EDUC 1011 - Reasoning with Numbers: Statistical Literacy
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code EDUC 1011 Course Reasoning with Numbers: Statistical Literacy Coordinating Unit School of Education Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Available to University Preparatory Program or Wirltu Yarlu UPP students only Assessment Quizzes, minor essay, major essay Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Ms Amy Robinson
Lecturer and Tutor: Dr Fernando Marmolejo-Ramos
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students should be able to:- Discuss and apply basic concepts which are essential in statistics, including variance, probability, significance, and others;
- Apply statistical knowledge to academic and everyday life;
- Work cooperatively with others;
- Analyse a specific dataset in response to a question in order to form well-supported conclusions;
- Utilise technology to assist in the analysis and application of statistical knowledge.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-5 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2, 3, 4, 5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
3 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Please see MyUni for details.Recommended Resources
Moore. D.S, McCabe. G and Craig.B.A 2014 Introduction to the Practice of Statistics, 8th Edition, W.H.Freeman and Company.
Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will entail 1 hour of lectures per week and 2 hours of tutorials per week. Students are expected to discuss key concepts presented in the course. Most importantly, students are expected to relate the concepts discussed in the lectures and tutorials to everyday life situations and applications.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 hour lecture per week - 12 hours
Preparation for lectures - 12 hours
2 hour tutorial per week - 24 hours
Preparation for tutorials - 12 hours
Learning Activities Summary
For clarification on which dates correspond to which weeks, please visit:Schedule Topic Week 1 Introduction to the course and statistics Week 2 Data, Variables and Analyses Week 3 Data, Variables and Analyses Week 4 Data, Variables and Analyses Week 5 Normality Week 6 TBC Mid-semester break Week 7 Hypothesis Testing Week 8 Hypothesis Testing Week 9 Presentations Week 10 Linear Regression Week 11 Probability Week 12 Probability Week 13 This week may be used to catch up on missed content due to public holidays. This will be confirmed by your tutor. Specific Course Requirements
To pass this course, students must attend at least 75% of tutorials; in cases of absence for medical or compassionate reasons, documentation must be provided and students must still attend at least 50% of
classes. If students fail to attend the minimum required number of tutorials, they will be considered to have not completed an assignment (see below).
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Weighting Learning Outcome Minor Essay 20% 1,2,4 In-Class Quiz 35% 1,2,3,4,5 Critical Analysis Report 45% 1,2,3,4,5 Participation Activity TBC 1,2,3,4,5
For clarification on which dates correspond to which weeks, please visit:
National Association of Enabling Educators (NAEEA) Common Learning Outcomes (2019)
Skills: On completion of an Enabling course, a student will demonstrate:cognitive skills to understand, analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate information;
information skills to find, retrieve and analyse information for use in academic
contexts;
communication practices to foster the exchange of knowledge and ideas within an
academic context;
academic literacy skills fostering the written communication of ideas, theories and
analysis; and
independent learning skills
Application of knowledge and skills: A student completing an Enabling course will
demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills by:engaging with the university learning and teaching environment in an ethically and
contextually aware manner;
applying independent learning techniques to achieve their learning outcomes;
using their developing critical thinking skills and broadening knowledge in particular
contexts; and
adopting student practices that meet their institutions’ academic expectations.Assessment Related Requirements
Students must attempt all assessment tasks to pass this course. If students miss a mini-quiz they will receive a mark of zero, unless they receive an extension on medical or compassionate grounds as per the University's Modified Arrangment of Coursework Assessment (MACA) policy.
Since the University Preparatory Program is designed to prepare students for success at University, completing and submitting all assignments is central to the intended learning outcomes of the program and each course within it. Often, at least attempting and submitting assignments in the face of difficulty or adversity is enough for success at University and the UPP encourages this resilience by employing this policy in select courses. Please note that the absolute last date for the submission of assignments in Semester 1 is the end of Swot Vac week, which is one week after the final assignment is due.
If a student fails to submit all assessment tasks and would otherwise have received a grade greater than 45, they will be given a nominal grade of 45 (Fail) for that course in that semester. This will permit them to undertake additional assessment (formerly called academic supplementary assessment) at the Course Coordinator’s discretion, as per policy at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/supps.html
It is not necessary to apply for additional assessment; this assessment will usually consist of the missed pieces of assessment, but the course coordinator may require more. As per policy 9.1.3.3, if the student
passes the additional assessment to the Course Coordinator’s satisfaction, the maximum grade they can get for the course is 50 (Pass). If a student’s raw grade is below 45, regardless of whether all tasks have been attempted, this score will stand unless exceptional, documented circumstances apply as per the University’s Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment: /student/exams/mod_arrange.html
Substantial non-engagement in this course (evidenced by repeated non-attendance at tutorials and failure to submit assessments) may result in students being withdrawn from the University Preparatory Program and being required to apply for reinstatement if they wish to continue.
Assessment Detail
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Submission
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Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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