Mathematical Aptitude

Paper Code: 
25SMAT501
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Students will be expected to actively do mathematics, such as analyzing data, constructing hypotheses and solving problems.

 

Course Outcomes: 

 Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

COURSE Code

COURSE Title

25SMAT

501

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mathematical Aptitude

(Theory)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CO1: Perform the problems easily related to HCF-LCM, Ratio-proportion, etc. with time management.

CO2: Demonstrate         number system, fractions and properties.

CO3: Analyze the Problems logically and approach the problems in a different manner related to percentage, profit-loss etc.

CO4: Demonstrate        procedural Simple interest, compound interest type problems.

CO5: Explore the problems related to time and work, boat and stream etc.     

CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Assigned tasks

 

 

Quiz, presentation,

Individual and group projects,

Open Book Test, Semester End Examination

 

Unit I: 
HCF and LCM
12.00
 Definition, Properties and relation between HCF and LCM. Ratio and Proportion: Basics, examples, Problems on age and average.
 
Unit II: 
Fraction
12.00
 Definitions, Types, Properties, Divisibility, Number system, Simplification.
 
Unit III: 
Percentage, Profit and Loss
12.00
 Basic concepts, Formulas, Tricks and questions
 
Unit IV: 
Simple and Compound interest
12.00
 Basic concepts, Formulas, Tricks and questions. Time and distance, height and distance.
 
Unit V: 
Time and work, Problem on trains, Boats and streams and Pipe and cistern
12.00
 Problem related to these points.
 
References: 
  • R.S. Agarwal, Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination, S.Chand publication 
  • Rajesh Verma, Fast Track Objective Arithmetic - 2021, Arihant publication.        
  • Arun Sharma, Teach Yourself Quantitative Aptitude.

 

 

e- RESOURCES
 

         Scheme of Evaluation for Continuous Assessment

Time Duration: 45 minutes

Test

Assignment/Quiz

Attendance

Total

15

10

05

30

Students need to attempt any 3 out of 4 questions from first two units, each question carry 5 marks

Scheme of Evaluation for

Semester End Examination

Time Duration: 1:30 hrs.

The examination is based on MCQ pattern in Online Mode.

Students need to attempt 70 questions, each question carry 1 mark

Total

70

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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