Handbook

To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 11 level.  You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study.  You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.

You are expected to attempt the workshop preparation questions (refer to Moodle site for this unit) and any other questions designated by the workshop leaders prior to attending the relevant workshop. Additional questions will be distributed during workshops, to be completed during workshop time and some of these questions will be from past exams.

In-class discussions.

This unit contains a hurdle requirement that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

• Applies to all offerings

• Applies to all offerings

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

The only Faculty approved calculator permitted in tests and examinations for all Australian campuses and locations is the HP10bII+.