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Module title: Numeracy and Digital Literacy
SCQF level: 06: Unknown level
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ENI06102
Module leader: Lyndsay MacKinnon
School ENU International College
Subject area group: ENUIC Pathway College
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module covers numbers, measurements of lengths, areas and volumes, fractions and decimals, algebra including indices, algebraic fractions, functions, linear equations and graphical representations of equations; other graphical presentations of data such as tables and pie charts; an introduction to statistics, standard deviation, normal distribution, estimation, correlation and regression.During the module students will be able to demonstrate, develop and/or consolidate their facility with Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Both the development of numerical and digital skills will be related strongly to their significance and usefulness in the healthcare context. Number skills will be related to an appreciation of volumes and frequency of administration of prescribed drugs and their importance to patient safety and well-being.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Display a knowledge of basic arithmetic and algebra skills

LO2: Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of statistics

LO3: Effectively utilise the elements of Microsoft 365, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

LO4: Demonstrate an understanding of how numerical and digital skills are of direct importance within a healthcare context
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Lyndsay MacKinnon
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 88 The focus is on interactive small classes, emphasising tutor-student and peer collaboration. Tutors cover basic mathematics, statistics fundamentals, and digital literacy using Microsoft 365. Learning is reinforced through demonstrations, discussions, Q&A, and brief tasks to assess understanding. Workshops reinforce seminar topics through tasks that promote teamwork and deeper understanding. Plenaries follow, with group discussions and brief quizzes for feedback.
Online Guided independent study 22 Support sessions are available to students who wish to receive further guidance on topics, concepts or practical skills/activities which they find difficult. Sessions may be led by college support team. They take the form of weekly face to face work or online, supported by additional on line material available via Moodle. These support sessions also develop student knowledge and understanding of issues around employability and career development in the professional contexts studied.
Online Guided independent study 46 Students prepare for seminars and workshop sessions. These involve background reading from recommended texts and articles which help them prepare for upcoming topics. Students are expected attend seminars with notes taken from the preparatory reading. Students are encouraged to make use of material available on the VLE and elsewhere to encourage them to individualise their learning and develop as autonomous learners.
Online Guided independent study 44 Preparation for assignments set as part of the formative assessment through which students demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of topics studied and on which they are able to receive detailed and supportive feedback from their tutors and fellow students. Absorption and careful consideration of this feedback is an important part of this activity.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 50 1~2 Week 8 HOURS= 60 minutes The test covers topics covered in the first term – basic arithmetic and algebra and an introduction to the fundamentals of statistics.
Portfolio 50 3~4 Week 6 , WORDS= 2000 words The portfolio will provide evidence of students’ ability to work in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. During the building of the portfolio tutors will have opportunities to provide feedback to their students.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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