Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning

Mason Core Quantitative Reasoning (AY 2022-2024)

Quantitative Reasoning (QR) courses develop students’ ability to apply mathematical and statistical concepts to analyze and interpret data, recognize patterns and relationships, and evaluate problems, enabling informed decision-making across personal, academic, and professional contexts.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Interpret Quantitative Information: Students will be able to interpret quantitative information (i.e., formulas, graphs, tables, models, and schematics) and draw inferences from them.
  2. Formulate a Problem Quantitatively: Students will be able to formulate a problem quantitatively and use appropriate arithmetical, algebraic, and/or statistical methods to solve the problem.
  3. Evaluate Logical Arguments: Students will be able to evaluate logical arguments using quantitative reasoning.
  4. Communicate Quantitative Results: Students will be able to communicate and present quantitative results effectively.

Assessment Findings

Based on the assessment of sampled student artifacts, the target of 70% was met for SLOs 1 and 2, but not for SLOs 3 and 4.

Assessment Report

For more detailed information on learning outcomes, assessment methods, results, and recommendations for improvement, see the Quantitative Reasoning Assessment Report.

Quantitative Reasoning Assessment Report (Spring 2025)

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