TPP7181 Mathematics Tertiary Preparation Program Level A
| Semester 1, 2012 External Toowoomba | |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Open Access College |
| School or Department : | Open Access College |
| Version produced : | 20 May 2013 |
Staffing
Examiner: Tim Dalby
Moderator: Peter Van Vuuren
Rationale
Students entering tertiary study require an opportunity to master, practise and refine mathematical skills as prerequisites for successful study.. This course will provide students with the basic mathematical competencies for tertiary studies in Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration).
Synopsis
Using concepts of self-paced instruction the course guides students through a carefully sequenced series of topics which will provide the foundation for mathematics that will be encountered in tertiary studies detailed above. The self-paced structure allows students to work at their own pace developing confidence with mathematics and general problem solving.
Objectives
On completion of this course students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of a number of mathematical topics essential for tertiary study, detailed below (all assessment items);
- interpret and solve a range of problems involving mathematical concepts relevant to this course (all assessment items);
- demonstrate the skills necessary to extend mathematical knowledge into everyday life and other studies (all assessment items);
- demonstrate an understanding of personal strategies used in the study of mathematics (all assessment items);
- effectively communicate solutions to a range of problems (all assessment items).
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Managing mathematics | 2.00 |
| 2. | More than just numbers | 14.00 |
| 3. | The power of numbers | 14.00 |
| 4. | Comparing numbers | 14.00 |
| 5. | Representing relationships | 14.00 |
| 6. | Dealing with data | 14.00 |
| 7. | Generalising numbers - algebra | 14.00 |
| 8. | Generalising numbers - graphs | 14.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from USQ's Online Bookshop (unless otherwise stated). (https://bookshop.usq.edu.au/bookweb/subject.cgi?year=2012&sem=01&subject1=TPP7181)
Please contact us for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://bookshop.usq.edu.au/contact/)
- There are no texts or materials required for this course.
Reference materials
Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.
Student workload requirements
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 15.00 |
| Directed Study | 112.00 |
| Private Study | 38.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSIGNMENT 1A | 22 | 4 | 09 Mar 2012 | |
| ASSIGNMENT 2A | 42 | 7 | 06 Apr 2012 | |
| ASSIGNMENT 3A | 42 | 7 | 04 May 2012 | |
| ASSIGNMENT 4A | 42 | 7 | 18 May 2012 | |
| ASSIGNMENT 5A | 24 | 5 | 01 Jun 2012 | |
| Online CMA | 5 | 5 | 25 Jun 2012 | |
| END OF SEMESTER EXAM | 45 | 45 | End S1 | (see note 1) |
| EXAM CMA | 20 | 20 | End S1 |
NOTES
- Examination dates will be available during the semester. Please refer to the examination timetable when published.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
Students are not required to complete every assessment item to a satisfactory standard in order to obtain a passing grade for the course. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval then a penalty of 5% of the total marks gained by the student for the assignment may apply for each working day late. -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of a passing grade, a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks for the course and achieve a mark of at least 40% in the final exam. Students who do not qualify for a Passing grade may, at the discretion of the Examiner, be awarded a Supplementary Examination and/or assigned additional work to demonstrate to the Examiner that they have achieved the required standard. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
Examinations in this course are restricted examinations. In a Restricted Examination, candidates are allowed access to specific materials during the examination. The only materials that candidates may use in the restricted examination for this course are: writing materials (non-electronic and free from material which could give the student an unfair advantage in the examination); calculators (including graphics calculators); 1 A4 page of hand written or typed notes (written on both sides); English translation dictionaries (but not technical dictionaries). -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period. -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at http://policy.usq.edu.au/portal/custom/search/category/usq_document_policy_type/Student.1.html.
Assessment notes
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Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for assessment. This must be produced within five days if required by the Examiner.
Other requirements
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The time it will take to complete this mathematics course will vary and will depend on the student's background and experience; times indicated above are a guideline only.