Quantitative Reasoning – The application of mathematical, logical and statistical skills to interpret data and produce new information.
Competency Level Demonstrated Behavior Associated Skills Example
Level I Performs basic computations to Analysis Matt needed to determine how much equipment would be required in
Basic Experience solve problems using correct Quantitative Literacy the training rooms versus on the field, based on the number of students
mathematical techniques. Computational Fluency in each location. He calculated how many people he would need to help
move the heavier equipment into place.
Level II Uses mathematical skills and Analysis Emily was hired to be the Event Coordinator for the Spring semester. For
Practical Application reasoning to guide decisions on the Quantitative Literacy an upcoming event, she was asked to create a project plan to include the
job. Computational Fluency estimated number of volunteers needed based on past events, a budget
Forecasting projection for promotional marketing materials, and anticipated
Foresight revenues at the end of the project.
Planning
Level III Uses mathematical skills and other Analysis The Facilities department hired Joe to work on a project requiring CAD &
Advanced Application data to support findings and Quantitative Literacy Data Entry experience. Joe read and interpreted numerous planning
execute plan. Links related issues Computational Fluency documents and gathered requirements for the program. He calculated
together to see pattern or trend to Forecasting measurements for each building and the future requirements based on
solve problems. Foresight the plans. By translating the information into graphs and charts, Joe
Planning effectively represented the data the department needed.
Level IV Able to construct, apply and Analysis As a Teaching Assistant, Louisa helped students develop their
Subject Area Expertise present logical applications for Quantitative Literacy quantitative skills in data analysis and graph interpretation. Louisa
and Application mathematics using tables, graphs, Computational Fluency coached students to think of the best ways to represent their data that
diagrams or charts. Forecasting would tell the story using tables, graphs, diagrams or charts. Louisa
Foresight helped students use their basic mathematics and statistics skills to
Planning interpret, draw conclusions, and solve problems based on the student’s
Verbal Communication data.
Written Communication
Level V Ability to think critically and apply Analysis Angela’s extensive knowledge of the department’s work helped her
Mastery and Extensive mathematics and statistics skills to Quantitative Literacy create insightful web presentations that presented the information
Application interpret data, draw conclusions, Computational Fluency clearly and accurately. As the head Data Analyst, she designed archives
and solve problems. Illustrate data Forecasting for the Data Warehouse and analyzed department data for presentation
using tables, graphs, diagrams or Foresight to the college administration. She was able to use her quantitative skills
charts. Make decisions based in Planning combined with her strong communication skills to represent the data in a
statistical analysis. Verbal Communication logical, engaging and practical presentation for her audience.
Written Communication
