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Mathematics

Challenge Test
Guidebook

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Contents
01 Mathematics Challenge Test

02 Test Format

03 Schedule

04 Registration

05 Results

06 Useful Contacts

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01 Mathematics Challenge Test
The Mathematics challenge test is a competency test designed to
determine a student’s level of knowledge in the mathematics subject.

Should students seek an accelerated progression through the UFY


mathematics subjects, they are encouraged to partake in this
examination.

Successfully demonstrating proficiency in the Mathematics Challenge


Test will qualify students for an advanced standing in the respective
UFY mathematics courses.

University Freshman Year Mathematics Subjects:

MATH017 (Maths for Humanities)


MATH030 (College Algebra)
MATH041 (Maths for Business)
MATH042 (Maths for Engineering)

02 Test Format

The challenge tests are problem solving multiple-choice type questions


and students are allowed to attempt the test only once.

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Syllabus

MATH017

 Definition of a set: Set-builder and interval notations


 Exponential Functions
 Functions
 Graphs
 Inverse Functions
 Linear Functions
 Logarithmic Functions
 Polynomial Functions
 Quadratic Functions and applications
 Rational Functions
 Sequences and Finite Series
 Transformations of Functions

Textbook Reference:

 College Algebra through Modeling and Visualization by Rockswold,


4th edition ISBN# 0- 32154230-4

 College Algebra, 4 th Edition by Ratti, McWaters, and Skrzypek,


Publisher: Pearson, ISBN: 9780134696485

 Modeling, Functions, and Graphs: Algebra for College Students


Katherine Yoshiwara

 Link to eBook

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MATH030

 Definition of a set: Set-builder and interval notations.


 Functions
 Graphs
 Linear Functions:
 Transformations of Functions:
 Inverse Functions
 Quadratic Functions and applications
 Polynomial Functions
 Rational Functions
 Exponential Functions
 Logarithmic Functions
 Sequences and Finite Series

Textbook Reference:

 College Algebra through Modeling and Visualization by Rockswold,


4th edition ISBN# 0- 32154230-4

 College Algebra, 4 th Edition by Ratti, McWaters, and Skrzypek,


Publisher: Pearson, ISBN: 9780134696485

 Modeling, Functions, and Graphs: Algebra for College Students


Katherine Yoshiwara

 Link to eBook

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MATH041 Syllabus

 Presentation of Data
 Statistical Measures
 Measures of central tendency: Mean, Mode, Median, Weighted
Averages
 Probabilities
 Discrete Probability Distribution
 Solving Linear equations
 Matrices-Inverse-Systems of linear equations
 Mathematics of Finance
 Function:
 Exponentials and Logarithms
 Properties, evaluation, solving equations, Graphing, domain and
range, transformation
 Fitting data

Textbook Reference:
Explorations in College Algebra, 5th Edition by Kime/Clark/Michael.
College Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and
Social Sciences: Global Edition, 14th Edition, Raymond A. Barnett,
Michael R. Ziegler, Karl E. Byleen,
Mathematical Finance M. J. Alhabeeb ISBN: 978-0-470-64184-2
Link to eBook – 1
Link to eBook – 2
Link to eBook – 3

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MATH042 Syllabus

 Representation of Sets in Mathematics


 Functions
 Solving equations and inequalities:
 Absolute Values:
 Linear systems of two equations
 Trigonometry
 Introduction to Calculus:
 Introduction to Statistics:
 Probability
 Discrete Probability Distributions

Textbook Reference:

 ALGEBRA & TRIGONOMETRY Ron Larson • Robert P. Hostetler (latest


edition)
 College Algebra, 2nd edition by Kirk Trigsted. · College Algebra 6th
edition by Robert Blitzer (ISBN 9780321782281)
 Trigonometry 11th edition by Lial/Hornsby/Schneider/Daniels (ISBN
9780134217437)
 Johnson, R. A., "Miller & Freund's Probability and Statistics for
Engineers", Pearson
 Link to eBook 1
 Link to eBook 2

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03 Schedule
The Mathematics Challenge Test schedule is available on the UOWD
website.
Link to Schedule

04 Registration
Link to Registration site

Payment

Participation in each Challenge Test requires a non-refundable fee of


AED 210.

Payment Methods:

On campus 1st Floor - Fees Counters 1, 2, 3 & 4


Online Online Payment Link

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05 Results
Results will be sent to your UOW mail and personal email.

Exemption

Students who achieve a minimum score of 60% in the Challenge Test


will be granted an exemption from the subject and receive an
advanced standing of 6 credit points (6cp).

If you receive an exemption, it is crucial to withdraw from the subject


to avoid incurring charges for the subject.

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06 Useful Contacts

Department Telephone Number Email Address


Registrar’s Office (FRED) 04 278 1731 FRED@uowdubai.ac.ae
Accounts / Finance 04 278 1830 Fees@uowdubai.ac.ae
IT Helpdesk 04 278 1880 TechnicalSupport@uowdubai.ac.ae

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