Study Guide

Learning outcomes

After this course, you will have the necessary skills for participating in mathematics entrance exam at Finnish higher education institutions without help of a calculator or a formula book.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online exercises, online meetings

Contents

After this course, you will have the necessary skills for participating in mathematics entrance exam at Finnish higher education institutions without help of a calculator or a formula book.

The course consists of basic calculations, percentages, dealing with expressions, and linear equations. Furthermore, topics include interpretation of graphs and tables, basics of geometry, and logical thinking.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

FAIL Student has not achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use only a few course subject area’s concepts and cannot put to use his/her knowledge.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

1-2 Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

3-4 Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

5 Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.