Maths

To support students enrolled in statistics, The Learning Centre provides a range of activities associated with mathematics and learning skills. These include:

Semester 1 2012 workshops

Success in Maths for Statistics (SIMS)  Book now

Topics include formulas, arithmetic, calculator, basic statistics, graphing. See the workshop program (PDF*68kb). Complete the online readiness testing  (UConnect username and password required)  or complete the first CMA on your STA2300 course webpage, to self assess your knowledge and determine whether you need to attend this workshop. Completing the first CMA is part of your first assignment in STA2300.

You will need to bring a copy of the SIMS workbook (PDF* 1.34mb)  with you to the workshop. If you are unable to attend a workshop, the workbook will still be useful for your data analysis studies.

Springfield campus
Saturday 25 February 9.30am-4pm

Toowoomba campus
Wednesday 15 February 9.30am - 4pm
Saturday 25 February 9.30am - 4pm

 

Calculator workshops  Book now

Springfield campus TBA

Toowoomba campus
Monday 5 March 12noon - 1pm
Wednesday 7 March 12noon - 1pm
Wednesdat 7 March 4.30pm - 5.30pm

Wimba workshop
Tuesday 6 March 5-6pm

Free online booklets on using calculators are available to all students.

Calculator assistance can be obtained through an individual Mathematics consultation through The Learning Centre. The Learning Centre is at all campuses.

Mathematics communication (type-setting mathematics in Word) 

This workshop will help you to type-set mathematics in your Word documents for electronic submission.

Toowoomba Campus
Monday 26 March 12noon - 2pm 
Wimba workshop
Tuesday 27 March 4-6pm  

Problem solving 

This workshop will equip you with the skills to approach mathematical problems successfully.

Toowoomba Campus
Monday 19 March 12noon - 2pm
Wimba workshop
Tuesday 20 March 4-6pm