Florida’s Mathematical Thinking in Context Pathway
The creation of MGF 1130 and 1131 courses in Florida focuses on solving problems in context, using realistic applications for students, and ultimately recognizing math as a human endeavor. Liberal arts math and quantitative reasoning solutions from Pearson can be tailored specifically to MGF 1130 and 1131. Each program offers full coverage of topics needed, along with the flexibility in MyLab Math to build your course for your specific outcomes.
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Resources to support mathematical thinking
When thinking about what you may need to support student learning, and your own course preparation, for MGF 1130 and 1131, be assured that Pearson’s solutions have you covered no matter the approach you’ll take. Each program addresses different course considerations in their own way – from activities to encourage critical thinking, to using spreadsheets for analysis, to bringing in animations and applets to help students conceptualize topics, and more.
Activities
Bennett/Briggs offers a printable activity manual so instructors can bring in optional activities for a dynamic classroom that encourages critical thinking.
Learning Catalytics
An interactive student response tool that encourages team-based learning with the students’ own devices, Learning Catalytics is available with every program. Every title includes premade text-specific questions to help instructors get up and running with this engagement tool.
Workbooks
Workbooks give students the all-important opportunity to put pencil to paper and keep their work organized. Available for each title, workbooks can be used for out of class practice, or to structure time in the classroom.
Animations and Applets
To support conceptual understanding, each title includes animations and applets in the MyLab. These can be assigned, or can be used for front of the room demonstrations to support classtime.
Integrated Review
For students who need a refresher on prerequisite topics, each MyLab course includes embedded just-in-time prior skills, with premade editable assignments and remediation resources.
Real-life applications
Each title brings its own distinct flavor to the table, including the types of real world applications they use to teach the mathematical topics. What’s universal is that applications are meant to pique students’ interest – be it personal issues like health and finance, or issues any citizen should be able to engage with, like elections and climate.
Build your course
Ready to build your course? Each title has the topical coverage to work for MGF 1130 and 1131. View information about how each title aligns with the course outcomes – we'll be updating this as we learn more.
Want to learn more about quantitative reasoning? Hear from author Jeff Bennett about the value of quantitative reasoning for today’s students.
Or register for a webinar about structuring a QR classroom with author Eric Gaze.
