| Unit name | Essential Mathematics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LANG00037 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | QCA-3 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Mrs. Elizabeth Allen |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
IELTS minimum 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5 in writing and 4.5 in all other components or equivalent |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Centre for Academic Language and Development |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This is a 20-credit unit within the International Foundation Programme which is aimed at students requiring standard, higher or advanced numeracy skills.
The unit aims to provide students with a strong mathematical foundation for further academic study, and to give students the appropriate mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding to help them progress to a range of courses in higher education.
The teaching and learning will cover the following content:
Number
Algebra
Ratio, proportion and rates of change
Geometry and measures
Probability
Statistics
By the end of the unit, students will be able to:
Delivered through small class teaching; 2 x 2-hour seminars per week
Assessment for learning/Formative Assessment
Regular problem sheets with feedback provided in seminars
Assessment of learning/Summative Learning
100% summative assessment by exam:
2.5hr exam, (ILOs 1, 2, 3)
Recommended Reading
Many textbooks cover the material taught in this unit, for example:
GCSE Mathematics (CGP GCSE Maths 9-1 Revision, 2015)
