edu0st3 mathematical communication
MATHEMATICAL COMMUNICATION
EDU0ST3
2019
Credit points: 5
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to concepts and conventions relating to mathematical expression and communication. Students will develop conceptual knowledge and procedural skills in a range of topics, including the application and interpretation of significant figures and scientific notation. Students will be enabled to solve and express a variety of mathematical problems using appropriate language, strategies, methods and techniques and to apply mathematical concepts and knowledge to different real world situations including advances in data science. Assessment tasks include online quizzes and a project task.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points5
Subject Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 0 - Enabling Program
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is attached to the Tertiary Enabling Program. Students who are not enrolled into this program and wish to undertake the subject, will need to seek subject coordinator approval
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Recognise and apply index and logarithmic laws at an introductory level and apply significant figures to data and measurement
- Activities:
- Forum discussion, online quizzes, peer activity tasks, project assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Articulate the language of mathematics when applied through measurement
- Activities:
- Forum discussion, online quizzes, peer activity tasks, project assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Interpret and use scientific notation to express and solve problems at a foundational level
- Activities:
- Forum discussion, online quizzes, peer activity tasks, project assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Define the concept of calculus in the context of real world problems at an introductory level
- Activities:
- Forum discussion, online quizzes, peer activity tasks, project assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 42
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (500 word equivalence) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Research project and report writing task (750 word equivalence) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |