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Academic Numeracy
Undergraduate | TAS-XAB091A | 2021
Course information for 2021 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
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Academic Numeracy
About this subject
Please note: This subject coding (TAS-XAB091A) is only available to students studying the Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation.
Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Communicate mathematical ideas and information underpinned by the principles of academic integrity
- Critically evaluate numerical arguments
- Use mathematical techniques to solve problems
- Statistical investigations
- Data collection
- Summarising data
- Drawing conclusions and statistical inference
- Analysing and evaluating research
- Proportional reasoning
- Algebraic reasoning
- Critically evaluating numerical arguments
- Financial literacy: Using Excel and Word equation editor
In this subject 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.
- Tutorial worksheets (45%)
- Short answer assessment 1 (15%)
- Short answer assessment 2 (25%)
- Weekly quiz: Multiple choice or short answer quizzes (15%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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