Historical+Context

Math was not listed as required in the DTA
 * 1971 agreement:**

Math was listed in the distribution area of math/natural science but there was no mention of quantitative reasoning or symbolic logic
 * 1978 agreement:**

Same as the 1978 agreement
 * 1980 agreement:**

First mention of Quantitative Skills - 5 credits “Must be at the level of intermediate algebra or above or other college level course emphasizing quantitative or symbolic reasoning.”
 * 1983 agreement:**

Quantitative Skills as a 5 or 10 credits requirement depending on where intermediate algebra was taken. The requirement was in 2 parts: Intermediate Algebra (0 or 5 credits) [some colleges offered as a remedial and some as a college-level course] - May be satisfied by completion of HS math through second year algebra, by course challenge or other examination demonstrating mastery of intermediate algebra skills, or by completion of a mathematics course for which intermediate algebra is a prerequisite. One of the following (5 credits): 1) Symbolic reasoning course; 2) Quantitative reasoning course in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or other discipline for which intermediate algebra is a prerequisite.
 * 1988 agreement:**


 * 1996 agreement (current agreement)**

  1. One of the following (5 credits) (1) Symbolic reasoning course (2) Quantitative reasoning course in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or other discipline for which intermediate algebra is a prerequisite. **2. Intermediate Algebra Proficiency **   All students must be proficient in intermediate algebra. May be satisfied by completion of high school mathematics through second year algebra, by course challenge or other examination demonstrating mastery of intermediate algebra skills, or by completion of an intermediate algebra course (to be numbered below 100) or a mathematics course for which intermediate algebra is a prerequisite. 
 * DTA Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Skills (5 credits) **