FOUNDATION ALGEBRA

EDU0MA2

2020

Credit points: 5

Subject outline

This subject introduces students to a spectrum of algebraic thinking and skills required for future learning in general university programs. Students will be enabled to solve a variety of mathematical and algebraic problems using appropriate strategies, methods and techniques and to apply algebraic concepts and knowledge to different real world situations. Assessments tasks are based on cumulative development of skills and include online quizzes and one project task.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 5

Subject Co-ordinator: Carolyn O'Dwyer

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 0 - Enabling Program

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Recognise and represent expressions using algebraic language and apply the rule of algebra in substitution and simplification of expressions

02. Use simple indices, square roots, brackets, alternative conventions for division and signed numbers to express, interpret and solve formula, rules and equations

03. Explain the reasoning, arguments and strategies involved in solving algebraic problems and recognise incorrect reasoning

04. Identify that a problem or situation may be represented and solved with algebraic concepts and rules

On-Line, 2020, Online study period 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carolyn O'Dwyer

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 2 - 8
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 2 to week 8 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
2 online quizzes - one per module (equivalent 450 words)Formative assessment answers shuffled and no limit on attempts	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Problem solving report writing assessment (800 words equivalence)Submitted in 2 stages - in draft stage for lecturer review and feedback and partial grading (20%) then for final grading (40%)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

On-Line, 2020, Online study period 3, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carolyn O'Dwyer

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 18 - 24
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 24 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
2 online quizzes - one per module (equivalent 450 words)Formative assessment answers shuffled and no limit on attempts	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Problem solving report writing assessment (800 words equivalence)Submitted in 2 stages - in draft stage for lecturer review and feedback and partial grading (20%) then for final grading (40%)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

On-Line, 2020, Online study period 4 , Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carolyn O'Dwyer

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 28 - 34
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 28 to week 34 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
2 online quizzes - one per module (equivalent 450 words)Formative assessment answers shuffled and no limit on attempts	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Problem solving report writing assessment (800 words equivalence)Submitted in 2 stages - in draft stage for lecturer review and feedback and partial grading (20%) then for final grading (40%)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

On-Line, 2020, Online study period 5 , Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carolyn O'Dwyer

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
2 online quizzes - one per module (equivalent 450 words)Formative assessment answers shuffled and no limit on attempts	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Problem solving report writing assessment (800 words equivalence)Submitted in 2 stages - in draft stage for lecturer review and feedback and partial grading (20%) then for final grading (40%)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

On-Line, 2020, Online study period 6 , Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carolyn O'Dwyer

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 44 - 50
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 44 to week 50 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
2 online quizzes - one per module (equivalent 450 words)Formative assessment answers shuffled and no limit on attempts	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Problem solving report writing assessment (800 words equivalence)Submitted in 2 stages - in draft stage for lecturer review and feedback and partial grading (20%) then for final grading (40%)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4