Mathematics: Algebra, Exponentials and Logarithms

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Be able to solve equations correctly.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Solve simple linear equations involving brackets.

  • 1.2.

    Solve quadratic equations using the formula.

2. — Be able to rearrange formulae.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Rearrange formulae involving sums, differences, products, quotients, brackets, powers and roots.

3. — Be able to use log laws correctly.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Convert between exponential and logarithmic notation.

  • 3.2.

    Use the product, quotient and power laws of logarithms and make calculations.

4. — Be able to demonstrate how to transform data to a linear form.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Draw a straight line from data derived from a non-linear law, using logarithms where necessary.

5. — Understand the types of data that can be modelled using exponential functions.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1.

    Explain, using examples why only specific types of data can be modelled by an exponential function.

6. — Be able to derive and use exponential equations from data.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1.

    Derive an exponential equation from a given set of data and predict values.