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Introduction to mathematics (5 cr)

Code: VA00DM78-3005

General information


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
  • 05.11.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 05.11.2024 18:00 - 20:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 07.11.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 07.11.2024 18:00 - 20:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 12.11.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Etäopetus lukujärjestyksen mukaan
  • 12.11.2024 18:00 - 20:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 14.11.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 14.11.2024 18:00 - 20:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 19.11.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 19.11.2024 18:00 - 20:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 21.11.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 21.11.2024 18:00 - 20:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 26.11.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 26.11.2024 18:00 - 20:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 28.11.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 28.11.2024 18:00 - 20:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 03.12.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 03.12.2024 18:00 - 20:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 05.12.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 05.12.2024 18:00 - 20:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 10.12.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005
  • 10.12.2024 18:00 - 20:00, Matematiikan valmentavat opinnot VA00DM78-3005

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.