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Study and research toolkit
Mathematics
Study and research toolkit
Finding information
Study skills
Referencing and academic integrity
Assessment
Introduction to the Library
Mathematics
Finding information
Study skills
Referencing and academic integrity
Assessment
Introduction to the Library
Mathematics
Studying maths
Tips about studying maths, strategies for seeking help, and problem solving and tips for your maths assignments.
Rounding numbers
Rounding is used to get an approximate answer to a more complex calculation or to ensure that your answer has the correct level of accuracy.
Significant figures
The significant figures of a number are those digits that show the precision of a measurement and is used in mainly in scientific calculations.
Order of operations
Mathematical expressions are written to convey specific information. For this reason, mathematicians have established a convention that specifies the order in which operations are to be performed.
Percentages
Refreshes the concept of percentages, converting between fractions and percentages and calculating percentage increase and decrease.
Scientific notation
Scientific notation is when numbers are written as a multiplication of a number between −10 and 10 and a power of ten, which is useful for extremely large or small numbers.
Units
Summary of the SI system of units along with the different prefixes.
Rearranging equations
One of the most important skills in algebra is to be able to rearrange equations. This QuickTip works through how to do this for simple equations.
Graphs
In many courses in your degree you will need to construct graphs or tables, insert them correctly into assignments and refer to them in your written material. This QuickTip highlights a few guidelines for creating graphs.
Mathematical communication
Successfully communicating mathematical material is an essential skill, whether you are writing an assignment, a scientific paper, or a technical report. This QuickTip shows how to present numbers, units, and equations.
Using Microsoft Word to type mathematics
This QuickTip is designed to help you improve the presentation of mathematical material using Microsoft Word's built in Equation Editor.