Quantitative Literacy Assessment Level 2

The Mathematical Connections bypass assessment consists of three sections, representing data, predicting data, and measurement concepts, with each part consisting of word problem applications.  The topics covered in the sections are

Representing Data

• Using descriptive statistics (mean, median, mode) to represent a set of data
• Using graphs (bar graph, line graph, circle graph, histogram, frequency polygon) to represent a set of data

Predicting Data

• Reading and interpreting the normal curve to make predictions
• Determining percentile and rank to make predictions (CM 176Q only)
• Using the definition of probability and odds to make predictions
• Using compound probability to make predictions
• Using counting concepts (permutation, combination) to make predictions (CM 156Q only)

Measurement Concepts

• Converting measures between the American and Metric measurement systems
• Using Pythagorean Theorem to determine unknown lengths
• Determining geometric quantities of perimeter, area, surface area and volume
• Connecting concepts of volume, capacity and mass

The assessment is not timed.  As a guideline, most students spend about an hour and one-half for the bypass assessment.  Additional time is available if needed.  You may use a calculator and a 4” x 6” note card on the assessment.

Quantitative Literacy Level 2 Bypass - Sample Questions (pdf)

Quantitative Literacy Level 2 Bypass - Sample Solutions (pdf)