edu2tpm teaching primary mathematics

TEACHING PRIMARY MATHEMATICS

EDU2TPM

2018

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject develops a firm grounding in the threshold knowledge required, and the positive disposition necessary for teaching primary school mathematics. The focus is on student skill development in the key areas of number and algebra. As part of this subject PSTs 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.

SchoolSchool of Education

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Sanders

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites EDU1LNU

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsTeaching primary mathematics (5th ed.)PrescribedBooker, G., Bond, D., Sparrow, L., & Swan P. (2014 Pearson: Frenchs Forrest
ReadingsPearson illustrated maths dictionary (5th ed.)PrescribedDe Klerk, J., & Marasco, A. (2013)Pearson: Frenchs Forrest
ReadingsMaths terms and tableRecommendedBana, J., & Swan, P. (2007 RIC publications: Greenwood WA.
ReadingsTeaching mathematics in primary schools. (2nd edRecommendedJorgensen R., & Dole S. (2011)Allen and Unwin: Crows nest Australia.
ReadingsHelping children learn mathematics.RecommendedReys, R. E., Lindquist, M. M., Lambdin, D. V., Smith, N. L., Rogers, A., Falle, J., & Bennett, S. (2012Milton, Qld: Wiley & Sons Australia.
ReadingsTeaching mathematics: Foundations to middle years.RecommendedSiemon, D., Beswick, K. Brady, C. Clarke J., Faragher, R. (2012Oxford: Australia.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Utilise mathematical curriculum documents to support the development of mathematical concepts

Activities:
Lectures, tutorials, readings, practical mathematical actvities

02. Demonstrate the ability to use a range of resource in mathematical teaching inclusive of ICT.

Activities:
Lectures, tutorials, readings, practical mathematical actvities

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

Activities:
Lectures, tutorials, readings, practical mathematical actvities

04. Develop an appreciation of the role of research in supporting mathematics teaching

Activities:
Lectures, tutorials, readings, practical mathematical actvities

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sanders

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.

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.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Group presentation of mathematics conceptual focus (1000 word equivalent)2501, 02, 03, 04
Reflective feedback on group presentation (600 word equivalent)1501, 03, 04
Essay (2400 words)6002, 03, 04

Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sanders

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.

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.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Group presentation of mathematics conceptual focus (1000 word equivalent)2501, 02, 03, 04
Reflective feedback on group presentation (600 word equivalent)1501, 03, 04
Essay (2400 words)6002, 03, 04

Mildura, 2018, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCindy Tassone

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.

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.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Group presentation of mathematics conceptual focus (1000 word equivalent)2501, 02, 03, 04
Reflective feedback on group presentation (600 word equivalent)1501, 03, 04
Essay (2400 words)6002, 03, 04

Shepparton, 2018, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sanders

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.

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.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Group presentation of mathematics conceptual focus (1000 word equivalent)2501, 02, 03, 04
Reflective feedback on group presentation (600 word equivalent)1501, 03, 04
Essay (2400 words)6002, 03, 04