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.
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 conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Recognise and represent expressions using algebraic language and apply the rule of algebra in substitution and simplification of expressions
- Activities:
- Online quizzes, workshopping solutions to number and word problems individually and in online forum groups. Using algebraic strategies to present possible problem solutions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- 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)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- 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. Use simple indices, square roots, brackets, alternative conventions for division and signed numbers to express, interpret and solve formula, rules and equations
- Activities:
- Online quizzes, workshopping solutions to number and word problems individually and in online forum groups. Using algebraic strategies to present possible problem solutions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- 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)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- 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. Explain the reasoning, arguments and strategies involved in solving algebraic problems and recognise incorrect reasoning
- Activities:
- Workshopping algebrais solutions to problems individually and in online forum groups. Problem solving assessment involves production of short written report presenting data and problem solving strategies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- 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)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- 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. Identify that a problem or situation may be represented and solved with algebraic concepts and rules
- Activities:
- Learning activities which model problem solving strategies and then provide opportunities for students to undertake tasks independently. Problem solving assessment presenting data and problem solving strategies in report form
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- 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)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- 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, 2020, Online StudyPeriod 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
28
-
34
One 3.0 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 online quizzes - one per module (equivalent 450 words) | Formative assessment answers shuffled and no limit on attempts | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 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%) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2020, Online StudyPeriod 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
44
-
50
One 3.0 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 online quizzes - one per module (equivalent 450 words) | Formative assessment answers shuffled and no limit on attempts | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 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%) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2020, Online StudyPeriod 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
02
-
08
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 02 to week 08
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 online quizzes - one per module (equivalent 450 words) | Formative assessment answers shuffled and no limit on attempts | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 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%) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2020, Online StudyPeriod 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
18
-
24
One 3.0 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 online quizzes - one per module (equivalent 450 words) | Formative assessment answers shuffled and no limit on attempts | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 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%) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2020, Online StudyPeriod 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 online quizzes - one per module (equivalent 450 words) | Formative assessment answers shuffled and no limit on attempts | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 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%) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |