Study Guide

Location and time

Face-to-face in spring 2023

Materials

The material will be distributed on the Moodle platform.

Teaching methods

Preparatory studies in mathematics focus on improving basic mathematical skills. The aim of the course is to prepare students for the mathematical challenges needed for university studies. In addition, the course aims to prepare students for the mathematical component of the entrance examinations for polytechnics.
The course includes lectures and computational exercises

Student workload

Lectures 33 h, independent study 40 h, independent acquisition of material 10 h, exam 3 h and feedback 3 h.

Further information

Bring your own calculator to the course.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on an exam, for which the grades are determined as follows:

30% of the maximum score => grade 1
42% of the maximum number of points => grade 2
53% of the maximum number of points => grade 3
70% of the maximum score => grade 4
86% of maximum score => grade 5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not know/have mastered the key/individual concepts of mathematics and demonstrates basic knowledge of the domain.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Students can act appropriately when solving simple maths problems, although they can be fumbling. The student can act according to instructions and solve basic problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Students will be able to use mathematical concepts consistently and demonstrate mastery of basic knowledge in the field.
Students can select appropriate ways to model simple mathematical problems. Students can solve basic mathematical problems and assess their own competence. Students can apply their knowledge to basic tasks.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can use mathematical terms and concepts in a competent way and combine them into entities.
Students will be able to model and solve simple mathematical problems and assess the validity of the solutions. Students will be able to apply their mathematical knowledge to a variety of tasks and situations.