Course Title: Perform computations

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2009

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

mark.reid@rmit.edu.au

barbara.kuczuk@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 30

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

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
2. Perform calculations
3. Produce charts and graphs from given information

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Required outcomes are established from job instructions.
1.2 Data is obtained from relevant sources and interpreted correctly.
1.3 Required calculation method is determined to suit the application, including selection of relevant arithmetic operations and/or formulae.
1.4 Expected results are estimated, including rounding off, as appropriate
2.1 Calculation method is applied correctly
2.2 Correct answer is obtained
2.3 Answer is checked against estimation
3.1 Data is transposed accurately to produce charts or graphs
3.2 Charts or graphs accurately reflect data on which they are based.


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 (learning and problem solving)
► Round off numbers to the required degree of accuracy (learning)
► 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)
► Use on-line activities (technology)
► Design appropriate format for workbook (initiative and enterprise)


Teaching Schedule


Week Beginning

 Session - Topic

 Element Performance criteria

 Assessment Tasks
9 February 09


Outline of module and assessment method.

Health and safety aspects.
Topic 1 - Review of Basics

Topic 2 - Profit

1.1 Required outcomes are established from job instructions.
2.1 Calculation method is applied correctly
2.2 Correct answer is obtained
2.3 Answer is checked against estimation.

 
16 February 09  Topic 2 -  Profit  2.1, 2.2 , 2.3  
 23 February 09 Topic 3 – Markup and Margins
Exercises 1, 2, & 3 

 		  1.1 Required outcomes are established from job instructions.
1.2 Data is obtained from relevant sources and interpreted correctly.
1.3 Required calculation method is determined to suit the application, including selection of relevant arithmetic operations and/or formulae.
1.3 Expected results are estimated, including rounding off, as appropriate
2.1 Calculation method is applied correctly
2.2 Correct answer is obtained
2.3 Answer is checked against estimation.
 
 2 March 09  Topic 3 – Markup and Margins
Exercises 4, 5, 7, 8, 10
Homework exercises 6, 9, 7 & ”How clever are you?”
 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3  
 9 March 09  Topic 3 – Markup and Margins
Exercises 11 & 12
 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3  
 16 March 09  Topic 3 – Markup and Margins
Exercises 13 & 14
 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3  
 23 March 09  Revision of Basics, Profit & Markup and Margins  1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3  
 30 March 09  Quiz 1 : Basics, Profit and Markup & Margins    Written assessment 1 (in class)
 6 April 09  Easter Holidays    
 20 April 09  Topic 4 - Markdown  1.1 Required outcomes are established from job instructions.
1.2 Data is obtained from relevant sources and interpreted correctly.
1.3 Required calculation method is determined to suit the application, including selection of relevant arithmetic operations and/or formulae.
1.4 Expected results are estimated, including rounding off, as appropriate
2.1 Calculation method is applied correctly
2.2 Correct answer is obtained
2.3 Answer is checked against estimation
 
 27 April 09  Topic 5 - Performance Indicators  1.1 Required outcomes are established from job instructions.
1.2 Data is obtained from relevant sources and interpreted correctly.
1.3 Required calculation method is determined to suit the application, including selection of relevant arithmetic operations and/or formulae.
1.4 Expected results are estimated, including rounding off, as appropriate.
2.1 Calculation method is applied correctly
2.2 Correct answer is obtained
2.3 Answer is checked against estimation
 
 4 May 09  Topic 6 - Dollar Planning and Control  2.1, 2.2, 2.3  
 11 May 09  Quiz 2 : Markdown, Performance Indicators and Dollar Planning & Control    Written assessment 2 (in class)
 18 May 09  Topic 7 - The Merchandise Plan  1.1 Required outcomes are established from job instructions.
1.2 Data is obtained from relevant sources and interpreted correctly.
1.3 Required calculation method is determined to suit the application , including selection of relevant arithmetic operations and/or formulae.

1.4 Expected results are estimated, including rounding off, as appropriate
2.1 Calculation method is applied correctly
2.2 Correct answer is obtained
2.3 Answer is checked against estimation
 
 25 May 09  Topic 7 - The Merchandise Plan  1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3  SUBMIT class work for assessment
 1 June 09  Topic 8 – Visual Presentation of Business Data  2.1 Calculation method is applied correctly
2.2 Correct answer is obtained.
2.3 Answer is checked against estimation
3.1 Data is transposed accurately to produce charts or graphs
3.2 Charts or graphs accurately reflect data on which they are based.
 
 8 June 09  Topic 9 - Breakeven Analysis  2.1 Calculation method is applied correctly
2.2 Correct answer is obtained
2.3 Answer is checked against estimation
3.1 Data is transposed accurately to produce charts or graphs
3.2 Charts or graphs accurately reflect data on which they are based.
 SUBMIT mini assignment on Visual Presentation of Business Data
 15 June 09  Topic 9 - Breakeven Analysis   2.1, 2.2, , 2.3, 3.1, 3.2  
 22 June 09  Quiz 3 : Breakeven Analysis 
 Feedback  and maintenance		    Written assessment 3 (in class)
N.B. Students should note that this weekly planner is offered in good faith and that suggested activities will be undertaken as planned. However due to the possibility of unforeseen circumstances some activities might of necessity need to be altered – all efforts for advance notice will be made.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment tasks undertaken will include assignments and questionnaires.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Tasks: Complete three quizzes, class work assessment and one mini-assignment

Assessment               Method                                                                           Marks  Awarded
Quiz 1                           Written assessment performed in class                40 marks
Quiz 2                           Written assessment performed in class                20 marks
Class work                  Practical using checklist                                            10 marks
Mini assignment        Homework assignment                                             15 marks
Quiz 3                           Written assessment performed in class                15 marks

TOTAL                                                                                                                   100 MARKS


Assessment Matrix

Elements Quiz 1  Quiz 2 Class work Mini - assignment Quiz 3
1.1 Required outcomes are established from job instructions.   Y Y    
1.2 Data is obtained from relevant sources and interpreted correctly.  Y  Y   Y Y
1.3 Required calculation method is determined to suit the application, including selection of relevant arithmetic operations and/or formulae. Y Y Y Y Y
1.4 Expected results are estimated, including rounding off, as appropriate.  Y  Y  Y Y Y
2.1 Calculation method is applied correctly Y Y  Y Y Y
2.2 Correct answer is obtained  Y  Y  Y Y Y
2.3 Answer is checked against estimation  Y  Y  Y Y Y
3.1 Data is transposed accurately to produce charts or graphs       Y Y
3.2 Charts or graphs accurately reflect data on which they are based.       Y Y

Other Information

The following skill is covered in PRODUCT SPECIFICATION and PATTERN DEVELOPMENT (MANU7728C): checking for conformance to specifications


The following skill is covered in SUPPLY CHAIN CONCEPTS (MKTG5757C) under the topic of containers for moving goods: performing calculations involving length, perimeter, area and volume.

Applications of elasticity and force are covered in TEXTILE CALCULATIONS (MANU5910C).

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