Competency 2: Quantitative Skills

A competency in Quantitative skills is also very important for a graduate to have. Because math is a part of our everyday life is important for students to be able to read, understand and form quantitative arguments, logical development, and mathematical methods. At the minimum for those who find math challenging, is to be able to know and use the mathematics needed in their general education requirements. Upon graduation graduates displaying an adequate competency in quantitative skills should:

•Be able to use, and understand how mathematics and problem solving is important in our everyday life.
•Be able to use the mathematics that were required for general education requirements.

Although I have always struggled with mathematics, it has become something that has taught me a lot about perseverance. Often having to revisit information, the competency of quantitative skills has challenged me. Although I would not consider myself a master, I understand it’s importance and have learned how to use the mathematics that have been taught to me through my general education requirements.

During my college career I have taken and completed math courses including: Math 055, Math 105, and am currently enrolled in Statistics 107. Although, I wanted to give up at times, my courses in math taught me that not everything in life is easy, and to persevere until I obtained my goals.


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During my education at UAS, I have been employed as an on campus Peer Advocate at the University. This Job position is funded by a grant from the State of Alaska department of Health and Social Services. Because the funding from the program came primarily form grant money, quantitative skills were often needed for filling out demographic forms, planning programming, and budgeting purposes. Because these skill were used properly, although the grant is ending this year, UAS is one of the front runners to receive a new grant that, will support the same program to the potential for more money.

Sample Demographic Form