MATHEMATICS FOR EDUCATION

EDU1MFE

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students focus on personal conceptual understandings in numeracy by building and demonstrating proficiency across the content strands of Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability.

School: School of Education

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Peter Sanders

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsIllustrated Maths Dictionary (5th ed.)Prescribedde Klerk, J (2014)MELBOURNE: PEARSON RIGBY

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Interpret data on personal mathematical strengths and demonstrate development in areas of weakness.

Activities:
Students will participate in mathematical conceptual development via both online activities.

02. Critically evaluate the educational significance of tracking mathematical development.

Activities:
Students will construct and maintain a reflective journal directed at logging and evaluating personal growth in mathematical understandings.

Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: 30

Enrolment information: One tutor only first come first serve

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter Sanders

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Online learning"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assignment (2,000 words)4002
Online and workshop tasks (2,000 - 2,500 word equivalent). Includes 90 minute examHurdle: Students must pass the exam to pass the subject6001

Bendigo, 2015, Week 22-34, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dona Martin

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 22 - 34
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 22 to week 34 and delivered via online.

LectureWeek: 22 - 34
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 22 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"Online learning"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assignment (2,000 words)4002
Online and workshop tasks (2,000 - 2,500 word equivalent). Includes 90 minute examHurdle: Students must pass the exam to pass the subject6001

Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter Sanders

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Online learning"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assignment (2,000 words)4002
Online and workshop tasks (2,000 - 2,500 word equivalent). Includes 90 minute examHurdle: Students must pass the exam to pass the subject6001

Mildura, 2015, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: 30

Enrolment information: One tutor only first come first serve

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Cindy Tassone

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Online learning"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assignment (2,000 words)4002
Online and workshop tasks (2,000 - 2,500 word equivalent). Includes 90 minute examHurdle: Students must pass the exam to pass the subject6001