For background reading:
Abbott P & Hugh N., Teach Yourself Algebra, Teach Yourself, 2003, ISBN: 0340867434
Croft A & Davison R, Foundation Maths, Prentice Hall, 2006, ISBN: 031979213
Bancroft G & Fletcher M, Improve Your Maths, Addison-Wesley, 1998, ISBN: 0201331306

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

Pre-prepared self study materials.
Computer based resources such as the LTSN Mathcentre DVD and web site.

Delivery will be via workshop/tutorial sessions totalling 36 hours (max size of 20). Lecture material will demonstrate and explain fundamental mathematical concepts and techniques. The workshops will be based around self-study materials which will reinforce the lecture material and provide an opportunity to practice the techniques. Students will also be expected to utilise computer-based materials e.g. LTSN Mathcentre website during independent study hours.

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.

1. Staged Class test, 2 hours, 70% (Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3)
2. Assignment, 30% (Learning outcomes 1, 2 and3)