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Introduction to mathematicsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: VA00DM78

Credits

5 op

Objective

The students can solve basic mathematical calculations with real numbers, particularly percentage calculations. The students can solve both numerical and word problems as well as equations. The students know important key concepts of statistical analysis and can define the most common statistical indicators.

Content

The course reviews and deepens the basic concepts of percentage calculations, linear equations and statistical methods. During the course, the students learn to efficiently use the Excel program in mathematics.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Enrollment

06.10.2024

Timing

05.11.2024 - 10.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
  • Vesa Partanen
Groups
  • VALME24S
    Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants

Objective

The students can solve basic mathematical calculations with real numbers, particularly percentage calculations. The students can solve both numerical and word problems as well as equations. The students know important key concepts of statistical analysis and can define the most common statistical indicators.

Content

The course reviews and deepens the basic concepts of percentage calculations, linear equations and statistical methods. During the course, the students learn to efficiently use the Excel program in mathematics.

Opiskelumateriaali

Material in Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Weekly scheduled studies for the students in the immigrants' preparatory programme.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Generic skills for UAS studies and working life at different professional fields.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

See the schedule in the Learn platform.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

International group of students, methods supporting language and culture awareness

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 hours including online classes, group work and independent learning.

Further information

Teacher: vesa.partanen@xamk.fi.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Timing

31.01.2024 - 15.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
  • Vesa Partanen
Groups
  • VALME24K
    Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants

Objective

The students can solve basic mathematical calculations with real numbers, particularly percentage calculations. The students can solve both numerical and word problems as well as equations. The students know important key concepts of statistical analysis and can define the most common statistical indicators.

Content

The course reviews and deepens the basic concepts of percentage calculations, linear equations and statistical methods. During the course, the students learn to efficiently use the Excel program in mathematics.

Opiskelumateriaali

Material in Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Weekly scheduled studies for the students in the immigrants' preparatory programme.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Generic skills for UAS studies and working life at different professional fields.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

See the schedule in the Learn platform.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

International group of students, methods supporting language and culture awareness.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 hours including online classes, group work and independent learning.

Further information

Weekly scheduled studies for the students in the immigrants' preparatory programme.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Timing

06.09.2023 - 13.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
  • Vesa Partanen
Groups
  • VALME23S
    Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants

Objective

The students can solve basic mathematical calculations with real numbers, particularly percentage calculations. The students can solve both numerical and word problems as well as equations. The students know important key concepts of statistical analysis and can define the most common statistical indicators.

Content

The course reviews and deepens the basic concepts of percentage calculations, linear equations and statistical methods. During the course, the students learn to efficiently use the Excel program in mathematics.

Opiskelumateriaali

Learn and additional material

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Weekly scheduled studies for the students in the immigrants' preparatory programm.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Generic skills for UAS studies and working life at different professional fields.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

See the schedule in the Learn platform

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

International group of students, language and culture aware methods

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 hours

Further information

Weekly scheduled studies for the students in the immigrants' preparatory programm.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Timing

30.05.2022 - 09.08.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
  • Vesa Partanen
Teacher in charge

Miia Karttunen

Groups
  • VALME22K
    Maahanmuuttajien valmentava koulutus

Objective

The students can solve basic mathematical calculations with real numbers, particularly percentage calculations. The students can solve both numerical and word problems as well as equations. The students know important key concepts of statistical analysis and can define the most common statistical indicators.

Content

The course reviews and deepens the basic concepts of percentage calculations, linear equations and statistical methods. During the course, the students learn to efficiently use the Excel program in mathematics.

Opiskelumateriaali

Online platform "Learn", electronic study material

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the schedule

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Mathematic skills related to professional field-specific studies (higher education) and working life

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Online lectures in Teams, team working and assignments according to the scedule (available in the Learn platform)

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

Cultural diversity among students

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of the student's work (lectures, team work, assignments, material)

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

Written and oral assignment by the themes (description in Learn)

Further information

This course is particularly for the students in the Higher education preparatory
program for immigrants. In the special cases, this is possible to join also for the degree students of Xamk.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment methods and criteria

The criteria of the assignments available in the "Learn" platform. The course grade bases on the assessment of the individual assignments, and each of them should be passed. Teacher gives feedback that supports the student's learning process.