Unit Outline

Foundation Mathematics aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of mathematical methods that can be applied in any degree stream. Students are encouraged to gain confidence in developing their language around expressing mathematical ideas in a real-world context.

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.	Describe the logic and reasoning employed in mathematical problem solving
2.	Model and analyse problems using linear and non linear functions
3.	Apply geometric reasoning to solve for measurements of simple polygons and compound shapes
4.	Employ statistical statistical techniques to collect, represent and describe data

Alterations as a result of student feedback

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:	Measurement, Geometry and Trigonometry	See the MyLO site for the due date	10 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Probability and Statistics	See the MyLO site for the due date	10 %	LO1, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Linear and Non-Linear Relationships	See the MyLO site for the due date	15 %
Assessment Task 4:	Examination	See the MyLO site for the due date	50 %
Assessment Task 5:	Number, Algebra and Equations	Week 5	10 %	LO2
Assessment Task 6:	Independent learning activities	Refer to Assessment Description	5 %	LO1

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Measurement, Geometry and Trigonometry

Task Description:

Assignment 2

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Recalls the definition of concepts relating to geometry and trigonometry	LO3
2	Selects and applies the correct principles to solve problems involving geometry and trigonometry	LO3
3	Plans executes and communicates working out in a clear and logical manner	LO1, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Probability and Statistics

Task Description:

Assignment 4

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Recalls the definition of concepts relating to statistics	LO4
2	Selects and applies the correct principles to problems involving statistics	LO4
3	Plans, executes and reports on a statistical survey	LO1, LO4

Assessment Task 3: Linear and Non-Linear Relationships

Task Description:

Assignment 3

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	UP do not have assessment criteria as yet.

Assessment Task 4: Examination

Task Description:

Exam

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	UP do not have assessment criteria as yet.

Assessment Task 5: Number, Algebra and Equations

Task Description:

An in-class test requiring the application of theory to solve problems relating to number, algebra and equations.

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Recalls the definition of concepts relating to number, algebra and equations.	LO2
2	Selects and applies the correct principles to problems involving algebra and equations.	LO2
3	Plans, executes and communicates working out in a clear and logical manner	LO2

Assessment Task 6: Independent learning activities

Task Description:

Timely completion of the weekly self-directed learning tasks will lead to a deeper understanding of the topics covered.

Task Length:

2 hours/week

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

5 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Contributes to discussion forums as required	LO1
2	Demonstrates worked solutions to set problems when called upon in class	LO1

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.

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.