Please review the technical requirements and course outcomes below before purchasing.
Quantitative Analysis I
$225.00
This course is designed to introduce students to basic and intermediate concepts of number sense and quantitative analysis. The course is designed to help students conceptualize abstract quantitative concepts as they relate to real-world problems and everyday life. The course provides extensive examples to help students explain and apply concepts. The course covers logic, basic number sense, algebraic concepts, geometry and visual modeling, and probability. This course will additionally provide students with the knowledge and skills to manage financial resources.
Requirements for earning college credit are listed below, please review before purchasing.
Additional information
What can you expect to do after successfully completing this course?
- Perform basic mental calculations including estimation, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, rounding, and factoring.
- Analyze, calculate, and convert basic fraction equations including proper, mixed, improper, equivalent, common, and uncommon denominators.
- Identify, analyze, and evaluate problems with decimals, ratios, and proportions, and rational proportions.
- Analyze and evaluate algebraic equations, including basic equations and inequalities.
- Analyze and evaluate functions, systems of equations, and exponential and logarithmic graphics.
- Identify and analyze the elements of a coordinate plane as it relates to linear equations and functions.
- Analyze and evaluate basic geometric shapes and equations.
- Analyze data, identify the correct graphic representation, and evaluate graphs to solve problems.
- Analyze data and calculate descriptive statistics.
- Analyze and evaluate data to determine basic statistics such as measures of spread, normal distribution, z-scores, confidence intervals, correlation, and regression.
- Analyze and calculate basic probability such as permutations, combinations, events, and simple probability.
- Analyze and calculate probability such as two events, AND probability, OR probability, and conditional probability.
How much work will it be?
Each TEL course includes 135-160 contact hours. The bulk of that will be reading the material, watching the instructional videos, and taking the Check Your Knowledge Participation Quizzes. Expect to spend at least 20 hours on the larger mastery assignments and the remainder studying for and taking your midterm and final exams. You have a full calendar year from registration to complete the course.
What support will you receive?
Even though the course is asyncronous so you can work through the course on your schedule, TEL's experienced instructors are active participants in your learning. They will hold regular office hours and make themselves available for any questions on the material. TEL also has Student Coaches who will check in on your progress, organize study groups, and help you set goals so you can be successful in your course.
Age and Identification Requirements
Students must be at least 13 years old to take a course through TEL. To be eligible for transferable college credit for this course, TEL must be able to verify your identity through a government-issued or school-issued photo ID. You will need an ID to complete the proctored mid-term and final examinations, as well as to apply for a transcript. You can begin your studies in this course while obtaining the appropriate identification but you must have the government-issued or school-issued photo ID prior to scheduling the mid-term exam.
Learn more about our exam proctoring in the FAQs.
Technological Requirements
PC
Hardware
- Intel Core 2 Duo (or AMD 64×2 Dual-Core) processor
- 1 GB RAM
- 80 GB hard drive
- 1024×768 resolution monitor
- Soundcard with microphone and speakers
- Built-in or external webcam
- Broadband internet connection with speeds of at least 2 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload. Hot spots are not recommended. Test internet speed at: http://www.speedtest.net
- Browser with pop-up blocker disabled
Software
- Windows 7 or above
Mac
Hardware
- Intel Core 2 Duo (or AMD 64×2 Dual-Core) processor
- 1 GB RAM
- 80 GB hard drive
- 1024×768 resolution monitor
- Soundcard with microphone and speakers
- Built-in or external webcam
- Broadband internet connection with speeds of at least 2 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload. Hot spots are not recommended. Test internet speed at: http://www.speedtest.net
- Browser with pop-up blocker disabled
Software
- Mac OS 10.6 “Snow Leopard” or above
