Indicative Content
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The maths component of the module covers simplification and expansion of algebraic expressions, including expanding brackets and factorisation; linear and quadratic functions; indices and logarithms; and basic statistical measures such as mean and standard deviation.
The IT skills part of the module deals with basic keyboard skills, introduces you to operating systems, general office software packages, the Internet, and how to use these effectively.
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Learning Strategies
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This module has 60 hours of whole class contact - typically 5 hours per week. (Maximum group size will usually be 20 students.) In addition, you will also have regular tutorial time with the module tutor during the module.
In Weeks 1 to 10, you'll be taking part in maths and IT workshops These will help you to develop your maths and IT skills by doing formative exercises. You'll be working on your own, with your fellow students and with the tutor. Your time will be divided more or less equally between maths and IT.
In the last two weeks of the module, the teaching format changes. In Weeks 11 and 12, formal classes will stop. Instead, you'll have time for independent study to practise your maths examination and IT class test. Your tutor will be available for tutorials to sort out any problems and support your revision.
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Assessment Details
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There are two parts to the assessment:
1. Two 45 minute closed book maths examinations (50%) (LO 1 & 2)
This will be a standard closed book examination, but with formula sheets provided. Closed-book means that you will not be able to take any books or papers into the examination with you.
2. A portfolio of IT tasks completed in class (50%) (LO 3)
In these class tests, you will show that you can carry out a number of IT tasks using general office software(e.g. format a text, import images into a file, produce charts, produce presentation slides). |
Resources
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Access to library resources
A computer with Office software and Internet access
Individual and group study space
A good advanced learner's English dictionary
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Texts
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The resources available in your comprehensive Module Handbook.
Croft, A. & Davidson, R. (2010) Foundation Maths, 5th Edition. Prentice Hall
Melton, B., Dodge, M., Swinford, E. & Schor, B.M. (2013) Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 Step by Step. Microsoft Press.
Murray, K. (2013) Microsoft Office Professional 2013 plain and simple. O’Reilly Media
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Special Admission Requirements
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