edu1tna teaching number and algebra

TEACHING NUMBER AND ALGEBRA

EDU1TNA

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This is a core subject in which first year education students develop a firm grounding in the threshold knowledge required for teaching primary school mathematics. The focus is on student skill development in the key areas of teaching number and algebra. During the semester students will reflect on prior mathematical experience, examine current research and curriculum documents, learn how to develop primary classrooms as mathematical communities and how to develop mathematical logic, reasoning, conjecture, problem solving and invention. ICT skills associated with accessing, processing and communicating in a blended learning environment are embedded within the course and utilised in assessment tasks.

SchoolSchool of Education

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Sanders

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Only available to students enrolled in the following courses: EBES - Bachelor of Educational Studies, EBTP - Bachelor of Teaching (Primary), EBTS - Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary), EBOCE - Bachelor of Outreach and Community Education, and EBTOCE - Bachelor of Teaching (Outreach and Community Education)

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsIllustrated Maths Dictionary (4th Ed)RecommendedDe Klerk, J.(2007)LONGMAN
ReadingsTeaching mathematics in primary schoolsRecommendedJorgensen R., Dole S. (2011)ALLEN & UNWIN
ReadingsTeaching primary mathematics (4th Ed)RecommendedBooker, G., Bond, D., Sparrow L., Swann P.PEARSON, PRENTICE HALL

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Use mathematical curriculum documents.

Activities:
TBE

02. Develop good communication (verbal and written), questioning and listening skills.

Activities:
TBE

03. Work collaboratively as a member of a team.

Activities:
TBE

04. Identify pedagogical approaches to the teaching of mathematics to primary age children.

Activities:
TBE

05. Appreciate the role of research and additional resources in supporting mathematics teaching.

Activities:
TBE

06. Reflect on mathematical experiences, both past and present, to develop a pedagogical philosophy.

Activities:
TBE

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter 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 face-to-face.

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.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Essay developing a philosophical framework onthe teaching of primary mathematics (2000 words)Hurdle Requirement: Students must achieve a score of at least 80% on a Mathematics Competency Test in order to pass this subject. Students who do not achieve a satisfactory outcome will need to re-sit an equivalent test.5001, 02, 04, 05, 06
Group presentation of mathematics conceptual focus (equivalent of 1000 words)2501, 02, 03, 05
Reflective Feedback on group presentation (1000 words)2501, 02