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Class sizes average around 24 students, providing more opportunities for one-on-one engagement with instructors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Graduates of the program will be able to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Engage in and solve a &#8220;substantial&#8221; problem.<\/li><li>Develop a convincing mathematical argument using four perspectives:<ul><li>Numerical,<\/li><li>Symbolic, conventional algebra,<\/li><li>Graphic, with and without technology, and<\/li><li>Using expository writing.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Model real data and subsequently make predictions.<\/li><li>Use appropriate technology to enhance their mathematical thinking or understanding, to solve substantial problems, and to evaluate the reasonableness of their conclusions.<\/li><li>Engage in independent, non-trivial exploration, demonstrating tenacity and confidence in the use of mathematics.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn btn--size-3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/middlesexcc.emsicc.com\/programs\/mathematics-as-degree\/185536?radius=&amp;region=20%20Mile%20Radius%20Around%20MCC\">Explore Careers and Salaries<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\r\n  <div class=\"wp-block-button btn btn--size-3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.course-catalog.com\/mcc\/C\/2024-2025\/degree\/80\">Course Requirements<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must demonstrate proficiency in elementary (MAT-013) and intermediate (MAT-014) algebra, as well as precalculus (MAT-129 or MAT-129A\/MAT-129B). 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