Course Title: Use a range of techniques to solve mathematical problems
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4327 Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
Course Title: Use a range of techniques to solve mathematical problems
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 110
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
MATH5341 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2013, Term1 2014, Term2 2014, Term1 2015, Term2 2015, Term1 2016, Term2 2016 |
Course Contact: Nancy Varughese
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4713
Course Contact Email: nancy.varughese@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
The purpose of this unit is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to use a range of specialist techniques and concepts to solve mathematical problems.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21058 Use a range of techniques to solve mathematical problems |
Elements: |
1. Use ratio, proportion and percent to solve problems 2. Use trigonometry to determine lengths and angles 3. Use basic indices to solve problems. 4. Use measurements to solve mensuration problems in two and three dimensions. 5. Substitute into and transpose simple equations and formulae. 6. Solve problems by plotting points. 7. Present and evaluate statistical information. 8. Identify connections between formulae and graphical representations. 9. Use algebraic techniques to analyse and solve problems. |
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course, the student must be able to:
apply a wide range of strategies and techniques to solve mathematical problems including:
− using ratio, proportion and percent
− using trigonometry to determine lengths and angles
− using basic indices
− using measurements to solve mensuration problems in two and three dimensions
− substituting into and transposing simple equations and formulae
− solving problems by plotting points
− presenting and evaluating statistical information
− identifying connections between formulae and graphical representations
− using algebraic techniques to analyse and solve problems
Overview of Assessment
Assessment in this course will include:
Worksheets (ungraded)
Exercises (ungraded)
Quizzes (graded)
Assignment (graded)
Tests (graded)