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. |
| 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. |
| 8 | Formative Assessment Week Review of draft assignments for Units 01, 02, 03. 1-to-1 feedback sessions with tutors. |
| 12 | Final Assessment Submission Final submission of Units 01, 02 and 03. Portfolio finalisation and term review. |
Assessed by coursework (no written examination) — an assignment, report or presentation set at the start of Term 1. A formative draft is reviewed with tutor feedback in Week 8, and the final version is submitted by the end of Week 12. Graded Pass, Merit or Distinction, with plagiarism-checked submissions (Turnitin) and a signed Learner Declaration Form.