The textbook content is aligned to the following learning outcomes.
Chapter 2: Growth Models
- Review topics needed for success in Growth Models
- Make calculations and predictions using recursive and explicit equations for both linear and exponential growth
- Identify appropriate model (linear, exponential, or logistic) for a given scenario
Chapter 3: Finance
- Review topics needed for success in Finance
- Calculate taxes as well as the interest rate, initial deposit, and total balance of both simple and compound interest situations
- Use a spreadsheet to calculate pertinent variables using financial mathematics formulas
- Analyze and model a real-life scenario, using financial math and technology skills
Chapter 4: Set Theory and Logic
- Review topics needed for success in Set Theory and Logic
- Identify logical fallacies
- Create truth tables to interpret statements and conditionals
- Use proper set notation and Venn diagrams to depict set relations and operations
- Evaluate arguments using logical inference, truth tables, and Venn diagrams
