FND Math Orientation MATH TEAM

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1 FND Math Orientation MATH TEAM

2 Key Goals of Foundation Math Build strong Foundation in Mathematics Improve motivation to learn Inculcate good study habits Enhance independent & mobile learning skills Improve retention & success rate

3 Foundation Math Course One course offered over two cycles as two modules: FND M010 (149) & FND M020 (155) Module 1 FND M010 Module 2 FND M020 appr. 8 weeks cycle appr. 8 weeks cycle

4 List of Learning Outcomes for M020 FND M010 LO1: Understand and apply basic concepts of Whole Numbers, Fractions and Decimal numbers LO2: Understand and apply basic concepts of Ratio, Proportion & Percentage LO3: Understand and apply basic concepts of Geometry LO4: Understand and apply basic concepts of Measurement and Data Analysis LO5: Understand and apply basic concepts of Real Numbers LO6: Understand and apply basic concepts of Linear Equations, Exponents and Polynomials FND M020 LO1: Understand and apply concepts of Ratio, Proportion & Percentages LO2: Understand and apply concepts of Geometry LO3: Understand and apply concepts of Measurement and Data Analysis LO4: Understand and apply concepts of Real Numbers LO5: Understand and apply concepts of Linear Equations LO6: Understand and apply concepts of Exponents and Polynomials

5 M010 WEEK DATES EVENTS EXIT EXAM ELIGIBILITY & EXIT CONDITION SUN 23 AUG THU 18 OCT 2015 and Assessment Strategy SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1 SUN 23 AUG - THU 27 AUG START OF ALEKS & INITIAL ASSESSMENT *Under Exam Conditions (UEC) IA >=111 START LO 1 - Whole Numbers, Fractions & Decimals (41) 2 SUN 30 AUG - THU 3 SEP 3 SUN 6 SEP - THU 10 SEP Comprehensive Test 1 (CT1) week *Under Exam Conditions (UEC) START LO 2 -Ratio, Proportion and Percentages (28) CT1 should be adminsitered in class by the end of the week 4 SUN 13 SEP - THU 17 SEP Mid-Cycle Exam Week (MC) *Under Exam Conditions (UEC) MC should be administered as common exam in this week 5 SUN 20 SEP - THU 24 SEP START LO 3- Geometry (33) *Arafat Day *Eid Al Adha *Eid Al Adha 6 SUN 27 SEP - THU 1 OCT START LO 4 - Measurement and Data Analysis (14) 7 SUN 4 OCT - THU 8 OCT START LO 5- Real Numbers (13) START LO 6-Linear Equations, Exponents and Polynomials (20) 8 SUN 11 OCT - THU 15 OCT Comprehensive Test 2 (CT2) week *Under Exam Conditions (UEC) *Islamic New Year 9 SUN 18 OCT - THU 22 OCT Final Exam (FE): *UEC & Placement to Cycle 2 Final Grade = 30% MC + 40% of Final CT +30% FE FND M010 final Exam will administered as per common schedule. LOs 3, 4, 5 & 6 will be tested in Final Exam. Results will be announced. All studuents of FND M010 will be registered for FND M020 (Module 2) in Cycle 2. Note: 30% of FND M010 final average will be allocated as part of FND M020 course work score in cycle 2.

6 FINAL Grade for M010 course Overall Grade Mid-Cycle Exam (MC) Last CT Exam Final Exam 30% 40% 30%

7 M020 and Assessment Strategy WEEK DATES EVENTS EXIT EXAM ELIGIBILITY & EXIT CONDITION SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1 SUN 23 AUG - THU 27 AUG START OF ALEKS & INITIAL ASSESSMENT *Under Exam Conditions (UEC) IA >=116 START LO 1 - Ratio, Proportion & Percentages (19) 2 SUN 30 AUG - THU 3 SEP START LO 2 -Geometry (37) 3 SUN 6 SEP THU 10 SEP Comprehensive Test 1 (CT1) week *Under Exam Conditions (UEC) START LO 3- Measurement and Data Analysis (17) CT1 should be adminsitered in class by the end of the week 4 SUN 13 SEP THU 17 SEP Mid-Cycle Exam Week (MC) *Under Exam Conditions (UEC) MC should be administered as common exam in this week 5 SUN 20 SEP - THU 24 SEP START LO 4 - Real Numbers (9) *Arafat Day *Eid Al Adha *Eid Al Adha 6 SUN 27 SEP - THU 1 OCT START LO 5- Linear Equations (40) 7 SUN 4 OCT - THU 8 OCT START LO 6- Exponents and Polynomials (33) 8 SUN 11 OCT - THU 15 OCT Comprehenive Test 2 (CT2) week *Under Exam Conditions (UEC) *Islamic New Year 9 SUN 18 OCT - THU 22 OCT Final Exam (FE): *UEC & Placement to Cycle 2 Results will be announced. All studuents of FND M010 will be Final Grade = 30% FND M020 final Exam will administered as per common registered for FND M020 (Module 2) in Cycle 2. MC + 40% of Final CT schedule. Los 1,2 3, 4, 5 & 6 will be tested in Final Note: 30% of FND M010 final average will be allocated as part of +30% FE Exam. FND M020 course work score in cycle 2.

8 FINAL Grade for M020 course Overall Grade Math 1 Grade Mid-Cycle Exam (MC) Last CT Exam Final Exam 30% 20% 20% 20%

9 Foundation Math Assessment Strategy

10 Math Class Essentials

11 Calculator Specifications

12 Study Habits Attend classes punctually. Come prepared. Be organized. Ask for help. Take Notes in class. Don t waste class time. Listen to teachers instruction and advice. Study daily. Study at least topics every week.

13 Attendance Policy

14 Key Resource - ALEKS Mastered topics Topics to be studied

15 Homework Reports Important Notes You can do homework unlimited times You can check, correct and incorrect answers You can improve your understanding retaking homework's

16 Types of Assessments Automatic Assessments IA, CT, MC, FE Login Time Assessments Progress Tests Done during class time under exam conditions After 60 days have passes since the past assessment or 10 hours have been spent in the Learning mode After every 20+ topics learned Assigned by the teacher and marks calculated towards overall grade

17 Sample IA & CT Important Note: You cannot go back and check your answer

18 Sample Student Progress Report

Using Variables to Write Pattern Rules

Using Variables to Write Pattern Rules Goal Use numbers and variables to represent mathematical relationships. 1. a) What stays the same and what changes in the pattern below? b) Describe the pattern rule