MAT 841 - Finite Math Support Lab

1. Examine math related attitudes
   1. Explain the causes of math anxiety
   2. Plan strategies for overcoming math anxiety
2. Develop time management in finite mathematics
   1. Discuss math time management
   2. Plan a study schedule
   3. Discuss how grades are calculated
3. Examine technology skills required for the study of finite mathematics
   1. Navigate the institution LMS
   2. Investigate the various software required for the course
   3. Explore Desmos, TI calculator, or other optional technologies
4. Apply problem solving and critical thinking skills to various finite mathematics scenarios
   1. Use problem solving strategies
   2. Develop appropriate mathematical models
   3. Make sense of graphical information
5. Interpret concepts used in the study of finite mathematics
   1. Communicate through examples what it means to understand mathematical and statistical concepts
   2. Demonstrate fundamental concepts within one’s own experiences
6. Demonstrate a basic understanding of arithmetic
   1. Perform calculations with fractions, decimals, and percentages
   2. Compute answers with the appropriate formulas
7. Support the main competencies within finite mathematics
   1. Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable
   2. Graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables
   3. Write linear models for verbal problems
   4. Perform basic matrix operations
   5. Solve systems of linear equations by a variety of methods
   6. Solve linear programming problems
   7. Perform basic set operations, using correct notation
   8. Identify the outcomes of counting problems and probability experiments.
   9. Evaluate the probabilities of basic problems such as dice, cards, coins, and balls
   10. Calculate conditional probabilities by various methods
   11. State characteristic properties of probability distributions
   12. Calculate the probabilities of events by means of known probability distributions