Mathematics Diagnostic Assessment. This online test contains 70 questions that will help you assess your mathematical skills. Based on your score we will recommend which Athabasca University mathematics course you are likely ready to take successfully.
Overview
MATH 244 is designed to introduce the basic mathematical skills needed to understand, analyse, and solve mathematical problems encountered in business and finance, and in investment decision making. There are no prerequisites for MATH 244; however, students are expected to be able to perform the basic arithmetic operations—addition, subtraction, multiplication and division—with ease, and to have some familiarity with fractions, with algebraic operations, and with some basic mathematical principles.
Outline
The course covers the following twelve topics.
Unit 1: Mathematical Operations
Unit 2: Basic Algebra
Unit 3: Ratios, Proportions, and Percentages
Unit 4: Marketing Mathematics
Unit 5: Applications of Linear Equations
Unit 6: Data Analysis and Statistics
Unit 7: Principles of Simple Interest
Unit 8: Principles of Compound Interest
Unit 9: Annuities
Unit 10: Loans and Mortgages
Unit 11: Bonds and Sinking Funds
Unit 12: Investment Decisions
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to
demonstrate mastery of mathematical concepts that are foundational in business mathematics, including functions and their mappings, linear systems and their solutions, and descriptive statistics and their applications.
demonstrate an understanding of basic marketing mathematics by solving relevant problems, including trade discounts, cash discounting, and markup and markdown calculations.
apply the principles of simple interest to solve relevant problems in financial applications such as simple-interest-based loans.
use the principles of compound interest to solve relevant problems in financial applications, for example, those involving annuities, loans and mortgages, bonds and sinking funds, and investment decisions.
Evaluation
To receive credit for MATH 244, you must achieve a course composite grade of at least D (50 percent) and a grade of at least 50 percent on each of the examinations.
The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:
Activity
Weight
Assignment 1
5%
Assignment 2
5%
Assignment 3
5%
Assignment 4
5%
Midterm Exam
35%
Final Exam
45%
Total
100%
The midterm and final examinations for this course must be taken online with an AU-approved exam invigilator at an approved invigilation centre. It is your responsibility to ensure your chosen invigilation centre can accommodate online exams. For a list of invigilators who can accommodate online exams, visit the Exam Invigilation Network.
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University’s online Calendar.
Materials
Jerome, F. Ernest, and Tracy Worswick. Business Mathematics in Canada, 9 th Edition. Toronto, ON: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 2017. (eText)
All other learning resources will be available online.
Challenge for credit
Overview
The challenge for credit process allows you to demonstrate that you have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university-level course.
Full information about challenge for credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Evaluation
To receive creditfor the MATH 244 challenge registration, you must pass the two parts of the challenge exam and achieve a minimum grade of at least C- (60 percent)on both parts. The two parts of the exam must be written on the same day, or on two consecutive days.
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized study counterparts.