EDUC 1004 - Mathematics for University A
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code EDUC 1004 Course Mathematics for University A Coordinating Unit School of Education Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 36 hours Restrictions This class is only open for students in the University Preparatory Program or Wilto Yerlo Preparatory Program. Assessment Modelling project x 2; Assignment problem solving in mathematics x 4; End of semester examination (in-class) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Chad Habel
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
This course aims to:
1. Develop the skills, capacities and confidence to undertake content-rich undergraduate studies in areas with a mathematical component, creating a potential for success.
2. Develop the mathematical knowledge of the participants.
3. Enable participants to create a strong mathematical foundation which will give them academic opportunities at university level.
4. Increase the academic and mathematical confidence of the participants.
5. Develop students’ mathematical problem-solving skills.
6. Foster students’ capacity to work cooperatively with others.
7. Foster an ability to identify current and future problems and explore existing and potential solutions both independently and cooperatively.
8. Develop students' capacity to utilise technology to assist in their application of mathematical knowledge.
9. Foster an appreciation of mathematics that will create opportunities at very stages in the future, both in academic and personal situations.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 5, 6, 7, 8 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 5, 6 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 3, 6, 7 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 8 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 6, 7, 9 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 7, 9 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
There will be no set text.
Recommended Resources
The lecturer will establish the recommended resources during weeks 1 and 2 of lectures.
Online Learning
MyUni will be an integral part of the teaching and learning process and will be used to facilitate communication between the student and lecturer outside of the contact hours. The link to MyUni can be found on the University Website under students but for your reference is https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/webapps/login/. You will be expected to use MyUni to download and upload assignments, for online tests, to access recommended resources and lecture notes and keep informed of course details and important information which will be posted in the announcements section.
MyUni will be used for essential communication including via email, so please check your University email regularly (at least three times a week). If you have a smartphone it is strongly recommended that you set up your email on it for easy and regular access to your University email. For guidance on how to do this, visit:
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/its/networks/mobile/support/config/#mobile
Remember, the most useful portal for all University online activities is Unified:
https://unified.adelaide.edu.au/web/mycampus/home
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will entail a 1 hour lecture per week and 2 hours of workshops/tutorials per week. The focus will be on guided discovery and problem-solving with a high level of support from the lecturer. The student will be responsible for the non-contact activities which will include, but are not limited to, reading, assignments, problem-solving and studying.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1x1 hour lecture per week (x12) 12 hours 1x2 hour workshop/tutorial per week (x12) 24 hours 4 hour of readings/problem-solving activities per week (x12) 48 hours 6 hours independent study per week (x12) 72 hours Total 156 hours Learning Activities Summary
Schedule Week 1 Pythagoras Homework assignment Week 2 Pythagoras - continued Homework assignment Week 3 Graphinh linear equations Homework assignment Week 4 Linear modelling Homework assignment Week 5 Course revision so far Homework assignment Week 6 Expanding and factorising quadratics In-class test Week 7 Quadratic equations Group project Week 8 Graphing quadratics & problem solving Group project due, Homework assignment Week 9 Introduction to functions & function notation In-class test Week 10 Graphing functions Homework assignment Week 11 Eponential functions Homework assignment Week 12 Logarithms Homework assignment -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
The assessment process will be ongoing and will allow for the lecturer to monitor the students progress.
Student grades will be based on the following:
* Weekly homework Assignments (all combined will contribute to 10% of total grade)
* Mid-Semester tests during weeks 6 and 9 (20% each = 40% of total grade)
* A Mathematical Group Project weeks 6-8 (20% of total grade; same mark given to each member of the group)
* A Final Examination (end-of-semester, in-class, 30% of total grade)
Assessment Related Requirements
Students must attempt all assessment tasks to pass this course. Since the University Preparatory Program is designed to prepare students for success at University, completing and submitting all assignments is central to the intended learning outcomes of the program and each course within it. Often, at least attempting and submitting assignments in the face of difficulty or adversity is enough for success at University and the UPP encourages this resilience by employing this policy in select courses. Please note that the absolute last date for the submission of assignments in Semester 1 is the end of Swot Vac week, which is one week after the final assignment is due.
If a student fails to submit all assessment tasks and would otherwise have received a grade greater than 45, they will be given a nominal grade of 45 (Fail) for that course in that semester. This will permit them to undertake additional assessment (formerly called academic supplementary assessment) at the Course Coordinator’s discretion, as per policy at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/supps.html
It is not necessary to apply for additional assessment; this assessment will usually consist of the missed pieces of assessment, but the course coordinator may require more. As per policy 9.1.3.3, if the student
passes the additional assessment to the Course Coordinator’s satisfaction, the maximum grade they can get for the course is 50 (Pass). If a student’s raw grade is below 45, regardless of whether all tasks have been attempted, this score will stand unless exceptional, documented circumstances apply as per the University’s Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/mod_arrange.html
Substantial non-engagement in this course (evidenced by repeated non-attendance at tutorials and failure to submit assessments) may result in students being withdrawn from the University Preparatory Program and being required to apply for reinstatement if they wish to continue.
Assessment Detail
Homework Assignments
These will be issued weekly during the lecture and it will be expected that they will be completed by the following week when we will go through them and then be handed up. If you are absent and do not receive the assignment on any given Monday it will be posted online so that you are able to catch up for the following week. In weeks with a public holiday everyone will be expected to download the assignment and we will go through both week 1 and week 2 is a class is missed due to a public holiday. If you are absent on the week that you hand up your assignment you can review the solutions online for your own learning but your assignment will not be included in your final grade.
Mid-Semester Tests
These will be held at 2 different times during the semester to give you a chance to review material and boost your grade so that it does not rely entirely on the final exam. They will also give you an opportunity to practice performing under test conditions to prepare you for exams. The material will come for the lecture material and homework assignments so if you have been attending lectures and tutorials and completing the assignments you should have no difficulty completing these assessments.
Mathematical Group Project
This will be completed in the study/work groups established in week one. It will be bridged over the mid-semester break to give you extra time to work on it outside of class time. Further details will come later.
Submission
Homework Assignments will be reviewed and submitted in class the following week. There may be one or 2 online assessments which will be submitted immediately after completion electronically via MyUni. Tests will be completed during tutorial sessions and handed up at the conclusion of the session. The Group Project will be submitted electronically via MyUni.
Students may be granted extensions to assignments on medical or compassionate grounds; documentation to support these ground will be required. Requests for extension must be made before the due date; requests for extension submitted after the due date will not be considered. All extension requests must be submitted to the Course Coordinator (Chad Habel: chad.habel@adelaide.edu.au);
any extensions granted by the lecturer or tutor will not be considered valid.
All extension requests will be administered according to the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/
For a concise information sheet on this policy, please visit http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/pdfs/maca_medical_compassionate_info.pdf
Penalties for Late Submission
Unless the Course Profile states otherwise when an assessment is submitted after the due date, and without an extension, 5% of the total mark possible will be deducted for every 24 hours or part thereof that it is late, including each day on a weekend. For example, an essay that is submitted after the due date and time but within the first 24 hour period, and that has been graded at 63%, will have 5% deducted, for a final grade of 58%. An essay that is more than 24 hours late will lose 10%, etc. Hard copy submissions made after 5.00pm on a Friday will be assumed to have been submitted on the next business day and will be penalised 5% per day for every day including weekend days and public holidays. This penalty may be increased where the assignment is to be completed in
a period of less than a week.
This course aims to return assessed work within 2 weeks of its submission, although this cannot be guaranteed. The resubmission of assignments is not possible for this course, except in exceptional
circumstances as approved by the Course Coordinator.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- International Student Support
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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