Gregory D. Foley|Deependra Budhathoki|Amrit B. Thapa|Harman P. Aryal
Instructor perspectives on quantitative reasoning for critical citizenship
Ohio University|Defiance College|Ohio University|Stockton University
abstract tertiary course quantitative reasoning qr potential develop key practical intellectual skills citizenship critical thinking problem solving quantitative literacy oral written communication article present research conducted four instructors qr course students enrolled wide variety nonscience degree programs university united states course used studentinquiry approach proportional reasoning probability statistical reasoning mathematical modeling findings framed 5 c model qr entails c ritical thinking link realworld c ontexts mathematical c oncepts supported student c ollaboration qr c ompetencies research addressed questions university instructors support student development skills needed critical citizenship support relates 5 c model found three four instructors viewed critical thinking central goal qr course supporting citizenship education four engaged students tasks designed develop combination skills associated citizenship including critical thinking selfquestioning collaboration communication discussion addresses issues courses merits challenges student engagement relative importance five cs importance instructional autonomy recommendations related professional development future research