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Assignment 1B: Essay
4/7/2018 Assignment 1B: Essay
https:
swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/290/assignments/3205 1/5
Teaching period 1, 2018
EDU10003: The World of Maths
Assignment 1B: Essay
Word limit: 1000 (+/­ 10%)
Weighting: 15%
Due date: 5pm AEST Monday 9 April 2018 (Week 5) 
After you have read this information, head over to the Assignment 1B Q&A discussion board to ask
any questions and see what your peers are saying about this assignment.
Assignment overview
For this assignment, you're first required to complete a self­check preparation quiz—Assignment
1A: Quiz. This will ensure that you have an understanding of the content knowledge and
understandings you'll need to embark on this assignment.
This assignment requires you to write a 1000­word essay that demonstrates your understanding of
mathematics and numeracy. Your essay should be based on scholarly sources and should
integrate real­world examples.
Related learning outcomes
This assignment assesses the following unit learning outcomes:
1. Define and describe the similarities and differences between mathematics and numeracy.
2. Identify everyday phenomena that can be explained using mathematics and numeracy.
Assignment details
Your essay must draw upon the course materials and specifically address the following two points:
1. Define and describe mathematics. Support your discussion with one everyday phenomenon
(e.g. in nature or built environments) that can be explained using mathematics. 
 
 

2. Define and describe numeracy, including at least one example of where you have used
numeracy skills in your everyday life. 

Before you're ready to submit your essay, use the pre­submission checklist to ensure you've
covered all of the requirements for this essay. 
4/7/2018 Assignment 1B: Essay
https:
swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/290/assignments/3205 2/5
Suppor�ng resources
The following resources will support you in completing this assignment:
Referencing guide  (https:
portal.swinburneonline.edu.au/study­resources
eferencing­and­
plagiarism­0) .
Assignment support  (https:
portal.swinburneonline.edu.au/study­resources/assessment­
support) .
Essay writing guide  (https:
portal.swinburneonline.edu.au/study­resources/essay­writing­
guide) .
Submission details overview
This assignment will be submitted via Turnitin. You will find the relevant submission point below.
Please allow a 24­hour turnaround for an originality report to be generated. See the Turnitin
originality report  (https:
portal.swinburneonline.edu.au/study­resources/turnitin­originality­
eport­0) area of Study Resources for several guides to assist with the submission process.
Assignment support
Don't forget that in addition to your eLAs who provide discipline­specific content advice, you can
access the 24/7 draft writing service from Studiosity.
If you need assistance with academic feedback on a draft of your assignment task see
Assignment support: Studiosity.
Assignment criteria
1. Define and describe the similarities and differences between mathematics and numeracy.
2. Recognise numeracy skills used in the real world.
3. Identify everyday phenomena that can be explained using mathematics.
4. Presentation and APA referencing.
Your work will be assessed using the following marking guide:
Criterion No Pass Pass  
50­59%
Credit  
60­69%
Distinction  
70­79%
High Distinction
80­100%
4/7/2018 Assignment 1B: Essay
https:
swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/290/assignments/3205 3/5
Criterion No Pass Pass  
50­59%
Credit  
60­69%
Distinction  
70­79%
High Distinction
80­100%
Define and
describe the
similarities
and
differences
etween
mathematics
and
numeracy. 
(30%)
Did not
meet
criterion.
Definitions of
mathematics
and numeracy
are provided.
The definitions
are clear in
some places
ut it is difficult
to see any
comparison
etween the
two terms to
communicate
similarities and
differences.
Definitions are
not adequately
supported with
elevant
esearch
literature.
Definitions of
mathematics
and numeracy
are provided.
The
definitions are
mostly clea
ut there is
minimal
comparison
etween the
two terms to
communicate
similarities
and
differences.
Definitions are
supported
with relevant
esearch
literature in
some places.
Definitions of
mathematics
and numeracy
are provided.
The definitions
are clear and
concise and
some
comparison
etween the
two terms is
provided to
communicate
similarities and
differences.
Definitions are
supported with
elevant
esearch
literature and
course
materials
throughout.
Definitions of
mathematics
and numeracy
are provided.
The definitions
are clear and
concise, and
compare and
contrast the two
terms to
communicate
similarities and
differences.
Definitions are
supported with
a variety of
elevant
esearch
literature and
course
materials
throughout.
Recognise
numeracy
skills used in
the real
world. 
(30%)
Did not
meet
criterion.
There is some
evidence of
ecognition of
the numeracy
skills used in
the real world.
There is
evidence of
ecognition of
the numeracy
skills used in
the real world.
Some real­
world
examples are
provided and
minimal links
to theoretical
ideas are
made.
There is a
variety of
evidence of
ecognition of
the numeracy
skills used in
the real world.
Various real­
world
examples are
provided and
linked to
theoretical
ideas.
There is a
variety of
evidence of
ecognition of
the numeracy
skills used in
the real world.
Various real­
world examples
are provided
and analysed in
elation to
theoretical
ideas.
4/7/2018 Assignment 1B: Essay
https:
swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/290/assignments/3205 4/5
Assessment declaration and statement of authorship
By submitting my assignments below I declare that:
This is an original piece of work and no part has been completed by any other person than signed
elow.
I have read and understood the guidelines on How to avoid plagiarism
(https:
portal.swinburneonline.edu.au/study­resources/how­avoid­plagiarism­0) and no part of this
work has been copied or paraphrased from any other source except where this has been clearly
acknowledged in the body of the assignment and included in the reference list.
Criterion No Pass Pass  
50­59%
Credit  
60­69%
Distinction  
70­79%
High Distinction
80­100%
Identify
everyday
phenomena
that can be
explained
using
mathematics. 
(30%)
Did not
meet
criterion.
Everyday
phenomena
that can be
explained using
mathematics is
identified.
Some
examples are
provided. No
attempt has
een made to
link to research
literature.
Everyday
phenomena
that can be
explained
using
mathematics
is identified
and supported
with
examples.
There is an
attempt to link
to research
literature.
Everyday
phenomena
that can be
explained
using
mathematics is
identified,
supported and
explained
through
various
examples.
Some good
links to
esearch
literature. are
made.
Everyday
phenomena
that can be
explained using
mathematics is
identified,
supported and
explained
through various
examples and
esearch
literature.
Presentation
and 
APA
eferencing.
(10%)
Did not
meet
criterion.
The
submission
eads
coherently.
There are
some spelling
and
grammatical
e
ors
throughout.
APA
eferencing
style has been
followed but
there are still
many e
ors
throughout.
The
submission
eads
coherently.
There are
minimal
spelling and
grammatical
e
ors
throughout.
APA
eferencing
style has
een followed
with some
e
ors
throughout.
The
submission
eads clearly
and
coherently.
There are no
spelling e
ors
and minimal
grammatical
e
ors
throughout.
APA
eferencing
style has been
followed with
few e
ors
throughout.
The submission
eads clearly
and coherently
and is reflective
of the academic
writing style.
There are no
spelling and
grammatical
e
ors
throughout.
APA
eferencing
style has been
followed
accurately.
4/7/2018 Assignment 1B: Essay
https:
swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/290/assignments/3205 5/5
I have retained a copy of this assignment in the event of it becoming lost or damaged.
I agree and acknowledge that:
I have read and understood the Swinburne Assessment Declaration.
I accept that use of my Swinburne account to electronically submit this assignment constitutes my
agreement to the Swinburne Assessment Declaration.
If I do not agree to the Swinburne Assessment Declaration in this context, the assessment outcome
may not be valid for assessment purposes and may not be included in my aggregate score for this
unit.
Further information relating to the penalties for plagiarism, which range from a formal caution to
expulsion from the University, is contained in the Student Academic Misconduct Regulations 2012 and
at the Assessment declaration  (http:
www.swinburne.edu.au/cu
ent­students/manage­
course/exams­results­assessment/submit­work/assessment­declaration/) page.

Assignment 1B: Essay
4/7/2018 Assignment 1B: Essay
https:
swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/290/assignments/3205 1/5
Teaching period 1, 2018
EDU10003: The World of Maths
Assignment 1B: Essay
Word limit: 1000 (+/­ 10%)
Weighting: 15%
Due date: 5pm AEST Monday 9 April 2018 (Week 5) 
After you have read this information, head over to the Assignment 1B Q&A discussion board to ask
any questions and see what your peers are saying about this assignment.
Assignment overview
For this assignment, you're first required to complete a self­check preparation quiz—Assignment
1A: Quiz. This will ensure that you have an understanding of the content knowledge and
understandings you'll need to embark on this assignment.
This assignment requires you to write a 1000­word essay that demonstrates your understanding of
mathematics and numeracy. Your essay should be based on scholarly sources and should
integrate real­world examples.
Related learning outcomes
This assignment assesses the following unit learning outcomes:
1. Define and describe the similarities and differences between mathematics and numeracy.
2. Identify everyday phenomena that can be explained using mathematics and numeracy.
Assignment details
Your essay must draw upon the course materials and specifically address the following two points:
1. Define and describe mathematics. Support your discussion with one everyday phenomenon
(e.g. in nature or built environments) that can be explained using mathematics. 
 
 

2. Define and describe numeracy, including at least one example of where you have used
numeracy skills in your everyday life. 

Before you're ready to submit your essay, use the pre­submission checklist to ensure you've
covered all of the requirements for this essay. 
4/7/2018 Assignment 1B: Essay
https:
swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/290/assignments/3205 2/5
Suppor�ng resources
The following resources will support you in completing this assignment:
Referencing guide  (https:
portal.swinburneonline.edu.au/study­resources
eferencing­and­
plagiarism­0) .
Assignment support  (https:
portal.swinburneonline.edu.au/study­resources/assessment­
support) .
Essay writing guide  (https:
portal.swinburneonline.edu.au/study­resources/essay­writing­
guide) .
Submission details overview
This assignment will be submitted via Turnitin. You will find the relevant submission point below.
Please allow a 24­hour turnaround for an originality report to be generated. See the Turnitin
originality report  (https:
portal.swinburneonline.edu.au/study­resources/turnitin­originality­
eport­0) area of Study Resources for several guides to assist with the submission process.
Assignment support
Don't forget that in addition to your eLAs who provide discipline­specific content advice, you can
access the 24/7 draft writing service from Studiosity.
If you need assistance with academic feedback on a draft of your assignment task see
Assignment support: Studiosity.
Assignment criteria
1. Define and describe the similarities and differences between mathematics and numeracy.
2. Recognise numeracy skills used in the real world.
3. Identify everyday phenomena that can be explained using mathematics.
4. Presentation and APA referencing.
Your work will be assessed using the following marking guide:
Criterion No Pass Pass  
50­59%
Credit  
60­69%
Distinction  
70­79%
High Distinction
80­100%
4/7/2018 Assignment 1B: Essay
https:
swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/290/assignments/3205 3/5
Criterion No Pass Pass  
50­59%
Credit  
60­69%
Distinction  
70­79%
High Distinction
80­100%
Define and
describe the
similarities
and
differences
etween
mathematics
and
numeracy. 
(30%)
Did not
meet
criterion.
Definitions of
mathematics
and numeracy
are provided.
The definitions
are clear in
some places
ut it is difficult
to see any
comparison
etween the
two terms to
communicate
similarities and
differences.
Definitions are
not adequately
supported with
elevant
esearch
literature.
Definitions of
mathematics
and numeracy
are provided.
The
definitions are
mostly clea
ut there is
minimal
comparison
etween the
two terms to
communicate
similarities
and
differences.
Definitions are
supported
with relevant
esearch
literature in
some places.
Definitions of
mathematics
and numeracy
are provided.
The definitions
are clear and
concise and
some
comparison
etween the
two terms is
provided to
communicate
similarities and
differences.
Definitions are
supported with
elevant
esearch
literature and
course
materials
throughout.
Definitions of
mathematics
and numeracy
are provided.
The definitions
are clear and
concise, and
compare and
contrast the two
terms to
communicate
similarities and
differences.
Definitions are
supported with
a variety of
elevant
esearch
literature and
course
materials
throughout.
Recognise
numeracy
skills used in
the real
world. 
(30%)
Did not
meet
criterion.
There is some
evidence of
ecognition of
the numeracy
skills used in
the real world.
There is
evidence of
ecognition of
the numeracy
skills used in
the real world.
Some real­
world
examples are
provided and
minimal links
to theoretical
ideas are
made.
There is a
variety of
evidence of
ecognition of
the numeracy
skills used in
the real world.
Various real­
world
examples are
provided and
linked to
theoretical
ideas.
There is a
variety of
evidence of
ecognition of
the numeracy
skills used in
the real world.
Various real­
world examples
are provided
and analysed in
elation to
theoretical
ideas.
4/7/2018 Assignment 1B: Essay
https:
swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/290/assignments/3205 4/5
Assessment declaration and statement of authorship
By submitting my assignments below I declare that:
This is an original piece of work and no part has been completed by any other person than signed
elow.
I have read and understood the guidelines on How to avoid plagiarism
(https:
portal.swinburneonline.edu.au/study­resources/how­avoid­plagiarism­0) and no part of this
work has been copied or paraphrased from any other source except where this has been clearly
acknowledged in the body of the assignment and included in the reference list.
Criterion No Pass Pass  
50­59%
Credit  
60­69%
Distinction  
70­79%
High Distinction
80­100%
Identify
everyday
phenomena
that can be
explained
using
mathematics. 
(30%)
Did not
meet
criterion.
Everyday
phenomena
that can be
explained using
mathematics is
identified.
Some
examples are
provided. No
attempt has
een made to
link to research
literature.
Everyday
phenomena
that can be
explained
using
mathematics
is identified
and supported
with
examples.
There is an
attempt to link
to research
literature.
Everyday
phenomena
that can be
explained
using
mathematics is
identified,
supported and
explained
through
various
examples.
Some good
links to
esearch
literature. are
made.
Everyday
phenomena
that can be
explained using
mathematics is
identified,
supported and
explained
through various
examples and
esearch
literature.
Presentation
and 
APA
eferencing.
(10%)
Did not
meet
criterion.
The
submission
eads
coherently.
There are
some spelling
and
grammatical
e
ors
throughout.
APA
eferencing
style has been
followed but
there are still
many e
ors
throughout.
The
submission
eads
coherently.
There are
minimal
spelling and
grammatical
e
ors
throughout.
APA
eferencing
style has
een followed
with some
e
ors
throughout.
The
submission
eads clearly
and
coherently.
There are no
spelling e
ors
and minimal
grammatical
e
ors
throughout.
APA
eferencing
style has been
followed with
few e
ors
throughout.
The submission
eads clearly
and coherently
and is reflective
of the academic
writing style.
There are no
spelling and
grammatical
e
ors
throughout.
APA
eferencing
style has been
followed
accurately.
4/7/2018 Assignment 1B: Essay
https:
swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/290/assignments/3205 5/5
I have retained a copy of this assignment in the event of it becoming lost or damaged.
I agree and acknowledge that:
I have read and understood the Swinburne Assessment Declaration.
I accept that use of my Swinburne account to electronically submit this assignment constitutes my
agreement to the Swinburne Assessment Declaration.
If I do not agree to the Swinburne Assessment Declaration in this context, the assessment outcome
may not be valid for assessment purposes and may not be included in my aggregate score for this
unit.
Further information relating to the penalties for plagiarism, which range from a formal caution to
expulsion from the University, is contained in the Student Academic Misconduct Regulations 2012 and
at the Assessment declaration  (http:
www.swinburne.edu.au/cu
ent­students/manage­
course/exams­results­assessment/submit­work/assessment­declaration/) page.

Pre-submission checklist: Assignment 1: The World of Maths
4/7/2018 Pre-submission checklist: Assignment 1: The World of Maths
https:
swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/290/pages/pre-submission-checklist-assignment-1 1/2
Pre‐submission checklist: Assignment 1
Did you define and describe the similari�es and differences between mathema�cs
and numeracy?
 My essay has an introduction that gives the reader a summary of what the essay is about.
 I've provided two definitions—one of numeracy and one of mathematics.
 My definitions are well­written and make sense.
 I've used the research literature and course materials to support my definitions.
 I've made sure that the research literature and course materials are directly related to my definitions and
what has been stated in them.
 I've drawn on research literature from various sources.
 After my definitions have been presented I have highlighted and explained the similarities between the
two terms—mathematics and numeracy.
 I've then highlighted and explained the differences between the two terms—mathematics and
numeracy.
Did you recognise numeracy skills used in the real world?
 I've introduced the idea that numeracy skills are used in the real world.
 I've provided a number of practical and real­world examples.
 I've linked my practical and real­world examples to some theoretical ideas (course materials or ideas
from the research literature).
Did you iden�fy everyday phenomena that can be explained using mathema�cs?
 I've identified some everyday phenomenon that can be explained using mathematics.
 I've explained why these everyday phenomena can be explained using mathematics.
 I've supported my explanations with practical examples.
 I've supported my explanations and practical examples with research literature. 
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4/7/2018 Pre-submission checklist: Assignment 1: The World of Maths
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Did you consider your presenta�on and APA referencing?
 I've checked my essay for spelling mistakes.
 I've checked my essay for grammatical e
ors.
 I've read my essay out loud to make sure that it makes sense.
 I've checked all of the in­text references with the APA referencing guide. 
 I've checked the reference list with the APA referencing guide.
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