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<p>This unit is designed to develop confidence and positive attitudes towards mathematics through a thorough understanding of foundational concepts and skills. Students will be encouraged to communicate their mathematical ideas, developed from agreed upon basic principles. The key sections will be on development of skills in (1). number and algebra, (2). measurement and geometry, and (3). probability and statistics. The focus will be on students understanding and ability to explain their reasoning, rather than purely on getting the correct answer.</p>
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<p>Number and Algebra: - factors and multiples - prime and composite numbers - directed numbers and index notation - decimals , fractions, and percentages - GST, simple interest, compound interest - scientific notation and significant figures - number patterns and order of operations - language of algebra - expanding brackets and solving linear equations.<br>
Measurement and Geometry: - units of length, area, volume, capacity and time - finding perimeter, area, volume, and capacity - Pythagoras' theorem - angles and polygons.<br>
Statistics and probability: - data presentation - measures of central tendency - measures of spread - probability of an event - union and intersection - addition rule, independent events, conditional probability - two way tables and tree diagrams.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45% or above, have completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description, and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit is designed to develop confidence and positive attitudes towards mathematics through a thorough understanding of foundational concepts and skills. Students will be encouraged to communicate their mathematical ideas, developed from agreed upon basic principles. The key sections will be on development of skills in (1). number and algebra, (2). measurement and geometry, and (3). probability and statistics. The focus will be on students understanding and ability to explain their reasoning, rather than purely on getting the correct answer.</p>
Unit content
<p>Number and Algebra: - factors and multiples - prime and composite numbers - directed numbers and index notation - decimals , fractions, and percentages - GST, simple interest, compound interest - scientific notation and significant figures - number patterns and order of operations - language of algebra - expanding brackets and solving linear equations.<br> Measurement and Geometry: - units of length, area, volume, capacity and time - finding perimeter, area, volume, and capacity - Pythagoras' theorem - angles and polygons.<br> Statistics and probability: - data presentation - measures of central tendency - measures of spread - probability of an event - union and intersection - addition rule, independent events, conditional probability - two way tables and tree diagrams.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Preparatory
Study level:
Non-Award
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
120103 - Literacy and Numeracy Programmes
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/fastp1013">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Develop and demonstrate fluency in the four operations with numbers, exponential notation, fractions, decimal, percentages, algebraic expressions, equations, and financial mathematics used in initial university contexts .</p>
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<p>Analyse and solve problems involving fractions, decimals, and percentages; use variables and the concept of equality to model and solve equations and apply financial mathematics concepts in initial disciplinary contexts.</p>
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<p>Develop and apply understanding of measurement and geometric reasoning, including units of measurement, length, area, volume, capacity, properties of shapes and angles, and the application of Pythagoras' theorem. </p>
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<p>Demonstrate proficiency in probability and statistics, including interpreting and analysing data using summary statistics and visual displays, and using probability rules, tables, and tree diagrams processing. </p>
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<p>Interpret, apply, and communicate data, make predictions, draw logical conclusions from graphs and statistical analyses, and calculate probabilities.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Number and Algebra task </p>
<p>In-class moodle quizzes</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
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<p>Measurement and Geometry task</p>
<p>Invigilated application task </p>
<p>20-40%</p>
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<p>Probability and Statistics task</p>
<p>Assignment and interview</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
1, 3, 4, 5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45% or above, have completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description, and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Preparatory
Study level:
Non-Award
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
120103 - Literacy and Numeracy Programmes
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/fastp1013">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: FASTP1013 - U3.0