Course Description

This course is designed to offer school leavers and professionals a solid foundation in mathematics. It serves as a preparatory bridge for those entering tertiary education or returning to academia, providing essential tools and techniques for articulating and applying mathematical concepts effectively in both academic and business settings. While the course can be a precursor to the AdelaideX’s MathTrackX XSeries Program, it is not a compulsory component.

What Students Will Learn

• Fluency in basic arithmetic and algebraic operations including working with natural numbers, integers, and rational numbers.
• Skills to accurately represent and solve problems in the number line and coordinate plane.
• Understanding and application of mathematical properties in problem-solving contexts such as rates of change and measurement of dimensions.

Prerequisites or Skills Necessary

There are no specific prerequisites required for this course. It is open to anyone interested in enhancing their foundational mathematical skills.

Course Coverage

• Operations with natural numbers, integers, and rational numbers
• Understanding and performing decimal and percentage calculations
• Concepts of length, area, time, and speed in practical problems
• Numerical and algebraic problem-solving involving equations and inequalities
• Geometrical representation in number lines and planes

Target Audience

This course is suitable for recent school leavers, professionals preparing to return to academic pursuits, and anyone looking to strengthen their basic understanding of mathematics.

Real-World Application

The skills learned in this course can be applied directly in various professional fields such as engineering, economics, computer science, and data analysis. They also provide a solid foundation for academic advancement in any STEM-related field.

Syllabus

• Introduction to operations involving natural numbers and integers
• Extended understanding of rational numbers, decimals, and percentages
• Practical applications of measurement concepts like length, area, time, and speed
• Detailed exploration of sets on the number line and cartesian plane
• Rigorous approach to solving equations and inequalities