| Unit name | Essential Mathematics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LANG00037 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | QCA-3 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Andersen |
| 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:
Students will attend 3 hours of study per week. Learning is facilitated in sessions involving a combination of teacher-led input, combined with practical, workshop-style exercises. On-line delivery of materials through Blackboard VLE.
Formative Assessment:
Summative Assessment:
Recommended Reading
Mathematics: A Complete Introduction: The Easy Way to Learn Maths, Hugh Neill and Trevor Johnson (Teach Yourself, 2018).
Many textbooks cover the material taught in this unit, for example:
GCSE Mathematics (CGP GCSE Maths 9-1 Revision, 2015)
