Introductory description

This module exists to allow IFP students on routes without a mathematical component to meet the high-school level mathematical requirement of their desired undergraduate degree, should such a requirement exist.

Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

1. Number (order of operations; fractions, decimals and percentages; ratios; powers and surds; using prime factorisations to find HCF and LCM; rounding, bounds and estimating).

2. Statistics (calculating/estimating averages from simple data lists and frequency tables; range and standard deviation; quartiles and IQR; box plots and comparing data; histograms; representing data appropriately).

3. Probability (trials, outcomes and sample spaces; Venn Diagrams and mutually exclusive/independent events; tree diagrams).

4. Algebra (solving quadratic equations; sketching quadratics and solving quadratic inequalities; straight line graphs and parallel/perpendicular lines; solving simultaneous equations; solving linear and simultaneous inequalities).

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Choose and apply fundamental mathematics tools to a variety of situations.
• Fluently use a calculator to perform mathematical calculations to an appropriate level of accuracy.
• Use a variety of mathematical tools to summarise data.
• Apply probability concepts to uncertain real-world contexts.

Subject specific skills

No subject specific skills defined for this module.

Transferable skills

No transferable skills defined for this module.