Solution to Bert’s expenditure
In this video you will find the solution to the question from the previous step on Bert’s expenditure. Did you get this right? Did you enjoy tackling the problem?
Course: Preparing for University
Looking at problems with a historical context
In this video you will find the solution to the question about the three people of different weights. With historical documents you will find that you may have to work …
Solution to the cake question
The video here gives the solution to the questions in the previous step comparing the masses of two cakes Have a go at another problem. For this question you need …
Comparing the masses of different cakes
Work out which of the two portions of cakes has the greater mass: 3/17 a cake where the mass of the cake is 2.7kg, or 2/13 or 2/13 of a …
Solution to the series of numbers question
This video provides you with the answer to the questions from the previous step, to put numbers in order of size, when they are expressed in different forms.
Understanding numbers
This video will give you the answer to the second set of fractions. Your next task is to put a series of numbers expressed in different forms in order of …
Working with fractions: part 2
In this video is the solution to question in the previous step. Now tackle the second set of fractions which is slightly harder, putting them in order of size and …
Undergraduates talking about lectures
In this video undergraduates talk about issues relating to questioning and their approach to lectures. Have a listen to what they are saying and think about the points they make …
Questions involving fractions
Understanding fractions is a core skill at the base of many mathematical problems, including rearranging equations. Putting fractions in order of size involves a degree of estimating, and then using …
Thinking about handling data
Data comes in many different forms, and often the form you find the data, or create data, is different from the way you might wish to use it to support …
Data in different disciplines
Being able to use data is relevant in so many subjects and how well students can handle data will determine which subjects they will find most rewarding to study. Here …
Discussion on the A-tech-3
Here is a seminar led by a university lecturer about data. It includes a discussion on the three versions of writing about the A-tech 3. What would your response be …
Introduction
The aim of this unit is to demonstrate the importance of data across disciplines, to explore how data can be used to manipulate and support an argument and to find …
Summary and thinking about this week
This week has all been about academic currency. Academics have ideas and write about them. They are judged by their peers and the wider community by the quality of these …
What do lecturers value in their students?
One of the key words lecturers use when talking about what they value in a student is ‘curiosity’. To develop this attribute you need to think about the process of …
How to write a cover letter
We take a look at everything you need to know about cover letters and how …
Everything you need to know about blended learning
We take a closer look at blended learning, exploring what it is, the different models, …
What is imposter syndrome, and how can you deal with it?
Most people have experienced feeling like an imposter at some point in their lives, so …
Gratitude and happiness: the importance of being grateful
Discover how the simple practise of gratitude can bring a host of different benefits to …