WORKING MATHEMATICALLY
EDU1WM
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are provided with the opportunity to develop an understanding of how we learn mathematics (through problem solving, early number, counting, the four operations and fractions) and how we teach mathematics (through a range of approaches, strategies and system guides).
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Debra Edwards
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: EDU1MT
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Illustrated Maths Dictionary (5th ed.) | Prescribed | de Klerk, J (2014) | MELBOURNE: PEARSON RIGBY |
| Readings | Teaching Primary Mathematics (5th ed.) | Prescribed | Booker, G., Bond, D., Sparrow, L., & Swan, P. (2014) | FRENCHS FOREST NSW: PEARSON |
| Readings | Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) | Recommended | Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (Victoria) | MELBOURNE: AUTHOR |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically evaluate the educational significance of a range of mathematical resources.
- Activities:
- Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
02. Demonstrate an informed capacity to evaluate your own mathematical strengths/areas for development, as a teacher of mathematics.
- Activities:
- Assignment and Presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
03. Critique through a structured reflective process, an educationally sound presentation.
- Activities:
- Presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
04. Competently use a range of multi-modal teaching/learning mathematical activities.
- Activities:
- Presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Debra Edwards
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment (1,500 - 1,800 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| Tutorial presentation, preparation and feedback (2,000 - 2,500 word equiv.) | Hurdle: satisfactory completion of the Content Assignment is required. Content is relevant to primary mathematics teaching and learning. | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Cindy Tassone
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment (1,500 - 1,800 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| Tutorial presentation, preparation and feedback (2,000 - 2,500 word equiv.) | Hurdle: satisfactory completion of the Content Assignment is required. Content is relevant to primary mathematics teaching and learning. | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |