James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

BR1244 - Mathematics A1

Available to Tertiary Access students only.

Subject Description

This subject introduces students to basic mathematical concepts that are applied to real life situations such as earnings and spending, and to academic situations such as statistical analysis. Topics include operations, percentages, measurement, simple and compound interest, graphs, income, budget, and measures of central tendency. The delivery of the subject focuses on using these mathematical concepts and techniques to solve real problems.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical skills to a range of practical life skills and academic contexts
• demonstrate the use of multiplication, division, decimals, percentages and a scientific calculator
• demonstrate basic algebraic concepts such as solving equations and the application of formulae
• use tables and graphs for representing statistical data (i.e. scattergrams, pie charts and histograms)

Subject Assessment

• Invigilated > Quizzes or tests - (70%)
• Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (30%)

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

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