TFCMATHS 90F : Preparatory Skills in Mathematics

Science

2025 Semester One (1253) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Development of fundamental mathematics concepts including an understanding of arithmetic ideas as expressed in fractions, decimals and percentages, ratio and proportion, measurement and algebraic thinking. Application of these concepts in contexts such as financial literacy, problem solving, and real-life mathematics will form the basis of this course.

Course Overview

The course supports students to think critically and conceptually about the way mathematical problems are solved. Students will develop mathematical skills and solve real-world problems.  Students will develop an awareness of the importance of mathematics, and how it impacts on many aspects of their daily lives.
 Student engagement is increased by the use of activities that are culturally and contextually relevant. Group work is used to allow the development and facilitation of skills and knowledge. This course will foster the achievement and success of individuals and groups providing opportunities for students to collaborate with and support each other. 

Course Requirements

Restriction: EDFOUND 15F, TFCEDUC 15F

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: People and Place
Capability 2: Sustainability
Capability 3: Knowledge and Practice
Capability 4: Critical Thinking
Capability 5: Solution Seeking
Capability 6: Communication
Capability 7: Collaboration
Capability 8: Ethics and Professionalism

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Develop and demonstrate an understanding of foundational mathematical problems in a range of contexts (Capability 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7)
  2. Explain and communicate foundational mathematical ideas and concepts (Capability 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7)
  3. Understand and solve foundational mathematics problems (Capability 3, 4, 5 and 6)
  4. Apply foundational mathematics understanding to solve real world problems (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8)
  5. Develop an understanding of mathematics that links to real world problems and promotes progression into further courses and careers (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Individual assignments 12% Individual Coursework
Best eight of ten e-Quizzes 10% Individual Coursework
Two collaborative in class tasks 8% Group & Individual Coursework
Tests 30% Individual Test
Final Exam 40% Individual Examination
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5
Individual assignments
Best eight of ten e-Quizzes
Two collaborative in class tasks
Tests
Final Exam

Students must achieve at least 35% in the final exam

Key Topics

  • Number
  • Measurement 
  • Graphs and patterns
  •  Algebra

Special Requirements

Attendance in class as well as engagement with course activities and readings support academic success. As such there is an attendance requirement for this course.

Students must make every effort to attend all classes and complete all the necessary in-class requirements. Students are to attend all tutorials and assessments in person on campus.

Tuākana

Whanaungatanga and manaakitanga are fundamental principles of our Tuākana Mathematics programme which provides support for Māori and Pasifika students who are taking mathematics courses. The Tuākana Maths programme consists of workshops and drop-in times, and provides a space where Māori and Pasifika students are able to work alongside our Tuākana tutors and other Māori and Pasifika students who are studying mathematics.

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course. On average, students are expected to spend 10 hours per week in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in. 

A typical semester including the study/exam period totals approximately 15 weeks. This means that for this course you should expect to commit 48 hours to direct contact via on-campus workshops'

You can also reasonably expect to commit approximately 100-120 hours to independent learning. This may include reading (and more reading), note-taking, face-to-face and/or online discussion, writing, engaging in collaborative group work, problem solving, undertaking practical tasks, reflecting on learning, accessing learning and study resources, and assignment and test preparation and completion. 

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including tutorials and tests to complete components of the course.
Tutorials may not be available as recordings. 
There will be times when a 'flipped classroom' (where students are expected to engage with content presentations before the scheduled class time), approach is used. There will be clear communication on Canvas to advise students of when their attendance at particular tutorials is not required.

The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
The course is delivered at City and Tai Tonga (Manukau) campuses.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Two course books will be distributed during the semester, the first in week one. Further resources such as lecture slides, worksheets and past tests and exams are available on Canvas. Links to useful websites are also provided.

Student Feedback

During the course Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the staff responsible for the course and staff-student consultative committees.

At the end of the course students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback.

Your feedback helps to improve the course and its delivery for all students.

Informal feedback may be gathered throughout the course. As a result of student feedback further improvements to the course will be made, for example the course book and resources have been updated.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework, tests and examinations as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against electronic source material using computerised detection mechanisms. Upon reasonable request, students may be required to provide an electronic version of their work for computerised review.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Copyright

The content and delivery of content in this course are protected by copyright. Material belonging to others may have been used in this course and copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license.

You may copy the course content for the purposes of private study or research, but you may not upload onto any third party site, make a further copy or sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of the course content to another person.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

The delivery mode may change depending on COVID restrictions. Any changes will be communicated through Canvas.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 31/10/2024 08:18 a.m.