Basic Maths Course

This course deals with a number of basic mathematical concepts that will be used during your study and/or work life. When you have worked through this unit you will be able to:

• Understand the number system and relationships between sizes of objects
• Appreciate and work with some basic elements in algebra and algebraic manipulation
• Solve simple and simultaneous equations and transpose equations
• Apply rounding rules to the results of calculations
• Calculate binomial coefficients
• Use an extended set of calculator functions

Section 1 - Numbers

• Our Number System
• The Number Line
• Counting Numbers
• Parts of Counting Numbers
• Rounding
• Comparisons of Numbers
• Percentages
• Summary

Section 2 - Algebra

• Letters for Numbers
• Indices, Powers and Exponents
• Basic Rules for Products Involving Indices
• Sequence of Operations
• Directed (or Signed) Numbers
• Manipulating Arithmetic Fractions
• Multiplication and Division in Algebra
• Use of Brackets
• Summary

Section 3 - Equations and Coefficients

• Simple Equations
• Changing the Subject of a Formula
• Simultaneous Equations
• Expanding Brackets
• Coefficients
• Inequalities
• Summary

Section 4 - Using a Calculator

• Basic Calculations
• The Square Root Function
• The Square Function
• The General Power Function
• The Factorial Function
• The Scientific Notation
• Use of the Memory Facility
• Combination of Functions
• Summary

Qualification 1: Basic Maths Certificate

Basic Maths Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Cert after your name.

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

• 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
• 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.

When you study through ElearnUK you can quickly access your course material online and submit all of your question papers to your tutor online, using your unique student account. You have access to all of your course material immediately, and when you submit question papers, your tutor sends you an email containing your results and feedback.

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 20 hrs.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support

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