.
  7. Discussion of affective domain and application of related skills.
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Collaboration
  2. Computer-assisted/graphing calculator instruction
  3. Distance Education
  4. Individual Instruction
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Practice solving challenging problems with peers, including examples from the AP Statistics Free Response questions.
  2. Additional examples from outside sources, particularly, socially and culturally relevant examples: analyze graphs of income inequality, homelessness in the bay area, and systemic racism in the prison system.
  3. Computer assignments using statistical software: Load a large data multivariate data file on test scores into statistical software. Create appropriate graphical displays and obtain summary statistics. Write a brief analysis of the data based on these graphical and numerical summaries.
  1. Class Work
  2. Attendance
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Increase confidence in understanding mathematical concepts, communicating ideas and thinking analytically.
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Barbara Illowsky, Susan Dean (2018). Introductory Statistics OpenStax.
  2. Matt Davis (2015). Meaningful Statistics Pearson.
  3. Carnegie Mellon University (2016). Open Learning Initiative Carnegie Mellon University.
  1. Wah, et. al. Supplement to Open learning Initiative. None , .
  1. StatCrunch. Pearson, (/e).
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
This noncredit course is part of a noncredit certificate of competency in preparation for Statistics and Liberal Arts Math. This course is free and students may repeat this course until mastery of the skills are met. This is a great class for students who are transitioning to college-level math coursework, who are unsure of their abilities, or who have been out of school for while and want additional support while completing MTH 43.
Corequisite: MTH 43.
Discipline:
Mathematics*, Mathematics-Basic Skills: Noncredit, or