Overview

During the course of this module students will explore the following topics:

• Arithmetic and numerical computation.
• Handling data.
• Algebra.
• Graphs.
• Geometry and trigonometry.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -D- to D+A threshold student should have basic knowledge of the essential facts and key concepts presented in the module. The work incompletely covers the module material and there may be no argument and lack of examples & support.

-good -B- to B+A good student should have a thorough factual knowledge across all aspects of the module, and be able to detail examples where appropriate. The work shows a thorough understanding based on the presented material. The argument is logic and well supported.

-excellent -A- to AAn excellent student should have a thorough factual knowledge across all aspects of the module and be able to detailed examples where appropriate, supported by additional reading and knowledge drawn from other modules. Evidence of critical thinking and wider reading is essential for A+ and A marks.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to calculate circumferences, surface areas and volumes of regular shapes.

• Students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of algebra in order to solve algebraic equations.

• Students will be able to interrogate data in order to identify a correlation between two variables, and then select and use a statistical test to challenge the null hypothesis.

• Students will be able to recognise use expressions in decimal and standard form to calculate ratios and percentages.

• Students will be able to translate information between graphical, numerical and algebraic forms, and be able to draw valid conclusions.