MATH40237 - Fundamental Mathematics for University

General Information

Unit Synopsis

Fundamental Mathematics for University introduces foundational concepts, rules and methods of elementary mathematics. You will complete regular module reviews and use the feedback to develop a unified body of knowledge in the fundamentals of mathematics. Topics include operations, percentages, introductory algebra, simple equation solving, exponents, linear equations, introductory statistics, and units and conversions. This provides a foundation for further study in mathematics and a broad range of other academic disciplines.

Details

Level Non-award
Unit Level Not Applicable
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 1
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites There are no pre-requisites for the unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

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Residential School No Residential School

Unit Availabilities from Term 2 - 2025

Term 2 - 2025 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 3 - 2025 Profile
Online

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Non-award unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Written Assessment 0%
2. Take Home Exam 40%
3. Take Home Exam 60%

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).

Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades

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Previous Feedback

Term 1 - 2025 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 85.11% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 23.33% response rate.

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Source: Staff Comments
Feedback
Some students are attempting assessments before completing the textbook activities, thereby missing out on valuable learning.
Recommendation
Review assessments to encourage or require students to complete the activities in the textbook before attempting assessments.
Action Taken
It was stressed to students by all staff that textbook activities must be completed. Assessment review is continuing.
Source: Staff Comments
Feedback
Students liked the ability to attempt the module review quizzes multiple times.
Recommendation
Continue to enhance the bank of quiz questions to allow multiple attempts.
Action Taken
Several new questions have been added to the bank.
Source: Unit Evaluations
Feedback
Students generally liked the instructional videos, but noted that more examples are needed for the applied questions.
Recommendation
Complete a review of all instructional video resources. Based on this review, upgrade and add new instructional video resources. Continue to record live classes and make them available via Moodle.
Action Taken
Some new videos were recorded and added to the resources. Live classes were recorded and placed on Moodie.
Source: Unit Evaluations
Feedback
Positive student comments on the overall structure of the unit, including the content and structure of the Moodle site.
Recommendation
Continue with the current structure of the unit and the Moodle site.
Action Taken
Continued with the current structure of the unit and the Moodie site.
Source: Staff comments
Feedback
Some students use techniques and methods not taught in the unit, which can indicate a breach of academic integrity.
Recommendation
Specify in the unit materials and in staff communications that students must present their answers using the methods/communication outlined in the MATH40237 Moodle site or risk being awarded a mark of zero.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Unit evaluations
Feedback
Some students commented positively on content that is relevant to their future studies.
Recommendation
Review unit content to identify if more examples from a range of disciplines can be included.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Unit evaluations
Feedback
Some students had trouble understanding feedback on assessments.
Recommendation
Trial video feedback on module reviews and assessment tests.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Student comments
Feedback
Students liked the ability to attempt the module review quizzes multiple times.
Recommendation
Continue to enhance the bank of quiz questions to allow multiple attempts.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Unit evaluations
Feedback
Positive student comments on the overall structure of the unit, including the content and structure of the Moodie site.
Recommendation
Continue with the current structure of the unit and the Moodie site.
Action Taken
In Progress
Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Recall fundamental mathematical concepts and techniques such as operations, percentages, introductory algebra, simple equation solving, exponents, linear equations, introductory statistics and units and conversions.
  2. Apply appropriate mathematical techniques
  3. Develop solutions to applied mathematical problems
  4. Reflect on assessment to improve mathematical comprehension
  5. Analyse information using mathematical techniques
  6. Communicate mathematical solutions.

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
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1 - Written Assessment • • • • • •
2 - Take Home Exam • • • •
3 - Take Home Exam • • • • • •
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
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1 - Self Management • • •
2 - Communication • • •
5 - Problem Solving • • • • •
6 - Critical Thinking • • •
8 - Ethical Practice •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
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1 - Written Assessment • • • • •
2 - Take Home Exam • • • •