Elena Bray Speth|Jennifer L. Momsen|Gregory A Moyerbrailean|Diane Ebert?May|Tammy M. Long|Sara A. Wyse|Debra Linton
1, 2, 3, 4: Infusing Quantitative Literacy into Introductory Biology
Saint Louis University|North Dakota State University|Michigan State University|Bethel University|Central Michigan University
biology twentyfirst century increasingly quantitative science undergraduate biology education therefore needs provide opportunities students develop fluency tools language quantitative disciplines quantitative literacy ql important future scientists well citizens need interpret numeric information databased claims regarding nearly every aspect daily life address need ql biology education incorporated quantitative concepts throughout semesterlong introductory biology course large research university early course assessed quantitative skills students bring introductory biology classroom found students difficulties performing simple calculations representing data graphically articulating datadriven arguments response students learning needs infused course quantitative concepts aligned existing course content learning objectives effectiveness approach demonstrated significant improvement quality students graphical representations biological data infusing ql introductory biology presents challenges study however supports conclusion feasible context existing course consistent goals college biology education promotes students development important quantitative skills