PDC85417 - Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

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Microcredential Summary

Mathematics is used to solve many types of problems. This online micro-credential will explore the study of fundamental mathematics. You will be provided with activities to learn basic operations with numbers and percentages. This micro-credential provides you with techniques for solving mathematical problems and tools for communicating mathematical solutions.

Students who successfully complete the set of 4 micro-credentials* developed from the unit MATH40237 Fundamental Mathematics for University, (which forms part of the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.

*Includes the following micro-credentials:

  1. Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
  2. Algebraic Expressions and Linear Equations
  3. Introduction to Exponents, Statistics and Units
  4. Fundamental Mathematics - Concepts and Skills: Assessment Module

This online micro-credential provides a creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What is a Digital Badge?

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements.

Course Details

Course Type Internal
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
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Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
  1. Once you have selected your desired micro-credential, you can now add it to your shopping cart to enable you to purchase more than one "course" in a single transaction. 
  2. Once you have added all the micro-credentials you wish to purchase, you will be directed to the payment gateway and will be asked to "authenticate" your account on our Learning Management System Be Different.
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Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
  • Engineering and Built Environment
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • Banking and Finance
  • Engineering
  • General Education and Training
  • Accountancy
  • Education Support

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this micro-credential provides students with information, skills and strategies to help them succeed in higher education. These skills are transferable to contexts beyond study. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Students who successfully complete the set of 4 micro-credentials* developed from the unit MATH40237 Fundamental Mathematics for University, (which forms part of the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.

*Includes the following micro-credentials:

  1. Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
  2. Algebraic Expressions and Linear Equations
  3. Introduction to Exponents, Statistics and Units
  4. Fundamental Mathematics - Concepts and Skills: Assessment Module.

Structure
Micro-credential

50 hours

  • Online
Learning Outcomes
  1. Recall fundamental mathematical concepts and techniques such as arithmetic operations and percentages
  2. Apply appropriate mathematical techniques
  3. Develop solutions to applied mathematical problems
  4. Reflect on assessment to improve mathematical comprehension
  5. Analyse information using mathematical techniques
  6. Communicate mathematical solutions.

Assessment

One exam (Downloaded document with 24 hours to complete and submit). 

Award

Digital Badge via Credly

Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio. 

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