Unit Outline

In this unit you will develop the mathematical knowledge, skills, and confidence essential for further University study. In particular, you will explore and apply methods for:

• Gathering, presenting and analysing numerical information (data, graphs, statistics)

• Reasoning about relative proportions (ratios, scaling, percentages, fractions)

• Thinking about numbers and abstract patterns (algebraic reasoning)

The focus is on developing skills in these areas and using numerical reasoning to identify and analyse problems, draw and justify conclusions, and make sense of real-life situations

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	Examine research and data to communicate mathematical ideas and information
2	Critically analyse and evaluate information and data
3	Use mathematical techniques to solve problems.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

To Be Determined.

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:	AT1: The Research Process	Week 3	10 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	AT2: Evaluating Statistical Research	Week 7	25 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	AT3: Proportional Reasoning	Week 9	15 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	AT4: Algebraic Reasoning	Week 11	15 %	LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 5:	AT5: Mathematical Thinking	Week 13	25 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 6:	AT6: Weekly quizzes (x10)	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: AT1: The Research Process

Task Description:

You will complete 2-3 short written exercises, examining aspects of the statistical research process, including how data is collected.

Task Length:

300 words

Due Date:

Week 3

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify and explain statistical research design considerations	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 2: AT2: Evaluating Statistical Research

Task Description:

You will evaluate some statistical research by applying key statistical concepts and considering whether the data provided supports the research claims.

Task Length:

approximately 500 words

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify and explain statistical research design considerations	LO1
2	Select and apply suitable methods for representing, interpreting and analysing data	LO3
3	Evaluate research results and conclusions, drawing on key statistical concepts	LO2

Assessment Task 3: AT3: Proportional Reasoning

Task Description:

You will complete some short answer questions to demonstrate conceptual understandings of key mathematical concepts and solve some related mathematical problems.

Task Length:

3-5 short problems (1-2 pages)

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Use mathematical techniques to solve problems	LO3
2	Communicate mathematical ideas and reasoning	LO1

Assessment Task 4: AT4: Algebraic Reasoning

Task Description:

You will complete some short answer questions to demonstrate conceptual understandings of key mathematical concepts and solve some related mathematical problems.

Task Length:

3-5 short problems (1-2 pages)

Due Date:

Week 11

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Use mathematical techniques to solve problems	LO3
2	Communicate mathematical ideas and reasoning	LO2

Assessment Task 5: AT5: Mathematical Thinking

Task Description:

You will complete some short answer questions to demonstrate conceptual understandings of key mathematical and statistical concepts and solve some related mathematical problems.

Task Length:

4-8 short problems (1-2 pages)

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Use mathematical techniques to solve problems	LO3
2	Communicate mathematical ideas and reasoning	LO1
3	Select and apply suitable methods for representing, interpreting and analysing data	LO2

Assessment Task 6: AT6: Weekly quizzes (x10)

Task Description:

You will complete 10 weekly quizzes in weeks 2-11 of semester. Each quiz has five questions (multiple choice or short answer), is untimed and allows multiple attempts. These quizzes focus on mathematical skills development.

Task Length:

5 multiple choice or short answer questions

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Use mathematical techniques to solve problems	LO3

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.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.