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.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Peter Sanders
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: EDU1LNU
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Teaching primary mathematics (5th ed.) | Prescribed | Booker, G., Bond, D., Sparrow, L., & Swan P. (2014 | Pearson: Frenchs Forrest |
| Readings | Pearson illustrated maths dictionary (5th ed.) | Prescribed | De Klerk, J., & Marasco, A. (2013) | Pearson: Frenchs Forrest |
| Readings | Maths terms and table | Recommended | Bana, J., & Swan, P. (2007 | RIC publications: Greenwood WA. |
| Readings | Teaching mathematics in primary schools. (2nd ed | Recommended | Jorgensen R., & Dole S. (2011) | Allen and Unwin: Crows nest Australia. |
| Readings | Helping children learn mathematics. | Recommended | Reys, R. E., Lindquist, M. M., Lambdin, D. V., Smith, N. L., Rogers, A., Falle, J., & Bennett, S. (2012 | Milton, Qld: Wiley & Sons Australia. |
| Readings | Teaching mathematics: Foundations to middle years. | Recommended | Siemon, D., Beswick, K. Brady, C. Clarke J., Faragher, R. (2012 | Oxford: 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
Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group presentation of mathematics conceptual focus (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective feedback on group presentation (600 word equivalent) | 15 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Essay (2400 words) | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group presentation of mathematics conceptual focus (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective feedback on group presentation (600 word equivalent) | 15 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Essay (2400 words) | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Cindy 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group presentation of mathematics conceptual focus (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective feedback on group presentation (600 word equivalent) | 15 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Essay (2400 words) | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
Shepparton, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group presentation of mathematics conceptual focus (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reflective feedback on group presentation (600 word equivalent) | 15 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Essay (2400 words) | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |