Maths Skills 2 - Intermediate B - SSS073

Looking to take the next step with your intermediate maths skills?

Do you already have some intermediate level mathematics skills, or have you completed Maths Skills 2 – Intermediate A (SSS072) and want to take your learning further? This subject builds on the content covered in Maths Skills – Intermediate A to give you more advanced algebra and problem-solving skills.

Topics covered in this short subject include:

  • advanced algebra: expanding special products (perfect squares, difference of two squares), factorising using common factors, factorising quadratic trinomials, solving complex equations including powers and simultaneous equations
  • concept of a function, linear and non-linear functions, including graphing techniques
  • exponentials and logarithms
  • word problems that involve the setting up and solving of a linear equation or a pair of simultaneous linear equations.

As with all Study Link subjects, all of your learning materials are presented online, and you'll have ongoing access to a dedicated subject coordinator for the duration of your Study Link term!

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Time commitment: 14 hrs

Subject Coordinator: Greg Carroll

Greg Carroll

Availability and details

You can start any time to suit you between Term start date and the close of applications. Check our calendar for start times

Subject relevance

This subject will be useful if you're studying:

  • Any tertiary course that requires Intermediate level Maths knowledge
  • Maths MTH105 if you are a first year student at Charles Sturt University with this subject choice. You can check your course details in the Online Course Brochure section of the University website