James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

MA1022 - Essential Maths

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 Foundational Mathematics [Arithmetic and Algebra], Applied Geometry [Perimeter, Area, and Volume], Trigonometry, Pythagoras, and Cartesian Plane.

Learning Outcomes

• Interpret and use appropriate mathematical terminology, symbols and conventions
• Interpret, clarify, analyse, model and solve problems
• Analyse, organise and communicate information via written, symbolic, pictorial and graphical forms
• Identify and apply mathematical rules, formula and procedures to foundational mathematical problems
• Use technology to justify conclusions, solutions or propositions through logical explanations and sequences in everyday language and/or mathematical language

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (50%) - Individual
• Written > Examination (College administered) - (30%) - Individual
• Written > Problem task - (10%) - 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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