Consolidates numerical, algebraic and logical skills relevant to computing — number systems and binary conversion, algebra and Boolean logic, and basic statistics and problem-solving.
To build the numerical and logical fluency required for undergraduate computing study.
| Week | Topic & Activity |
|---|---|
| 2 | Number Systems AC1.1 Convert denary numbers to binary and hexadecimal. AC1.2 Perform simple binary addition. Maths Lab: The Logic of 0s and 1s. |
| 5 | Algebra & Logic AC2.1 Solve simple linear equations. AC2.2 Construct truth tables for logic gates (AND, OR, NOT). Lab: Designing Simple Logic Circuits. |
| 9 | Data & Problem Solving AC3.1 Calculate mean, median and mode from a dataset. AC3.2 Use flowcharts to represent problem-solving steps. Workshop: Algorithms & Flowcharts. |
| 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.