Introduction to Mathematics 2

 

This is the second of a two-part online course, accepted across Wales as an equivalency for GCSE mathematics for Nursing and Initial Teacher Education. This self-paced learning experience offers dynamic, easy-to-follow videos paired with weekly practice-based worksheets that guide you from the fundamentals to achieving a GCSE Level C proficiency in maths.

Key Facts

 

Language: English

Duration: 10 Weeks

Number of Credits: 10

Tutor: Dr Panna Lloyd-Karlinger 

Learning Method: Online

Level: This module is at CQFW Level 4

Module Code: XK17210

Fee: £140.00 - Fee Waiver Scheme available

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Overview

​​​Unlock your potential in mathematics with our comprehensive, two-part online course, accepted across Wales as an equivalency for GCSE mathematics for Nursing and Initial Teacher Education.

This self-paced learning experience offers dynamic, easy-to-follow videos paired with weekly practice-based worksheets that guide you from the fundamentals to achieving a GCSE Level C proficiency in maths. Whether you're looking to overcome maths anxiety or just want to solidify your mathematical foundations, our course is tailored to boost your confidence and enhance your skills. Join us and transform your understanding of maths, ensuring that you are fully prepared for your future career. 

Programme

Content will be delivered in 9 sessions with an additional session for summary and revision. The topics studies will include the following:

  1. Statistics (mean, mode, median, range), plots and charts
  2. Statistics (frequency polygons, cumulative frequency diagram, box and whisker plots)
  3. Rates, rations and time
  4. Measurements and conversion (length, weight, volume)
  5. Geometry (angle, bearing, square, rectangle, quadrilaterals, polygons, circles)
  6. Geometry (cubes, cuboid, cylinders, volume, density, word problems)
  7. Triangles and trigonometry (Pythagoras and word problems)
  8. Transformations (rotations, reflections, enlargements)
  9. Constructions and Circle theorems
  10. Summary and revision

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

  1. Understand basic statistical terminology, bar charts, pie charts, box-and-whisker plots, scatterplots and frequency diagrams and determine means, medians, ranges and modes, rates and time, and understand ratios
  2. Confidently use different measurements and exchange between units (both imperial and metric)
  3. Understand and solve problems involving right-angled triangles and trigonometry (including word problems), angles, bearing, 2D and 3D shapes
  4. Carry out geometric transformations including rotations, reflections, enlargements
  5. Construct angles and shapes and understand circle theorems involving angles

 

Assessments

  1. Worksheets comprising of 10 x short exams. (40%)
  2. 2 hour written exam (60%) 

Reading Suggestions

Reading suggestions will be offered throughout the course. 

Entry Requirements

This course is for everyone. No previous experience is needed and there are no formal entry requirements. 

What Do I Need?

As this is an online course, you would need the following:

• Internet access
• Access to a laptop or computer with a web camera and microphone; the use of headphones might also be of benefit
• Use of the Chrome web-browser where possible.