James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

MA1022 - Essential Maths

Available to Diploma of Higher Education and Bachelor of Nursing Science (IHCAP) students only.

Subject Description

In <i>Essential Maths</i>, you will develop mathematical knowledge, conceptual understanding and skills through investigative and explorative approaches to learning. These approaches provide opportunities for you to work individually, as well as collaboratively and cooperatively in teams. This subject is designed in ways that encourage you to develop positive and productive attitudes towards mathematics. You will participate in learning experiences that have relevance to you personally and to a range of work contexts and possible future study pathways. <i>Essential Maths</i> involves the study of Functional Mathematics, Financial Mathematics, Applied Geometry and Statistics.

Learning Outcomes

• interpret and use appropriate mathematical terminology, symbols and conventions
• access, select, manipulate and apply mathematical rules, formula and procedures
• interpret, clarify, analyse, model and solve problems
• analyse, organise and communicate information via written, symbolic, pictorial and graphical forms, for different purposes and audiences
• justify the reasonableness of results obtained through the use of technology, and justify conclusions, solutions or propositions through logical explanations and sequences in everyday language and/or mathematical language

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%) - Individual
• Written > Project report - (20%) - Individual
• Participation > Online participation - (10%) - Individual

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.

Assumed Knowledge:  Students will be expected to have basic numeracy skills.

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