MATH1900
Elementary Mathematics
10 Units
Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 2 |
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| Ourimbah | Semester 2 |
| Port Macquarie Nth Coast Inst | Semester 2 |
Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Exposes the student to a broad range of elementary but important topics in Mathematics that are especially relevant for intending early childhood and primary teachers. Topics include number concepts, elementary geometry, measurement, probability and basic statistics.
MATH1900 cannot be counted for credit with MATH1110 or MATH1210 unless taken before these courses. MATH1900 cannot count for credit with MATH1100 nor MATH1410.
| Objectives | 1. To develop students' understanding of elementary algebra, geometry, number concepts, probability and problem-solving. 2. To introduce students to number theory and statistics. 3. To encourage students to think mathematically and to increase students' confidence in their mathematical ability. |
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| Content | 1. Problem solving. 2. Number concepts. 3. Number theory. 4. Algebra. 5. Geometry. 6. Measurement. 7. Probability. 8. Graphical representation. 9. Statistics. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | n/a | ||||
| Transition | n/a | ||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | HSC level mathematics is desirable, but some understanding of basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry is sufficient. | ||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for MATH1900 |