On-line resources will demonstrate and explain fundamental mathematical concepts and techniques with integrated exercises to provide an opportunity to practice the techniques and help reinforce understanding. Students will also be directed to utilise internet materials e.g. LTSN Mathcentre website.

As stated above regular tests and an assignment will assess the level of understanding attained.
Email backup support will also be available.

1. Staged Class test (weighted 70%). Several short Blackboard tests of maximum duration 20 minutes will be spread throughout the module. (Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3)

2. Assignment (weighted 30%). Several short mathematical problems set in various contexts. (Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3)

The test and assignment schedules will be published at the beginning of each delivery. A sample of students may be selected for oral examination on any of the assessments.

Directed numbers, fractions, percentages, powers, decimals, approximation, rates and averages, basic algebra including expanding brackets, factorisation and unit conversion, simplifying algebraic expressions, solving algebraic equations, transposing formulae, linear graphs and equations, quadratic graphs and equations, simultaneous equations.

For background reading:
Abbott P, Teach Yourself Algebra, Hodder Arnold Teach Yourself, 2003, 0340867434
Croft A & Davison R, Foundation Maths, Prentice Hall, 2002, 0130454265
Bancroft G & Fletcher M, Improve Your Maths, Addison-Wesley, 1998, 0201331306

Students with a GCSE Grade B or above in mathematics are not permitted to take the module.

Access to a PC with internet connection i.e. access to web-based resources such as the LTSN Mathcentre web site.
Library resources (paper-based or E-books)
Self-study materials accessible via a designated VLE (e.g. Blackboard)