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Quantitative Reasoning is something that we use all of the time, often without even thinking about it.  Join us as we discuss some topics relevant in all of our lives and try to strengthen these skills.

*        Making decisions regarding everyday purchases such as Metrocards, phone plans, etc.

Participants will perform the appropriate calculations to analyze the MTA's MetroCard bonus system and current phone plans and determine solutions to practical everyday problems.

Wednesday March 15 5:00 - 6:00
Thursday April 6  11:00 - 12:00
Friday April 7 1:00 - 2:00


*        Putting numbers in perspective - should you believe a statistical study?

Participants will review statistical information showing how numbers can deceive by looking at information from polygraphs, mammograms, and more.
Wednesday March 29 5:00 - 6:00
Friday April 21 1:00 - 2:00
Thursday April 27 11:00 - 12:00


*        Interpretation of voting trends - does the majority always rule?

Participants will review voting methods, contrast electoral votes with popular votes and review different primary and election regulations to answer this question.

Wednesday April 24 5:00 - 6:00

Friday April 28 1:00 - 2:00

Thursday May 4 11:00 - 12:00



*        Controlling your finances - making decisions regarding loans, credit card balances, etc

After learning to make necessary calculations, participants will learn how to use interest rates in financial situations and will then be better prepared to make decisions based on analytical reasoning.
Wednesday May 10 5:00 - 6:00

Thursday May 11 11:00 - 12:00

Friday May 12 1:00 - 2:00


Workshops are given in the Mary P. Dolciani Mathematics Learning Center temporarily located in the Hunter College Library on the 5th floor.  Open to the entire community.