MATHEMATICS FOUNDATIONS
EDU0MAF
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Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Maths Foundations introduces students to a spectrum of mathematics skills required for future learning in general university programs. Students will develop conceptual knowledge and procedural skills in a range of topics including arithmetical rules and operations, measurement and data, algebra, probability, graphs and statistical analysis. Students will be expected to solve a variety of mathematical problems using appropriate strategies, methods and techniques and to apply mathematical concepts and knowledge to different real world situations. Assessment tasks are based on cumulative development of skills and knowledge and include project tasks as well as quizzes and two examinations. Feedback is provided to students at frequent and regular intervals throughout the semester.
SchoolEducation
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 0 - Enabling Program
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesOnline quizzes, workshopping solutions to number and word problems individually and in class groups, measuring and graphing data. Researching global issues and using numerical skills and strategies to posit possible solutions and present to class. Working in groups to solve problems using algebraic formula and strategies. Workshopping different problem solving rules and conventions and investigating real world applications. Introduction of EXCEL as a tool for managing statistical information.
Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites Must be enrolled in course (ETEPB or ETEPM or ETEPS or ETEPW or ETEPK) Tertiary Enabling Program
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
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Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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