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TEP023 - Foundation Maths

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Enabling

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Unit Description

The aim of this unit is to help students to develop mathematical skills and knowledge as a foundation for further studies. In this unit students will carry out arithmetic calculations and solve mathematical problems with integers, decimals, fractions, percentages and ratios. Students will work with measurements including calculating areas, volumes and rates and apply these skills to practical situations. In addition, students will solve algebraic equations, transpose and substitute into formulae and use algebraic skills to solve a range of problems. Data sets will be investigated and analysed and graphical representations of data sets will be interrogated. Throughout the unit, students will also learn problem solving strategies and have opportunities to apply these to real-life contexts. The range of learning experiences provided in this unit will enable students to develop their skills in interpreting and identifying key information in mathematical problems, selecting appropriate strategies to solve problems and in analysing and communicating solutions appropriately for the given context.

Important Information

Online enrolment is not available for INT2 and INT5. To enrol, complete the Special Enrolment form accessed via the eForms tile through CDU Portal.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Apply foundational knowledge of integers, fractions, algebra, measurement and data.
2.	Identify and interpret key information in mathematical problems.
3.	Select and use appropriate strategies to solve mathematical problems.
4.	Analyse and communicate mathematical solutions in context.
5.	Use and apply mathematics in abstract and real world contexts.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Online test, multiple choice answers (16 questions)	5%	1,2,3
2.	Written assignment - Integers, decimals and fractions (500 words or equivalent)	15%	1,2,3,4
3.	Written assignment - Ratios, percentages and algebra (750 words or equivalent)	20%	1,2,3,4
4.	Written assignment - Algebra and measurement (750 words or equivalent)	20%	1,2,3,4,5
5.	Written assignment - Maths in careers context and data analysis (1500 words or equivalent)	40%	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 1	Internal	CDU Sydney	OLR	View
2026	Semester 1	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLR	View
2026	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View
2026	Semester 2	Internal	CDU Sydney	OLR	View
2026	Semester 2	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLR	View
2026	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View
2026	INT-2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	ITV,OLR	View
2026	INT-5	Internal	Casuarina Campus	ITV,OLR	View
2026	Semester S	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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ITV: This unit will be delivered/part-delivered intensively in this teaching period rather than over the full semester.

OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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