Advanced Quantitative Reasoning Course

What is Quantitative Reasoning?

Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is the application of basic mathematics skills, such as algebra, to the analysis and interpretation of quantitative information (numbers and units) in real-world contexts to make decisions relevant to daily life. Critical thinking is its primary objective and outcome. It emphasizes interpretation, representation, calculation, analysis/synthesis, assumptions and communication.

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The Advanced Quantitative Reasoning course is designed to promote reasoning, problem-solving and modeling through thematic units focused on mathematical practices, while reinforcing and extending content in Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Statistics and Probability, and Geometry.

Background

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce partnered with the Ohio Department of Higher Education and the Ohio Math Initiative (OMI) to create a math transition course to prepare Ohio high school seniors who have not earned a remediation-free score for a college entry-level mathematics course. (Entry-level mathematics courses may include Quantitative Reasoning, Statistics and Probability, or College Algebra pathway courses.) This course previously titled Mathematical Modeling and Reasoning, and the curriculum was created by Ohio postsecondary and secondary math faculty.

This course has been modified from a fourth-year transition course to an Algebra 2 equivalent course and satisfies the credit requirement for Algebra 2. Students who succeed in this course may take an Algebra 2 course, College Credit Plus course or AP math course their fourth year.
  

Registration Process

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, in partnership with the Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA), is providing opportunities to expand the High School Mathematics Pathways Initiative to support districts for the 2025-2026 school year.

COMPLETE ONE REGISTRATION FORM FOR EACH SCHOOL IF:

  • The school is offering this Algebra 2 equivalent course for the first time in 2025-26.
  • The school offered this Algebra 2 equivalent course for the first time in 2024-25*.
  • The school has offered this Algebra 2 equivalent course previously, but the course will be taught by a teacher new to the course who has not completed training.
*There is no additional fee for Year 2 teachers who completed training for the 2024-25 school year.

Before applying, you may choose to review the Algebra 2 Equivalent Course Readiness Checklist. The checklist is to encourage your school and community to consider a broad range of factors when considering adding an Algebra 2 equivalent course.

You will be asked for the following information [view a read-only PDF registration form for reference only]:
  • LEA (school building) information
  • Contact information for building principal/assistant principal
  • Contact information of teachers/specialists who will participate in teaching or supporting the course (including e-mail)
  • Contact information for LEA authorized representative
  • Plan for participation in the 2025-26 school year (first-time applicant, returning, new teacher)


To help support a more successful implementation, professional development will be required for all teachers participating in the course. Teachers will be expected to attend a summer workshop and ongoing professional development throughout the school year.

For questions, email Annika Moore at Mathematics@education.ohio.gov.

Registration Information and Materials 

Sample Lessons 

Sample Lesson Number and Quantity: Driving for Gas

Sample Lesson Functions: Bouncing Ball

Sample Lesson Statistics: Are Double Stuff Oreos Actually Double Stuffed? Sample Lesson Probability: Taste Test Challenge

Resources

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