Chapter 2

Pick your favorite example from chapter 2 and do the following:

1. Give an account of how an innumerate person might understand the situation.
2. Describe the math (statistics) that underlies the situation.
3. Explain why the use of numbers, math, and statistics would help a person understand the situation.

Chapter 1

After reading chapter 1 of Innumeracy, please respond to the following prompt.

John Allen Paulos uses a made up word "Innumeracy" in this chapter. In your own words, explain what this word means. Then, find an example of "innumeracy" from chapter 1 and explain why it is an example of innumeracy. Your response should be one complete paragraph in length.

Due Tues. 3/3
NOW DUE: Wed. 3/4

Introduction

Students,

Over the next three weeks, we will be reading the book Innumeracy by John Allen Paulos. After each chapter, you will be expected to respond to post on this blog. Each post will count as 5 points toward your EXAM grade.

On each post, please include your first name and last initial. I will be forced to delete your post if you include your last name.

Here is a schedule for reading and writing:

Chapter - Reading Due - Writing Due
Ch. 1 - MO 3/2 - TU 3/3
Ch. 2 – TH 3/5 - FR 3/6
Ch. 3 – MO 3/9 - TU 3/10
Ch. 4 – TH 3/12 - FR 3/13
Ch. 5 – MO 3/16 - TU 3/17

Tips for Writing:
Please write in complete sentences follow the standards of academic writing. (I don't want to read your internet slang, ii?)
Write in a style so that your classmates will understand what you're saying.
I am interested in seeing that you understand the reading, so write in a way that explains what you think.