Unit Outline

Bridging Maths explores essential foundation skills and knowledge in mathematics. This unit is designed to help you to improve your maths skills, build self-confidence, develop logical thinking skills, and encourage good study habits to support independent study. You will have the opportunity to practice fundamental skills before applying your knowledge to solve problems. This unit can help you prepare for further study in business and science related courses and is recommended as a starting point for students who have not studied pre-tertiary mathematics in years 11 & 12. Topics covered include: order of operations, basic algebra, linear/quadratic/exponential equations, graphical methods and modelling, indices and logarithms, sequences and series, trigonometry, and basic statistics.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Use conventional mathematical notation and terminology to communicate fundamental algebraic techniques.
2.	Demonstrate mathematical fluency and proficiency through diverse skills practice.
3.	Apply appropriate mathematical techniques to interpret equations, tables, graphs, and solve word-based problems in a range of contexts.
4.	Independently select and carry out relevant mathematical procedures.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Students reported that 2-hour Zoom workshops were too long making it difficult to concentrate, so the workshop has now been timetabled as two separate 1-hour workshops on different days.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Skills Practice Quizzes	See the MyLO site for the due date	10 %	LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Evidence of Learning	See the MyLO site for the due date	20 %	LO2
Assessment Task 3:	Written Assignments	See the MyLO site for the due date	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Final Exam/Online Test	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Skills Practice Quizzes

Task Description:

Quizzes are released and due weekly. Each quiz contains 5 short answer questions and you need to complete a minimum of 2 attempts each week.

See the Assessment Info. Folder in MyLO Content for further details.

Task Length:

5 multiple choice questions per attempt. Recommended time allocation: 1 – 2 hours per week (as part of your 10 hours of study per week for this unit).

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Correctly use and interpret basic mathematical terminology	LO2, LO3
2	Demonstrate a commitment to regular skills practice	LO2, LO3
3	Apply effective time-management techniques	LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Evidence of Learning

Task Description:

Materials are released and due weekly via MyLO. Each week you will complete/submit the following:

a) Content Summary Part A (template provided) - prepare for workshops/guided applications using the self-study webpage. Recommended time allocation: 2 - 2.5 hours per week.

b) Content Summary Part B (template provided) - complete the guided applications with support in workshops and/or asynchronously using the materials provided. Recommended time allocation: 2 - 2.5 hours per week (including timetabled workshops).

c) A self-reflection (Microsoft Form provided). Recommended time allocation: 10 - 15 minutes per week.

This assessment task rewards ongoing engagement, effort, and commitment to study throughout the semester. Note that Content Summary Templates will require you to download/print a template from MyLO, hand-write your notes/answers in the spaces provided, and upload a single PDF file of your work.

See the Assessment Info. Folder in MyLO Content for further details.

Task Length:

AT2a: Fill-in-the-blank/short answer questions and own handwritten notes (equivalent 3 – 5 pages) per week. AT2b: Minimum of 10 short answer maths questions. AT2c: 10 - 15 Multi-select/Likert scale/short answer self-reflection questions per week. Recommended time allocation: 4 - 5 hours total per week (as part of your 10 hours of study per week for this unit).

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Effective preparation for, and attendance of tutorials (or asynchronous equivalent).	LO2
2	Demonstrate a commitment to regular skills practice and reflection on progress.	LO2
3	Apply effective time-management techniques,	LO2

Assessment Task 3: Written Assignments

Task Description:

There are 4 written assignments in this unit (due in weeks 3, 6 ,9 & 12). Written Assignments will include 8 – 10 multi-part short answer exam style questions to allow you to practice your skills and get feedback from your teacher in preparation for the end of semester exam.

For each Written Assignment you need to download/print the assignment, hand-write your answers in the spaces provided, and upload a single PDF file of your work to MyLO.

We suggest allocating 2 - 3 hours per week to completing this task and strongly recommend that you plan to attend the 'optional online' Zoom Help Sessions on MyTimetable to get real-time, personalised support.

See the Assessment Info. Folder in MyLO Content for further details.

Task Length:

8 – 10 multi-part short answer questions per assignment.

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Interpret question scenarios, identify methodology and/or formulae required, and produce a solution.	LO3, LO4
2	Effectively communicate quantitative information.	LO1
3	Apply effective time-management techniques.	LO2

Assessment Task 4: Final Exam/Online Test

Task Description:

The exam is an open-book online test completed during the Exam Period.

The exam will consist of 15 multi-part short-answer questions to assess all topics covered in Modules 1-13 (similar to those covered in your weekly Content Summary Templates and Written Assignments). Exams are timetabled by the Exams Office, and you are expected to make yourself available at the allocated time which will be released to you in eStudent towards the end of semester.

The online exam process has a 4-hour overall time limit (adjusted if you have a Learning Access Plan) - on the day you will need to organise yourself so that you can download/print the exam from MyLO, complete all the questions showing your working out in your own handwriting, and upload your completed exam to the MyLO Assignments. Zoom/phone support will be available at the start and end of the Exam for students who encounter technical difficulties.

See the Assessment Info. Folder in MyLO Content for further details.

Task Length:

15 multi-part short answer questions (3 hours writing time + 1 hour reading/admin. time).

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Correctly use basic mathematical terminology.	LO1
2	Effectively communicate quantitative information.	LO1, LO3
3	Interpret question scenarios, identify methodology and/or formulae required, and produce a solution.	LO3, LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.

Required Resources

Required reading materials

All required readings are available online and accessed via the online content and activities through MyLO.