It has always been an essential element for individuals to have the capacity to perform arithmetic and algebraic functions. However, in today's ever-growing global and technological society, doing calculations is not enough.  An individual's capacity to identify and understand quantitative situations, reason quantitatively, and communicate about the role mathematics plays in the world is essential.  Quantitative reasoning is more than just a watered-down, arithmetic skills, euphemism for statistics class; it is a habit of mind and fundamental to language literacy.  

College Course: A strong emphasis should be placed on critical thinking, mathematical modeling, and technology. The majority of the course must include topics from general concepts of functions. Projects, group work, reading, and writing should be included.