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Mathematics and Statistics students at UVic develop competencies in situational problem solving, mathematical and statistical reasoning, and mathematical and statistical communication. These skills include decoding problems, justifying actions with concepts, and using appropriate vocabulary. The competencies are designed to enhance students' ability to apply their knowledge in real-world situations and communicate effectively.

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Program Math Statistics

Mathematics and Statistics students at UVic develop competencies in situational problem solving, mathematical and statistical reasoning, and mathematical and statistical communication. These skills include decoding problems, justifying actions with concepts, and using appropriate vocabulary. The competencies are designed to enhance students' ability to apply their knowledge in real-world situations and communicate effectively.

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What competencies do mathematical and statistics students gain?

Mathematics and Statistics


Program-specific competencies
Competencies are the skills, knowledge and attributes gained through every work, educational, volunteer
and life experience. UVic students in Mathematics and Statistics develop the following program-specific
competencies.

Situational problem solving


Solves situational problems related to mathematics and statistics
• Decodes a situational problem
• Shares information related to the solution
• Models a situational problem
• Validates the solution
• Applies different strategies to work out a solution

Mathematical and statistical reasoning


Reasons using mathematical and statistical concepts and processes

• Defines the elements of mathematical/statistical situations


• Justifies actions or statements by referring to mathematical/statistical concepts and processes
• Mobilizes mathematical/statistical concepts and processes appropriate to the given situation
• Applies mathematical/statistical processes appropriate to the given situation

Mathematical and statistical communication


Communicates by using mathematical and statistical language
• Is familiar with the mathematical/statistical vocabulary
• Interprets or produces mathematical/statistical language
• Makes connections between mathematical/statistical language and everyday language

UVic Co-op and Career worked with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics to develop this competency
document.

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