What’s the best way to prepare for the Mathematics Applied Exam?

The Mathematics Applied Preparation (MAP) Program is an opportunity to fast track your Maths Applied skills in preparation for TQA exams. Run over 7 sessions, this program is a review and consolidation of all of the key Maths Applied concepts as well as a targeted look at study and exam techniques. The MAP program aims to prepare participants as best as possible for the end of year exams and to give them learning skills that are applicable to all other areas of study that could be encountered in future. 

MAP Program Timeline: (note: the final 4 sessions are in semester break)

If you are interested but the above times do not suit, please be in contact. If there is sufficient interest additional sessions will be run at alternate times.

What will make the MAP Program a success?

• Short and Targeted Direct Instruction: ie: lessons limited to 12 minute blocks¹
• Frequent Feedback: To identify key areas for improvement and facilitate targeted learning²
• Memory Software: Spaced Repetition Software utilised to promote information retention³
• Concept Maps: Students will see where the lesson is up to and how maths ideas are related⁴
• Dynamic sessions: Sessions will incorporate many varied activities and appropriate breaks⁵
• Video Record of Direct Instruction: All lessons recorded and freely available for student review⁶
• Equal Access: Course fees are on a donation basis to facilitate learning for all

The course draws heavily on Learn More, Study Less by Scott Young, Learning in the Fast Lane by Suzy Pepper Rollins and Five Big Ideas for Effective Teaching by Donna Wilson and Marcus Conyers.

Who’s running it?

Ollie is a UTas graduate with majors in Physics and Economics. He has extensive tutoring and education facilitation experience and has tutored Maths Applied students for over 5 years. He was employed by UTas to run study sessions for Physics students in 2011 and 2012 and is currently tutoring maths in UTas’ Pre-degree preparation program. He has a passion for education and blogs about learning and teaching at www.ollielovell.com

Where? The location of MAP is to be confirmed. It will be held in close proximity to the Hobart CBD.

Cost: As mentioned, this course is by donation to facilitate equal access. Suggested donation per session is $40 per student.

Register Your Interest: By emailing oliverlovelltas@gmail.com.

“(Ollie) helped me overcome my main obstacle of grasping mathematical concepts and ideas. He is a fun and enthusiastic teacher, and is great to work with.”-Tom, Mathematics Applied, 2013

“Ollie’s tutoring was engaging, productive, and friendly, helping to improve my grades enormously. Ollie helped reveal my passion and enthusiasm for mathematics, greatly influencing me to study an engineering degree at university”-Dylan, Mathematics Methods, 2012.

“I found Ollie’s enthusiasm is what really made my experience in peer assisted study sessions great. He made studying a really enjoyable experience.”-Alec, 1st year Physics student, 2011

1. Jensen, E.  2005. Teaching with the Brain in Mind (p. 37)
2. Stiggins, R. 2004. New assessment beliefs for a new school mission and Black, P., & William, D. 1998. Inside the black box: Raising standards through classroom assessment
3. See http://tiny.cc/srsresearch and http://www.ollielovell.com/?p=160 for information on SRS effectiveness
4. Novak, J. D. 2003, The Promise of New Ideas and New Technology for Improving Teaching and Learning. Paper summariesed at http://www.ollielovell.com/?p=142
5. Sousa, D. A., & Tomlinson, C. A. 2011. Differentiation and the brain: how neuroscience supports the learner-friendly classroom
6. See http://www.ollielovell.com/?p=116