MATH11221
Mathematical Problem Solving
20
Semester 1
Undergraduate
Level 1
Nora Szakacs
Unit coordinator
Steven Broom
Unit coordinator
Geoffrey Evatt
Unit coordinator
Department of Mathematics
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0
<p>This unit aims to develop students’ mathematical problem solving and communication skills through a series of group projects and project reports. Students will work on three group projects covering a range of topics in pure and applied mathematics. These topics will vary from year to year and will not be pre-requisites for any later course units. The topics will be introduced in weekly lectures and developed by group problem solving in weekly workshops. Students will collaborate on the projects but will submit individual reports for each project. However, this collaboration will be also assessed through a group mark based on the average mark for the members of the group who attend the workshops. </p>
<p>This unit aims to develop students’ mathematical problem solving and communication skills through a series of group projects and project reports. Students will work on three group projects covering a range of topics in pure and applied mathematics. These topics will vary from year to year and will not be pre-requisites for any later course units. The topics will be introduced in weekly lectures and developed by group problem solving in weekly workshops. Students will collaborate on the projects but will submit individual reports for each project. However, this collaboration will be also assessed through a group mark based on the average mark for the members of the group who attend the workshops. </p>
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<p>On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Collaborate with other students to solve mathematical problems</li><li>Write clear and accurate mathematics, including reports and presentation media</li><li>Develop and analyse simple mathematical models to investigate real world problems</li><li>Create and deliver a presentation using appropriate media</li><li><p>Apply mathematical software to solve mathematical problems</p><p> </p></li></ul>
3
Report
90%
7
Oral assessment/presentation
10%
<p>Formal feedback is given through the marked projects; informal feedback through discussions with session leaders during the workshops.</p>
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<p>Alcock, Lara. (2012). How to study for a mathematics degree. Oxford University Press. </p><p>Main changes compared to previous version: the assessment format has replaced the previous written project report by presentation, to prevent cheating by generative AI. The ILOs have also been updated to reflect that. </p>
Lectures
11
Practical classes & workshops
22
0
167