Course Title: Use a range of techniques to solve mathematical problems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: MATH5341
Course Title: Use a range of techniques to solve mathematical problems
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3305 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4713
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Jaishree Ravindran - Teacher
Email jaishree.ravindran@rmit.edu.au
Phone +61 3 9925 4932
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None.
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.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21058 Use a range of techniques to solve mathematical problems |
Element: |
1. Use ratio, proportion and percent to solve problems |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 |
Element: |
2 Use trigonometry to determine lengths and angles |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 |
Element: |
3 Use basic indices to solve problems |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 |
Element: |
4 Use measurements to solve mensuration problems in two and three dimensions |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 |
Element: |
5 Substitute into and transpose simple equations and formulae |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 |
Element: |
6 Solve problems by plotting points |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 |
Element: |
7 Present and evaluate statistical information |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 |
Element: |
8 Identify connections between formulae and graphical representations |
Performance Criteria: |
8.1 |
Element: |
9 Use algebraic techniques to analyse and solve problems |
Performance Criteria: |
9.1 |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Students are expected to participate actively in all learning activities that include:
- discussion of mathematical concepts relevant to each topic
- discussion of the mathematical routines and procedures for solving problems related to each topic
- working independently or in groups in solving problems on exercise and work sheets
- working in groups to solve more challenging problems requiring interpretation and evaluation of results
Teaching Schedule
Week # | Week beginning | Topics | Exercises |
1 | 10 Feb | Induction Number Skills – Order of Operations Number Skills – Directed Numbers |
1.1, 1.2 |
2 | 17 Feb | Fractions | 2.1a, 2.1b |
3 | 24 Feb | Decimal Places and Significant Figures Decimals |
2.2, 2.3 |
4 | 3 March | Ratio and Proportion Test 1: Number Skills and Fractions |
2.4 |
5 | 10 March | Percentages Indices |
2.5, 3.1 |
6 | 17 March | Scientific Notation |
3.2, 4.1 |
7 | 24 March | Test 2: Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Ratios, Indices and Scientific Notation Solving Linear Equations |
4.2a |
8 | 31 March | Revision |
Worksheets |
9 | 7 April | Solving Worded Linear Equations | 4.2b |
10 | 14 April | Transposition and Substitution | 4.3 |
11 | 28 April | Statistics: Univariate Data | 5.1a, 5.1b |
12 | 5 May | Statistics: Univariate Data Statistics: Bivariate Data |
5.1c, 5.2 |
13 | 12 May | Linear Relations | 4.4a, 4.4b |
14 | 19 May | Test 3: Algebra, Univariate Data, Linear Relations. Metric Conversion and Perimeter Area |
6.1 6.2a |
15 | 26 May | Volume & Pythagoras’ Theorem | 6.2b, 6.3 |
16 | 2 June | Trigonometric Ratios | 6.4 |
17 | 9 June | Revision & Final Exam |
Worksheets |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Any Year 10 or Year 11 Mathematics textbook. |
0 7035 8505 0 |
Other Resources
Course Guide and Question Booklet
Students are required to purchase:
- a scientific calculator for use in class and when completing assessment tasks
- lined exercise book in which to complete Exercises
- binder with plastic sleeves for storing Exercises and Worksheets
- writing materials
Overview of Assessment
Assessment in this course may include:
Worksheets
Quizzes
Assignments
Tests
Assessment Tasks
3 Tests, 10% each = 30%
Mid-Semester Exam = 20%
Statistics Assignment =15%
Final Exam = 35%
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Classroom lessons 17 x 4 hours = 72 hours
Tutorials 17 x 1 hour = 17 hours
Work outside class on Exercises, Worksheets etc = 6 hours
Assignment work = 5 hours
Revision and preparation for assessment tasks = 10 hours
TOTAL 110 hours
Students who are absent on the day of an assessment task, whose performance in an assessment task has been severely affected by some unforeseen circumstance or who are unable to submit an assignment by the due date, need to apply for Special Consideration and apply within the allowed time frame
Extension of time for submission of assessable work- A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf ) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special Consideration (form available on the Web). For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected
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