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I am emailing a link of this to everyone on the class list every week. If you are not receiving these emails or want to have them sent to another email address feel free to email me at jpmccarthymaths@gmail.com and I will add you to the mailing list.
Manuals
The manuals are priced at €14 and are available in the Reprographic Centre. If you have not already purchased yours please do so before your next lecture or tutorial. You will need to put money in your card to buy them (you can do this at the shop beside the canteen).
Week 2
In Week 2 we looked at Ratio & Proportion, Percentages and started Tax & Interest. Also find a useful reference here.
Week 3
In Week 3 we will finish looking at Tax & Interest and this will conclude our study for Assessment 1 as far as I know. After this we will look at some geometry and trigonometry.
Tutorials
- Group A with Mr. Adrian O’Connor: Wednesday 09:00 in B187 and Thursday 09:00 in B185
- Group B with myself: Monday 12:00 in F1. 3 and Thursday 12:00 in B165
Self-Study
If you go to
Blackboard -> MATH6000 -> Content -> Numbas Tests,
you will find plenty of online tests developed by Mr. Pat Ahern. Give them a try if you are at a computer!
Please feel free to ask me questions about the exercises via email or even better on this webpage.
Assessment 1
Assessment 1 will be on in Week 4. Keep an eye on your CIT Blackboard and email for the latest and definitive assessment information.
Academic Learning Centre
I would urge anyone having any problems with material that isn’t being addressed in the tutorials to use the Academic Learning Centre. As you can see the timetable is quite generous. You will get best results if you come to the helpers there with specific questions.
Math.Stack Exchange
If you find yourself stuck and for some reason feel unable to ask me the question you could do worse than go to the excellent site math.stackexchange.com. If you are nice and polite, and show due deference to these principles you will find that your questions are answered promptly. For example this question regarding interest.
Maple Online & Wolfram Alpha
If you are subscribed to CIT MathsOnline you will have free access to the mathematical software package Maple:
Self-enrolment for Maths Online
1. Log into Blackboard Learn
2. Click on the Courses tab button at the top of the screen. Go to Course Search and type Maths Online in the box.
3. Once you’ve found the course, click on the action link button next to the course and click on Enrol. This should take you to the Self Enrolment page.
4. Your Access Code is mathsonline (lower case, no spaces).
5. After you’ve finished click Submit. You should now see a message that says your enrolment was successful.
Once you’ve enrolled, you can download Maple by selecting the Mathematical Software tab in the left hand column and following the instructions under the Maple item.
I myself am not a Maple expert but ‘grew up’ with another mathematical software package Mathematica. Mathematica powers the “computational knowledge engine” WolframAlpha. Go on ask it a question!
Calculators
Although Assessment 1 is to be taken without the use of calculators, subsequent assessments will have no such ban. Please note the following taken from the CIT code of conduct for CIT examination candidates:
“Where a pocket calculator is used it must be silent, self-powered and non-programmable.
It may not be passed from one candidate to another. Instructions for its use may not be
brought into the Examination Hall.
The term ‘programmable’ includes any calculator that is capable of storing a sequence of
keystrokes that can be retrieved after the calculator is turned off or powers itself off. Note that the
capacity to recall, edit and replay previously executed calculations does not render a calculator
programmable, provided that this replay memory is automatically cleared when the calculator is
powered off. Also, the facility to store numbers in one or more memory locations does not render
a calculator programmable.
Calculators with any of the following mathematical features are prohibited:
• Graph plotting
• Equation solving
Calculators with any of the following features are prohibited
• Data Banks
• Dictionaries
• Language translators
• Text retrieval
• Capability of remote communication“
I am emailing a link of this to everyone on the class list every week. If you are not receiving these emails or want to have them sent to another email address feel free to email me at jpmccarthymaths@gmail.com and I will add you to the mailing list.
Manuals
The manuals are priced at €14 and are available in the Reprographic Centre. You will need these notes for Monday.
Week 1
We studied basic arithmetic, in particular we looked at the various number systems, fractions and decimals.
Week 2
In Week 2 we will look at Ratio & Proportion, Percentages and Tax & Interest.
Tutorials
Tutorials start properly in Week 1:
- Group A with Mr. Adrian O’Connor: Wednesday 09:00 in B187 and Thursday 19:00 in B185
- Group B with myself: Monday 12:00 in F1. 3 and Thursday 12:00 in B165
Assessment 1
Assessment 1 will be on in Week 4. Keep an eye on your CIT Blackboard for the latest and definitive assessment information.
Academic Learning Centre
I would urge anyone having any problems with material that isn’t being addressed in the tutorials to use the Academic Learning Centre. As you can see the timetable is quite generous. You will get best results if you come to the helpers there with specific questions.
Study
Please feel free to ask me questions about the exercises via email or even better on this webpage.
Math.Stack Exchange
If you find yourself stuck and for some reason feel unable to ask me the question you could do worse than go to the excellent site math.stackexchange.com. If you are nice and polite, and show due deference to these principles you will find that your questions are answered promptly. For example this question regarding infinite decimals.
Maple Online & Wolfram Alpha
If you are subscribed to CIT MathsOnline you will have free access to the mathematical software package Maple:
Self-enrolment for Maths Online
1. Log into Blackboard Learn
2. Click on the Courses tab button at the top of the screen. Go to Course Search and type Maths Online in the box.
3. Once you’ve found the course, click on the action link button next to the course and click on Enrol. This should take you to the Self Enrolment page.
4. Your Access Code is mathsonline (lower case, no spaces).
5. After you’ve finished click Submit. You should now see a message that says your enrolment was successful.
Once you’ve enrolled, you can download Maple by selecting the Mathematical Software tab in the left hand column and following the instructions under the Maple item.
I myself am not a Maple expert but ‘grew up’ with another mathematical software package Mathematica. Mathematica powers the “computational knowledge engine” WolframAlpha. Go on ask it a question!
Calculators
Although Assessment 1 is to be taken without the use of calculators, subsequent assessments will have no such ban. Please note the following taken from the CIT code of conduct for CIT examination candidates:
“Where a pocket calculator is used it must be silent, self-powered and non-programmable.
It may not be passed from one candidate to another. Instructions for its use may not be
brought into the Examination Hall.
The term ‘programmable’ includes any calculator that is capable of storing a sequence of
keystrokes that can be retrieved after the calculator is turned off or powers itself off. Note that the
capacity to recall, edit and replay previously executed calculations does not render a calculator
programmable, provided that this replay memory is automatically cleared when the calculator is
powered off. Also, the facility to store numbers in one or more memory locations does not render
a calculator programmable.
Calculators with any of the following mathematical features are prohibited:
• Graph plotting
• Equation solving
• Symbolic algebraic manipulation
• Numerical integration
• Numerical differentiation
• Matrix calculations
Calculators with any of the following features are prohibited
• Data Banks
• Dictionaries
• Language translators
• Text retrieval
• Capability of remote communication“
I am emailing a link of this to everyone on the class list every week. If you are not receiving these emails or want to have them sent to another email address feel free to email me at jpmccarthymaths@gmail.com and I will add you to the mailing list.
Assessment 5
This Wednesday. See your CIT Blackboard for the latest and definitive information.
Week 12
In Week 12 we spoke about graphing (linear) data and what questions this can answer.
Week 13: Review Week
I will be available to any and all students (DCOM1A & 1B) at the following (usual) times and (usual) venues to help and answer questions:
- Monday 10:00 B217
- Monday 12:00 F1. 3
- Monday 14:00 B143
- Tuesday 10:00 B217
- Tuesday 13:00 B165
- Wednesday 14:00 B217
Additional Notes
Find a possibly useful reference here.
Academic Learning Centre
I would urge anyone having any problems with material that isn’t being addressed in the tutorials to use the Academic Learning Centre. As you can see the timetable is quite generous. You will get best results if you come to the helpers there with specific questions. The few of us who are in trouble of failing really need to visit the ALC team ASAP.
Math.Stack Exchange
If you find yourself stuck and for some reason feel unable to ask me the question you could do worse than go to the excellent site math.stackexchange.com. If you are nice and polite, and show due deference to these principles you will find that your questions are answered promptly. For example this question about vertical lines.
I am emailing a link of this to everyone on the class list every week. If you are not receiving these emails or want to have them sent to another email address feel free to email me at jpmccarthymaths@gmail.com and I will add you to the mailing list.
BUY SOME GRAPH PAPER FOR THIS WEEK!
Assessment 4 Results
Will not be released. Instead you will get your final MATH6000 mark with the rest of your Semester 1 Results.
Week 11
In Week 11 we spoke about functions and coordinate geometry.
Week 12
In Week 12 we will talk about graphing (linear) data and what questions this can answer.
Week 13: Review Week
I will be available to any and all students (DCOM1A & 1B) at the following (usual) times and (usual) venues to help and answer questions:
- Monday 10:00 B217
- Monday 12:00 F1. 3
- Monday 14:00 B143
- Tuesday 10:00 B217
- Tuesday 13:00 B165
- Wednesday 14:00 B217
Additional Notes
Find a possibly useful reference here.
Academic Learning Centre
I would urge anyone having any problems with material that isn’t being addressed in the tutorials to use the Academic Learning Centre. As you can see the timetable is quite generous. You will get best results if you come to the helpers there with specific questions. The few of us who are in trouble of failing really need to visit the ALC team ASAP.
Math.Stack Exchange
If you find yourself stuck and for some reason feel unable to ask me the question you could do worse than go to the excellent site math.stackexchange.com. If you are nice and polite, and show due deference to these principles you will find that your questions are answered promptly. For example this question about vertical lines.
I am emailing a link of this to everyone on the class list every week. If you are not receiving these emails or want to have them sent to another email address feel free to email me at jpmccarthymaths@gmail.com and I will add you to the mailing list.
BUY SOME GRAPH PAPER FOR THIS WEEK!
Attendance
This week is important for graphics stuff.
Assessment 4
Assessment 4 is on THIS Wednesday 27 November in Week 11. Please find a sample and the latest and definitive information on your CIT Blackboard.
Week 10
In Week 10 we finished the section on algebra.
Week 11
In Week 11 we will talk functions and coordinate geometry.
Additional Notes
Find a possibly useful reference here.
Academic Learning Centre
I would urge anyone having any problems with material that isn’t being addressed in the tutorials to use the Academic Learning Centre. As you can see the timetable is quite generous. You will get best results if you come to the helpers there with specific questions. You could also win a tablet device if you enter a competition that they are running.
Math.Stack Exchange
If you find yourself stuck and for some reason feel unable to ask me the question you could do worse than go to the excellent site math.stackexchange.com. If you are nice and polite, and show due deference to these principles you will find that your questions are answered promptly. For example this ‘discussion’ about counterexamples.
I am emailing a link of this to everyone on the class list every week. If you are not receiving these emails or want to have them sent to another email address feel free to email me at jpmccarthymaths@gmail.com and I will add you to the mailing list.
BUY SOME GRAPH PAPER FOR WEEK 11
Attendance
Is falling back a fair bit. We will be covering the material quite fast this week so if you miss a lecture you will find yourself behind.
Assessment 4 Results
Assessment 4 is on Wednesday 27 November in Week 11. Please find a sample and the latest and definitive information on your CIT Blackboard.
Week 9
In Week 9 we spoke some more about algebra.
Week 10
In Week 10 we will talk about quadratic and simultaneous equations.
Additional Notes
Find a possibly useful reference here.
Academic Learning Centre
I would urge anyone having any problems with material that isn’t being addressed in the tutorials to use the Academic Learning Centre. As you can see the timetable is quite generous. You will get best results if you come to the helpers there with specific questions. You could also win a tablet device if you enter a competition that they are running.
Math.Stack Exchange
If you find yourself stuck and for some reason feel unable to ask me the question you could do worse than go to the excellent site math.stackexchange.com. If you are nice and polite, and show due deference to these principles you will find that your questions are answered promptly. For example this question about dividing above and below.
I am emailing a link of this to everyone on the class list every week. If you are not receiving these emails or want to have them sent to another email address feel free to email me at jpmccarthymaths@gmail.com and I will add you to the mailing list.
Assessment 3 Results
Keep an eye on your CIT Blackboard for the latest and definitive assessment information. Assessment 4 is in three weeks in week 11.
Week 8
In Week 8 we finished logs and start talking about algebra.
Week 9
In Week 9 we will continue talking about algebra.
Additional Notes
Find a possibly useful reference here.
Academic Learning Centre
I would urge anyone having any problems with material that isn’t being addressed in the tutorials to use the Academic Learning Centre. As you can see the timetable is quite generous. You will get best results if you come to the helpers there with specific questions. You could also win a tablet device if you enter a competition that they are running.
Math.Stack Exchange
If you find yourself stuck and for some reason feel unable to ask me the question you could do worse than go to the excellent site math.stackexchange.com. If you are nice and polite, and show due deference to these principles you will find that your questions are answered promptly. For example this question about the `
I am emailing a link of this to everyone on the class list every week. If you are not receiving these emails or want to have them sent to another email address feel free to email me at jpmccarthymaths@gmail.com and I will add you to the mailing list.
Assessment 3
Assessment 3 is on 6 November. I have given out a sample in class. Keep an eye on your CIT Blackboard for the latest and definitive assessment information.
Week 7
In Week 7 we looked at functions and logs.
Week 8
In Week 8 we will finish logs and start talking algebra.
Additional Notes
Find a possibly useful reference here.
Academic Learning Centre
I would urge anyone having any problems with material that isn’t being addressed in the tutorials to use the Academic Learning Centre. As you can see the timetable is quite generous. You will get best results if you come to the helpers there with specific questions. You could also win a tablet device if you enter a competition that they are running.
Math.Stack Exchange
If you find yourself stuck and for some reason feel unable to ask me the question you could do worse than go to the excellent site math.stackexchange.com. If you are nice and polite, and show due deference to these principles you will find that your questions are answered promptly. For example there a question about this fact that we have been using.
I am emailing a link of this to everyone on the class list every week. If you are not receiving these emails or want to have them sent to another email address feel free to email me at jpmccarthymaths@gmail.com and I will add you to the mailing list.
Assessment 3
Assessment 3 is on 6 November. I have given out a sample in class. Keep an eye on your CIT Blackboard for the latest and definitive assessment information.
Week 6
In Week 6 we looked at scientific notation and conversion of units.
Week 7
In Week 7 we will look at functions and logs.
Additional Notes
Find a useful reference here.
Academic Learning Centre
I would urge anyone having any problems with material that isn’t being addressed in the tutorials to use the Academic Learning Centre. As you can see the timetable is quite generous. You will get best results if you come to the helpers there with specific questions.
Math.Stack Exchange
If you find yourself stuck and for some reason feel unable to ask me the question you could do worse than go to the excellent site math.stackexchange.com. If you are nice and polite, and show due deference to these principles you will find that your questions are answered promptly. For example there are a number of attempts at explaining logs here.
I am emailing a link of this to everyone on the class list every week. If you are not receiving these emails or want to have them sent to another email address feel free to email me at jpmccarthymaths@gmail.com and I will add you to the mailing list.
Assessment
Assessment 2 results are pending… Assessment 3 is on in three weeks from Wednesday 16 October (6 November). Keep an eye on your CIT Blackboard for the latest and definitive assessment information.
Week 5
In Week 5 we looked at frequency distributions and indices.
Week 6
In Week 5 we will look at scientific notation and conversion of units.
Additional Notes
Find a useful reference here.
Academic Learning Centre
I would urge anyone having any problems with material that isn’t being addressed in the tutorials to use the Academic Learning Centre. As you can see the timetable is quite generous. You will get best results if you come to the helpers there with specific questions. You could also win a tablet device if you enter a competition that they are running.
Math.Stack Exchange
If you find yourself stuck and for some reason feel unable to ask me the question you could do worse than go to the excellent site math.stackexchange.com. If you are nice and polite, and show due deference to these principles you will find that your questions are answered promptly. For example this superb answer dealing with what we did on Tuesday & Wednesday.
Maple & Wolfram Alpha
If you are subscribed to CIT MathsOnline you will have free access to the mathematical software package Maple:
Self-enrolment for Maths Online
1. Log into Blackboard Learn
2. Click on the Courses tab button at the top of the screen. Go to Course Search and type Maths Online in the box.
3. Once you’ve found the course, click on the action link button next to the course and click on Enrol. This should take you to the Self Enrolment page.
4. Your Access Code is mathsonline (lower case, no spaces).
5. After you’ve finished click Submit. You should now see a message that says your enrolment was successful.
Once you’ve enrolled, you can download Maple by selecting the Mathematical Software tab in the left hand column and following the instructions under the Maple item.
I myself am not a Maple expert but ‘grew up’ with another mathematical software package Mathematica. Mathematica powers the “computational knowledge engine” WolframAlpha. Go on ask it a question!
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