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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Kurongkurl Katitjin

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Mathematics 1

  • Unit Code

    ABB1127

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

Description

This unit looks at the mathematics associated with understanding our number system, including decimals, fractions, percentages and measurement. Concepts are presented in a meaningful way and skills are applied to real life situations. The unit provides problem-solving processes and strategies that allow for generalisation to a variety of other situations.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate familiarity with basic concepts of shape and space.
  2. Demonstrate familiarity with key components of the number system.
  3. Demonstrate skills in the use of whole numbers, decimal numbers, fractions, percentages and measurement in every day contexts.
  4. Describe the relationship that exists between units of measure.
  5. Describe the relationships that exist between decimal numbers, fractions and percentages.
  6. Identify and use a relevant strategy to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
  7. Read basic graphs and develop familiarity with calculator functions.
  8. Use mathematics in everyday life situations, in present work situations or future work situations.

Unit Content

  1. Basic operations with whole numbers and decimals.
  2. Calculating averages.
  3. Calculating perimeters of polygons and circumferences of circles.
  4. Conversion between decimals, fractions and percentages.
  5. Converting units of measure.
  6. Explore the decimal number system.
  7. Measuring various lengths in millimetres, centimetres and metres.
  8. Ordering fractions and decimals.
  9. Powers and scientific notation.
  10. Reading and interpreting a variety of graphs.
  11. Solving realistic problems.
  12. Tasks using equivalent fractions.
  13. Using correct units of measure for length, area, mass, capacity and time.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops, presentations.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
WorkshopParticipation - engagement in workshop / review activities 25%
Portfolio3 module tasks45%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination 30%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ReviewReview activities25%
Portfolio3 module tasks45%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination30%

Text References

  • ^ Louis, P., McMahon, P., & Wilson, A. (2007). Maths for WA. (2nd ed.). Melbourne: Pearson Education.
  • Marr, B., & Helme. (1990). Breaking down the barriers: A kit for building staff development skills in adult numeracy. VIC: Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE.
  • Tadich, F. (1976). Actions with fractions. West Melbourne, Victoria: Thomas Nelson (Australia).
  • Scott, J., Hodder, J., & Rotumah, K. (1995). Mathematics modules for an Aboriginal bridging course. Perth: Curtin University of Technology.
  • Ramp, D. (1976). Decimals & per cent: [pupils' book]. South Yarra, Vic: Heinemann Education Australia.
  • Goddard, R., Marr, B., & Martin, J. (1996). Strength in numbers: A resource book for teaching adult numeracy. (2nd rev. ed.). VIC: ARIS the Adult Basic Education Recource and Information Service, Language Australia.

Journal References

  • The Aboriginal child at school: A national journal for teachers of Aboriginals.
  • The Australian mathematics teacher.

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

ABB1127|1|1

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Kurongkurl Katitjin

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Mathematics 1

  • Unit Code

    ABB1127

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

Description

This unit looks at the mathematics associated with understanding our number system, including decimals, fractions, percentages and measurement. Concepts are presented in a meaningful way and skills are applied to real life situations. The unit provides problem-solving processes and strategies that allow for generalisation to a variety of other situations.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate familiarity with basic concepts of shape and space.
  2. Demonstrate familiarity with key components of the number system.
  3. Demonstrate skills in the use of whole numbers, decimal numbers, fractions, percentages and measurement in every day contexts.
  4. Describe the relationship that exists between units of measure.
  5. Describe the relationships that exist between decimal numbers, fractions and percentages.
  6. Identify and use a relevant strategy to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
  7. Read basic graphs and develop familiarity with calculator functions.
  8. Use mathematics in everyday life situations, in present work situations or future work situations.

Unit Content

  1. Basic operations with whole numbers and decimals.
  2. Calculating averages.
  3. Calculating perimeters of polygons and circumferences of circles.
  4. Conversion between decimals, fractions and percentages.
  5. Converting units of measure.
  6. Explore the decimal number system.
  7. Measuring various lengths in millimetres, centimetres and metres.
  8. Ordering fractions and decimals.
  9. Powers and scientific notation.
  10. Reading and interpreting a variety of graphs.
  11. Solving realistic problems.
  12. Tasks using equivalent fractions.
  13. Using correct units of measure for length, area, mass, capacity and time.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops, presentations.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
WorkshopParticipation - engagement in workshop / review activities 25%
Portfolio3 module tasks45%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination 30%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ReviewReview activities25%
Portfolio3 module tasks45%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination30%

Text References

  • ^ Louis, P., McMahon, P., & Wilson, A. (2007). Maths for WA. (2nd ed.). Melbourne: Pearson Education.
  • Marr, B., & Helme. (1990). Breaking down the barriers: A kit for building staff development skills in adult numeracy. VIC: Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE.
  • Tadich, F. (1976). Actions with fractions. West Melbourne, Victoria: Thomas Nelson (Australia).
  • Scott, J., Hodder, J., & Rotumah, K. (1995). Mathematics modules for an Aboriginal bridging course. Perth: Curtin University of Technology.
  • Ramp, D. (1976). Decimals & per cent: [pupils' book]. South Yarra, Vic: Heinemann Education Australia.
  • Goddard, R., Marr, B., & Martin, J. (1996). Strength in numbers: A resource book for teaching adult numeracy. (2nd rev. ed.). VIC: ARIS the Adult Basic Education Recource and Information Service, Language Australia.

Journal References

  • The Aboriginal child at school: A national journal for teachers of Aboriginals.
  • The Australian mathematics teacher.

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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