Research Guides: Core Curriculum 2014: Empirical & Quantitative Skills

Core Objective Definition

Empirical and Quantitative Skills - to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Web Sites

Crossroads in Mathematics: Standards for Introductory College Mathematics Before Calculus
This is the full report for Crossroads in Mathematics. It is a product of the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges.

Library Resources

Articles and books on teaching quantitative skills can be found through LibSearch by searching for "quantitative skills" "higher education" teaching.

"quantitative skills" "higher education" teaching

Assessment

Inquiry and Analysis VALUE Rubric
AAC&U rubric for assessing inquiry and analysis skills.
Quantitative Literacy VALUE Rubric
AAC&U rubric for assessing quantitative skills.
Problem Solving VALUE Rubric
AAC&U rubric for assessing problem solving skills.

Relevant Article Databases

ERIC (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
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One of the strongest indexes of publications in education.
Professional Development Collection (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
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Provides a highly specialized collection of electronic information especially for professional educators, professional librarians and education researchers. This collection offers information on everything from children's health and development to cutting-edge pedagogical theory and practice.