Introductory Maths for Economists

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This module is only suitable for those without A-level maths grade A or B. Those with A-level mathematics at grade A or B should enrol for the Intermediate Maths.

EX1 August 2021 submission

Assessment - 4 multiple choice exam, spread over term 1 and 2 (20% total weighting) , examination in May/June (80% weighting)

Calculators permitted in examinations - But only calculators which cannot store text, and cannot create graphs (copy)

Word count and penalties

How to submit your coursework online

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Introductory Maths for Economists Module Guide

Netiquette

Padlet for all content questions

Mock Multiple Choice Reading Week Term 1

Mock: End of Term 1 Test

Term 1 End of Term Mock Test Answers

Calculated Question Example

MOCK - Term 2 Quiz 1

MOCK - Term 2 Quiz 2

TS1: Quiz 1 Term 1

TS1 Alternative - Quiz 1 Term 1 for students with SPLD

TS2 - Quiz 2 Term 1

TS2 Alternative - Quiz 2 Term 1 for students with SPLD

TS3 - Quiz 1 Term 2

TS3 - Alternative Quiz 1 Term 2

TS4 - Quiz 2 Term 2

TS4 - Alternative Quiz 2 Term 2

Basic Algebra I: Fractions

Seminar 1 Slides: Operations and Operation ordering , Fractions, and Introduction to Algebra

Seminar 1 Slides: Operations and Operation Ordering, Fractions, and Introduction to Algebra

problem set 1

Problem Set 1 answers

Introduction Powerpoint

Introduction Powerpoint

Basic Algebra II: Powers and Roots, Manipulation of Expressions, Functions and Graphs

Lecture 2.1: Operations with, and rules of, Powers

Lecture 2.2: Roots, rules and operations.

Lecture 2.3: Expanding Brackets

Lecture 2: Basics of Algebra II

Lecture 2; Basics of Algebra II

Problem Set 2

Problem Set 2 Answers.

Quadratic and Cubic Equations, Factorising, and Solving Equations

Pre-recorded lecture 3.1: Solving Quadratic equations examples; completing the square; and graphing quadratics.

Pre-recorded Lecture 3.2 Solving Cubic Equations

Lecture 3: Polynomials, Factorising, and Graphing

Lecture 3: Polynomials, Factorising, and Graphing

Additional Exercise 1

Additional exercise 2

Additional exercise 3

Additional exercise 4

Additional Exercise 5

Problem set 3: Factorising Quadratics and Cubics

Problem Set 3; Factorising Quadratics and Cubics Answers

Systems of Equations, Inequalities, and Graphs

Lectue 4: Systems of Equations, Inequalities, and Graphs

Lecture 4; System of equations, inequalities, graphing

Problem Set 4; Systems of Equations, Inequalities, and graphing.

Problem Set 4 answers

Introduction to Differentiation

Lecture 5.1: Introduction to Differentiation

Lecture 5.2: Further Differentiation

Lecture 5; differentiation

Lecture 5; differentiation

Problem set 5

Introductory Maths for Economics Problem set 5 Answers

Differentiation II

Recorded Lecture 6.1: Product Rule

Recorded Lecture 6.2: Quotient Rule

Pre-Recorded Lecture 6.3: Chain Rule

Lecture 6; Differentiation II

Lecture 6; Differentiation II

IME Problem Set 6 Differentiation II

IME Problem Set 6; Differentiation II - Answers

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions I

Pre-recorded Lecture: 7.1 Introduction to Logs

Pre-Recorded Lecture 7.2: Logs, e, and solving equations using logs

lecture 7 logs

lecture 7 logs

Introductory Maths for Economists Problem set 7