DS 112 Building Math Confidence Course Description:  Designed for those who want to improve their attitude toward mathematics. Explores feelings & develops strategies to overcome math phobia. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving approaches to diagrammed, descriptive, & 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. Sample Syllabus Text Books   Explore feelings about math and develop insights to overcome math phobia Improve one's skill in handling simple arithmetic procedures Student will assist in developing individual program to overcome math phobia and improve math confidence and performance Study Skills  (many websites) MC Online Student Success Center Learning Styles Learning Styles Assignment Learning Styles Tip Sheet Online Academic Support Websites (study skills, goal setting, math skills, writing centers, and more)   Diversity  Teaching in a Multicultural Classroom Tips for Creating Inclusive Classrooms Teaching for Inclusion Additional Websites

 

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