Abstract
This subject is designed to develop students' appreciation of the importance of mathematics in society as well as their personal numeracy. Students will further develop their knowledge, skills and understanding in Measurement, Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. This will be developed by following the evolution of some mathematical concepts … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Measurement systems and their application, including the history and development of Babylonian and Hindu-Arabic number systems;Algebra, including solving linear and quadratic equations, sequences and series, and applying algebraic techniques and reasoning;Geometry, including coordinate geometry, geometrical shapes, transformations, similarity and congruence; andStatistics and probability, including descriptive statistics, representing, analysing and interpreting … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to examine and describe historical mathematical concepts and processes and discuss their impact on modern society;
2.
be able to define the geometric concepts of shape and measurement and apply them in practice to different contexts;
3.
be able to demonstrate models and patterns through the use of algebraic equations and apply these to everyday practice;
4.
be able to collate, analyse and interpret data and communicate and make recommendations from the resulting information; and
5.
be able to represent data to communicate information in an appropriate cultural format.
Enrolment restrictions
Only available to students enrolled in courses offered by the Faculty of Arts and Education
Pre-requisite