Mathematical Methods Bridging Program

Fee: $1,500 per person (GST-free).

You must pay the full fee online by credit/debit card when you register.

FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP are not available for bridging programs.

Cancellations

To cancel your registration, you must apply in writing to bridging@qut.edu.au

The refund you receive will depend on when you withdraw.

Semesters 1 and 2

• If you withdraw before the start date of a program, your tuition fee will be refunded, minus $100 administrative fee.
• If you withdraw before the end of week four of the program, 50% of your tuition fees will be refunded.
• If you withdraw after week four of the program, you will not be eligible for a refund.

Summer Semester (Option 1 - night classes)

• If you withdraw before the start date of a program, your tuition fee will be refunded, minus $100 administrative fee.
• If you withdraw before the end of week two of the program, 50% of your tuition fees will be refunded.
• If you withdraw after week two of the program, you will not be eligible for a refund.

Summer Semester (Option 2 - day classes - intensive)

• If you withdraw before the start date of a program, your tuition fee will be refunded, minus $100 administrative fee.
• If you withdraw before the end of week one of the program, 50% of your tuition fees will be refunded.
• If you withdraw after week one of the program, you will not be eligible for a refund.

We reserve the right to cancel the program under certain circumstances, for example low registration numbers. If this occurs, we will advise you as soon as possible, and provide a full refund. We are not able to accept responsibility for other expenses incurred if the program is cancelled.

This is a preparatory program aimed at helping you gain the necessary knowledge, skills and competence to enter tertiary study with a substantial mathematical component. The content is based on current senior secondary schooling curriculum Mathematical Methods (equivalent to Mathematics B).

This program provides you with mathematical learning in order to formulate, solve, evaluate, verify, and communicate mathematical concepts. It provides learning opportunities that focus on:

• describing and analysing phenomena involving uncertainty and variation
• developing an understanding of the physical world
• representing information in a variety of ways.

It's a program designed to develop your skills in:

• thinking
• reasoning
• logical process
• problem solving.

These skills will be developed in lessons through observation, reflection, and consolidation.

This program includes individualised support with an experience mathematics teacher. A range of support strategies will be available including face-to-face, email and online options.

Learning outcomes

1. Select, recall and use facts, rules, definitions and procedures drawn from algebra, functions, relations and their graphs, calculus and statistics.
2. Comprehend mathematical concepts and techniques drawn from algebra, functions, relations and their graphs, calculus and statistics.
3. Communicate using mathematical and statistical terminology, symbols and conventions.
4. Solve problems by applying mathematical concepts and techniques.
5. Evaluate the reasonableness of solutions.
6. Justify procedures and decisions by explaining mathematical reasoning.

Program content

The topics covered include:

• algebra
• functions (linear, quadratics, polynomials, logarithms, relations and their graphs, trigonometric, exponential)
• statistics (binomial distribution, normal distribution)
• calculus.

Approaches to teaching and learning

In this program you, will learn through a problem-based approach and skill development tasks. The program uses an approach to problem solving and mathematical modelling that moves four stages:

1. Formulate
2. Solve
3. Evaluate and verify
4. Communicate.

This approach helps you to develop an ability to transfer mathematical skills and ideas between different contexts. In addition, there is a focus on discussion, and reflection of ideas. You'll also use technology to make connections between mathematical theory, practice and application to improve your conceptual understanding.

This unit combines explicit teaching of mathematical rules, definitions and procedures with learning opportunities in which you must apply the knowledge and skills. The learning experiences in this unit rely on mathematical tasks drawn from a variety of real-world situations. These opportunities encourage you to recognise the usefulness of mathematics through its application.

Assessment

General assessment information

This program has four homework quizzes and two examinations. Formative assessment will support your learning by giving you an opportunity to practice tasks and learn from feedback before completing them for marking purposes. Formative assessment will also be applied to classroom tasks to check for completion, understanding and learning progression.

Feedback to students

In this unit, you will receive feedback on your learning and assessment. Regular in-class opportunities are provided for you to participate in problem solving tasks which will assist you to identify gaps in your knowledge and skills. These problem-solving sessions will help you prepare for summative assessment. You will also have access to a program called Maths Online which you can use at your own pace to support your learning.

Workload and time commitment

Bridging programs provide a supportive learning environment in which content is covered in an intensive mode. As concepts build on each other, attendance at all sessions is essential. In addition to class time, you will need to consolidate your understanding and complete assessment tasks in your own time. It is expected that you will spend at least the equivalent in class time to private study.

Resources

All resources are provided online via Canvas (QUT’s learning management system), which you will have access to for the duration of the course.

QTAC applications

If you're applying to QTAC, you'll need to submit your electronic result certificate to QTAC after you receive it.