Maths Essentials: Proctored exam

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'LSE Maths Essentials' introduces some of the basic ideas and methods of mathematics with an emphasis on their application.

It works at an elementary level with the aim of developing sophisticated mathematical skills and bridging the gap between school leavers and undergraduate study.

At the end of the mathematics course, you should be able to:

  • Manipulate and use algebraic expressions

  • Graph, differentiate and integrate simple functions

  • Calculate basis quantities in financial mathematics

Related skills developed during this course include Algebra, Basic Math, Calculus, Differential Calculus, Elementary Algebra, Integral Calculus, Linear Equations.

The pass marks required are listed below:

BSc Data Science and Business Analytics – 60% required

BSc Mathematics and Economics – 60% required

BSc Accounting and Finance – 50% required

BSc Finance – 50% required

BSc Business and Management – 50% required

BSc Economics – 50% required

BSc Economics and Finance – 50% required

BSc Economics and Management – 50% required

BSc Economics and Politics – 50% required

BSc International Relations – 40% required

BSc Management and Digital Innovation – 40% required

BSc Politics and International Relations – 40% required

CertHE Social Sciences – 40% required

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