22-23 SG1006: Core Maths 1 - Spring Term

Welcome to the Core Maths 1 module!

This module forms part of the International Foundation Year programme. The overall aim of this programme is to increase your confidence in using mathematics and develop your analytical processing and academic study skills to meet the mathematical demands of your chosen first degree course at Royal Holloway. 

Mathematics is a requirement of many first degrees, including computer science, psychology and economics. The course aims to consolidate and build on your current knowledge and develop a greater understanding in mathematics. 

The course will include a review of basic arithmetic concepts important in science and algebra to generalise and solve problems. Also, you will meet basic calculus methods to enable problem solving and decision making. 

It is an expectation that technology will be used where appropriate including, but not limited to, a scientific calculator (not graphical/programmable) and Microsoft Excel. 

Finally, you will engage in group activities as well as working individually. The emphasis is on independent learning with the support of the group, class and teacher. 

Remember, 

“The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics.” – Paul Halmos 

If you have any general module queries, have trouble competing/uploading your assignment, or just want to discuss your progress, please contact Elizabeth Kaplunov (elizabeth.kaplunov@rhul.ac.uk), your Core Maths Module tutor.

If you need specific English writing help, you should speak to  your AES tutor and/or Nicole Yip (wai.yip@rhul.ac.uk) and they can tell you about the language support available to you.