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The National Numeracy Network Promoting Quantitative Literacy For College Graduates Susan L. Ganter |
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Susan L. Ganter is associate
professor of mathematical sciences at Clemson University. She has directed
several local and national evaluation studies, including a residency at
the National Science Foundation in which she investigated the national
impact of the calculus reform initiative and helped to develop the evaluation
plan for several programs in the Division of Undergraduate Education.
She is currently Director of the National Numeracy Network, an organization
developed by the National Council for Education and the Disciplines at
the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation for the purpose of promoting
quantitative literacy beyond mathematics. In addition, her work has included
partnerships with industry that promote outreach to secondary mathematics
students as well as professional development opportunities for secondary
mathematics and science teachers. Dr. Ganter was formerly the Director
of the Program for the Promotion of Institutional Change at the American
Association for Higher Education and a member of the Mathematical Sciences
faculty at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. sganter@clemson.edu |
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In this increasingly technological age, the average citizen is confronted with a wealth of quantitative knowledge that can be overwhelming. An important part of the movement to promote quantitative literacy (QL) necessary in such a society is the design and formation of the National Numeracy Network (NNN). NNN is working to assist sites that are developing QL programs, and to create and maintain communication links between these sites and other constituencies. This article discusses educational goals for QL, as well as the activities of NNN. |
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