Program Overview

Introduction to Academic Numeracy Unit

The Academic Numeracy unit, coded as XAB091, is designed to develop the mathematical knowledge, skills, and confidence essential for further university study. This unit focuses on exploring and applying methods for gathering, presenting, and analyzing numerical information, reasoning about relative proportions, and thinking about numbers and abstract patterns.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Academic Numeracy
• Unit Code: XAB091
• Credit Points: 12.5
• College/School: University College
• Discipline: Pathways
• Coordinator: Doctor Pragati Jain
• Available as an Elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Foundation or Enabling

Availability

The unit is available online in Semester 1 and Semester 2.

• Location: Online
• Study Period: Semester 1 and Semester 2
• Attendance Options:
  • Online

Key Dates

• Semester 2:
  • Start Date: 6/7/2026
  • Census Date: 28/7/2026
  • WW Date: 31/8/2026
  • End Date: 25/10/2026
• Semester 1:
  • Start Date: 23/2/2026
  • Census Date: 17/3/2026
  • WW Date: 20/4/2026
  • End Date: 14/6/2026

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this unit, students will be able to:

• Examine research and data to communicate mathematical ideas and information
• Critically analyse and evaluate information and data
• Use mathematical techniques to solve problems

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $592.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $592.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,919.00

Teaching Pattern

• Teaching Pattern: 2-hour online workshop once per week
• Assessment:
  • AT5: Weekly quizzes (10%)
  • AT1: The Research Process (15%)
  • AT3: Proportional and Algebraic Reasoning (20%)
  • AT2: Evaluating Statistical Research (25%)
  • AT4: Mathematical Thinking (30%)
• Timetable: Available upon request

Textbooks

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.