Overview

This unit enables students with constructive approaches to learning Mathematics and develop a core set of numeracy skills to aid them in further study in a variety of disciplines. Students will use digital tools and platforms to assist them in exploring mathematical concepts in real-world contexts through a problem-based learning approach.

Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
HE Block 8
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
27-October-2025
07-December-2025
Last self-enrolment date
27-October-2025
Census date
07-November-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
21-November-2025
Results released date
23-December-2025
HE Block 3
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
02-March-2026
14-June-2026
Last self-enrolment date
02-March-2026
Census date
24-March-2026
Last withdraw without fail date
24-March-2026
Results released date
14-July-2026

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Apply mathematical reasoning and logic to solve real-world scenario problems
  • Apply mathematical knowledge and skills to understand, interpret, and perform arithmetic, algebraic and geometry operations across a range of contexts
  • Apply knowledge of statistics and data literacy skills to read, interpret, and communicate statistical information
  • Use a variety of digital tools and platforms to aid in learning and solving mathematical problems

Teaching methods

All applicable locations

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)

Face to Face Contact (Class)

 4  12 weeks 48
Unspecified Learning Activities (Independent Learning) 6 12 weeks 72
Unspecified Learning Activities (Various) 2.5  12 weeks 30
Total     150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULOs
Assignment Individual/Group  %0 1,2,3,4
Portfolio Individual  %0 1,2,3,4

Content

Students will explore the following topics in real-world contexts using a variety of digital tools and platforms:

  • Number and Arithmetic
  • Basic Algebra
  • Geometry and Measurement
  • Statistics and Data Literacy
  • Mathematical Reasoning and Logic

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.