Foundation · Business
Mathematics for University Study
Unit 02 — Core — Semester 1
Unit 02 — Core — Semester 1
Consolidates numerical, algebraic and statistical skills for business contexts — percentages and mark-ups, break-even formulae, and interpreting data through mean, median, mode and simple charts.
To build the numerical fluency and problem-solving skills required for undergraduate business study.
| Week | Topic & Activity |
|---|---|
| 2 | Number & Percentages AC1.1 Perform calculations involving fractions, decimals and percentages. AC1.2 Apply percentage change to business scenarios (mark-up, discount). Lecture & Workbook: Percentages in Retail Pricing. |
| 5 | Algebra & Formulae AC2.1 Substitute values into simple business formulae (e.g. break-even). AC2.2 Rearrange formulae to solve for an unknown. Maths Lab: Break-even Calculations. |
| 7 | Formative Assessment Midterm assessment: draft assignment reviewed with tutor feedback. 1-to-1 feedback sessions with tutors. |
| 9 | Data & Statistics AC3.1 Calculate mean, median and mode from a business dataset. AC3.2 Interpret simple charts and tables (bar, pie, line). Workshop: Interpreting Sales Data in Excel. |
| Final exam week | Final Assessment Submission Final submission of all units of the semester. Portfolio finalisation and semester review. |
Assessed by coursework (no written examination) — an assignment, report or presentation set at the start of Semester 1. A formative draft is reviewed with tutor feedback as the unit’s midterm assessment during the teaching weeks, and the final version is submitted in the final exam week at the end of the semester. Graded Pass, Merit or Distinction, with plagiarism-checked submissions (Turnitin) and a signed Learner Declaration Form.