Course Title: Perform computations
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: MATH5306C
Course Title: Perform computations
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4219 - Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising
Course Contact : Barbara Kuczuk
Course Contact Phone: 9925 9145
Course Contact Email:barbara.kuczuk@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
effie.kombos@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Year 10 maths
Course Description
This unit provides learners with the skills and knowledge to become competent to perform mathematical calculations used in business: margin percentages, mark-up percentages, markdowns, sales/m, sales/m2, stock turnover, stock-sales ratios and averages. Breakeven analysis and an introduction to the merchandise plan will also be covered.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM12024A Perform computations |
Element: |
1. Determine work requirement |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Required outcomes are established from job instructions |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
► Use the four operations to perform computations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages in different contexts (problem solving)
► Use appropriate operations, formulae and units (learning and problem solving)
► Use ratios (learning and problem solving)
► Check answers for accuracy and round off numbers to the required degree of accuracy (learning and problem solving)
► Produce graphs selecting appropriate scale and describe the trend (learning)
► Research and collect data (planning and organising)
► Work in a group to brainstorm and provide feedback on findings (teamwork and initiative and enterprise)
► Use a calculator (technology)
► Use self evaluation tools. (learning and self-management)
► Design appropriate format for workbook (self-management , initiative and enterprise)
Teaching Schedule
8 February Revision of basics/ Profit
15 February Mark-up/ Margin
22 February Revision
1 March Quiz 1
8 March Markdown/ Performance Indicators
15 March Performance Indicators/ D. Plan & Control
22 March Revision
29 March Quiz 2
5 April Cost Volume Analysis/ Break Even
12 April Merchandise Planning
19 April Revision
Term Break Friday 22nd April – Friday 29th April Easter Break
Term 2 Monday 2nd May– Friday 3rd June
3 May Quiz 3
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks undertaken will include assignments and questionnaires.
Assessment Tasks
Three quizzes
Assessment Matrix
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