TFCMATHS 92F : Foundation Mathematics 2
Science
2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Contribute to group collaborative tasks, to help provide a group solution to the activities. (Capability 2, 3, 4 and 6)
- Recognize and use various forms of function notation, being able to write down and graph the inverses of functions, and identify the domains and ranges of functions. (Capability 1, 2, 3 and 4)
- Identify / model linear, quadratic, exponential, circle and trigonometric relationships with appropriate mathematical functions in mathematical and real world contexts, and then be able to interpret the various forms of these functions, and provide examples of an applications. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6)
- Recognize a pattern and suggest appropriate formulae to describe it, and then extend this to other situations. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
- Confidently estimate solutions to problems, and to reflect on what is a reasonable answer in the context. (Capability 1, 2, 3 and 4)
- Use relevant strategies and suitable technology to solve early discrete mathematics problems (e.g. matrices, introductory combinatorics). (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
- Be able to express mathematics in written form to communicate mathematical ideas and solutions to problems and contexts. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
- Be able to reflect critically on their own and on others' learning. (Capability 2, 4, 5 and 6)
- Be prepared to enter MATHS 102 in the following year. Note -Summer School is only suggested for well-prepared students, as is MATHS 108. (Capability 1, 2 and 5)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 12% | Individual Coursework |
| Group Work Collaborations | 8% | Group Coursework |
| Quizzes | 10% | Individual Coursework |
| Chapter Tests (2) and Mid Semester Test | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| Final Exam | 45% | Individual Coursework |
| 5 types | 100% |
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Tuākana
Key Topics
Special Requirements
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard [15] point course; students are expected to spend from 10 to 12 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.
For this course, you can expect [4-5] hours of lectures, a [1] hour tutorial, [6] hours of reading and working on homework exercises, assignments, and e-quizzes, and in some weeks, test preparation.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Tertiary Foundation Certificate students are expected to attend and participate on Campus and are therefore not remote students. Attendance is required at scheduled activities including classes and tutorials (such as Group Work Collaborative tasks which receive credit for components of the course).
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including tutorials will not be available as recordings. The course will not include live online events including tutorials.
Attendance on campus is required for the tests, the Group Work Collaborations, and the Final exam. The Quizzes may be submitted electronically on Canvas - the best eight out of ten will count toward the final mark.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable delivery.
Learning Resources
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.
For instance, feedback from students is particularly useful if they cannot find something on Canvas, or if a resource needs to be unlocked. Student questions about how to interpret assignment questions are encouraged, and on occasion these have assisted to clarify a task. However, what is submitted must be always be a student's own work.
Digital 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.
The ten weekly Quizzes are to be submitted electronically on Canvas - the best eight will count toward the final mark.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework 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. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
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.
If you are absent for any of the Team / Collaborative tasks, please note that these assessments cannot be repeated since each requires a whole team effort and contribution when submitting each task.
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.
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.