UTS makes compulsory math subject for undergraduates (1 Viewer)

[SpiralFlex]

Source: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/hig...150412143?nk=83a98427f8336a774ef6f25e1b27af5a

Discuss? Particularly those who are planning on heading to UTS in 2016/current UTS students. Should other unis follow?

 

[Squar3root]

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[SpiralFlex]

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Why do people think like this...

 

[RivalryofTroll]

Note - if the link isn't working for you, just google it up.

A good initiative for most courses, especially for degrees such as Business (although Business Statistics, which is a 1st year UTS Business subject, already covers concepts such as probability, averages, etc.) or Science.

Not so much Engineering or Actuarial Studies (not offered by UTS though) students because those courses demand a much higher level of mathematics.

It'll be of little use for Arts or Law students. However, a foundational mathematics subject can be useful to an extent for any degree.

 

[Trebla]

It's not even really 'Maths' anyway. It's knowing how to interpret statistics correctly, which even some of the best mathematicians can't do properly. I might consider making a thread on everyday misconceptions in probability in statistics in the EC section of the Maths forum because it is quite a common problem unless you are well trained in understanding statistics and probability.

 

[flashyGoldFish]

It's not even really 'Maths' anyway. It's knowing how to interpret statistics correctly, which even some of the best mathematicians can't do properly. I might consider making a thread on everyday misconceptions in probability in statistics in the EC section of the Maths forum because it is quite a common problem unless you are well trained in understanding statistics and probability.

I would read that!

Yeah its a good move I think.

 

[emilios]

Why do people think like this...

Tell me about it. One of the things on this forum that just makes me cringe. It wasnt even funny the first time.

 

[Rhinoz8142]

Tell me about it. One of the things on this forum that just makes me cringe. It wasnt even funny the first time.

Lol, I thought I was the only one.

 

[Brian1800]

Tell me about it. One of the things on this forum that just makes me cringe. It wasnt even funny the first time.

Lol, I thought I was the only one.

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[astroman]

is this for all UTS courses?

 

[brent012]

It'll be of little use for Arts or Law students. However, a foundational mathematics subject can be useful to an extent for any degree.

I think that's the exact type of people who would benefit the most from this - people with courses with no math subjects. Based on the article, this subject seems to be about teaching the basic mathematical skills useful in every day life that should have been learnt in school that a lot of people dont understand.

It might be hard for the average BoSer to comprehend, but i've seen a lot of first year business students struggle or epic fail with the simple maths involved in figuring out how many marks you need in a final to pass. (yes, I realise the article mentions stats - but wouldnt be surprised if it also boosted peoples memories about basic maths haha)

 

[Confound]

higher level mathematics and problem solving units should be made compulsory imo