STSU 112 - Building Math Confidence

Designed for those who want to improve their attitude toward mathematics. Explores feelings and develops strategies to overcome math phobia. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving approaches to diagrammed, descriptive, and symbolic number problems. This course is open to students at all levels of mathematical skills, whether preparing for a job, college courses, a test, or living in a world where numbers matter. One hour lecture/discussion each week.

1 semester hour

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding how management of success in mathematics differs from all other academic subjects.
Identify personal strengths and weaknesses in the study of mathematics.
Demonstrate specific math study skills such as time management, homework skills, reading math book, math test-taking skills and relaxation.
Explain how math anxiety impacts the study of mathematics
Create a positive learning environment for mathematics.
Develop a math educational plan that is consistent with the student’s major.

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