Tertiary Foundation Certificate Mathematics

Mathematics for Arts

Includes several important mathematical ideas within historical, environmental, societal, political, financial, justice, entertainment and cultural contexts. Will also be guided by the interests of its learners as citizens and consumers, who will be encouraged to draw on the mathematics they are already familiar with. Aimed at linking mathematics to the world of students who are likely to be non-STEM majors.

Preparatory Skills in Mathematics

Development of fundamental mathematics concepts including an understanding of arithmetic ideas as expressed in fractions, decimals and percentages, ratio and proportion, measurement and algebraic thinking. Application of these concepts in contexts such as financial literacy, problem solving, and real-life mathematics will form the basis of this course.

Restriction: EDFOUND 15F, TFCEDUC 15F

Foundation Mathematics 1

This mathematics course aims to promote an understanding of number skills, including an introduction to algebra. Students will learn how to use simple technology and develop their problem solving abilities.

Restriction: MATHS 91P, 92F

Foundation Mathematics 2

This mathematics course aims to use the skills learnt in TFCMATHS 91F to develop an understanding of functions in their tabular, algebraic and graphical representations. Prepares students for MATHS 102. Recommended preparation: TFCMATHS 91F or TFCMATHS 93F.

Restriction: MATHS 92F

Foundation Mathematics 3

This mathematics course aims to promote an understanding of numerical and algebraic skills at a deeper level than TFCMATHS 91F. Students will learn how to use simple technology and develop their problem solving abilities.

Restriction: MATHS 93F, 93P

Foundation Mathematics 4

This mathematics course aims to use the skills learnt in TFCMATHS 93F to develop an understanding of functions, including differential functions, in their tabular, algebraic and graphical representations. This course prepares students for MATHS 102.

Prerequisite: TFCMATHS 93F or Director approval

Restriction: MATHS 94F