Examples
This collection of activities from Carleton College faculty is a subset of the larger set of examples available through the National Numeracy Network.
Subject
- American Studies 1 match
- Anthropology 1 match
- Biology 1 match
- Classics 1 match
- Economics 9 matches
- English 2 matches
- Environmental Science 3 matches
- Fine Arts 1 match
- Geoscience 1 match
- History 2 matches
- Languages 2 matches
- Mathematics 1 match
- Physics 1 match
- Political Science 10 matches
- Psychology 4 matches
- Sociology 2 matches
Results 41 - 44 of 44 matches
Environmental Injustice: Evaluating the evidence part of Examples
This assignment teaches students how to evaluate arguments concerning the maldistribution of environmental hazards, based on complex quantitative data.
Evaluating Quantitative Methods in the Analysis of Victorian Novels part of Examples
Current research on the Victorian novel includes fascinating, even radical quantitative methods that are transforming assumptions about literary history. This assignment will explore these new methods and help students learn to understand and evaluate quantitative data in relation to literature.
Carbon Sequestration of Eastside Neighborhood Trees part of Examples
Carbon Sequestration of Eastside Neighborhood Trees in Northfield, MN
Placing a Community: Demographic Contexts part of Examples
This assignment asks students to examine several recent U.S. census tables about Hispanics and educational attainment and write a brief report that details the conclusions they reach.