Introduction to MathematicsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: KV10005
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Kirsi Autio
Enrollment
01.04.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 30.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Education for Immigrants
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 30
Degree programmes
- Preparatory Education for Higher Education
Teachers
- Jani Kangas
- Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Teacher in charge
Jani Kangas
Groups
-
KAVS24MAHigher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 30.10.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 22.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Education for Immigrants
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 30
Degree programmes
- Preparatory Education for Higher Education
Teachers
- Jani Kangas
- Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Teacher in charge
Jani Kangas
Groups
-
KAVS23MAHigher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants
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.
Enrollment
01.10.2022 - 31.10.2022
Timing
09.01.2023 - 24.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Education for Immigrants
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Preparatory Education for Higher Education
Teachers
- Jani Kangas
- Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Teacher in charge
Jani Kangas
Groups
-
KAVS22MAHigher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants
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.