TEACHING MATHEMATICS
EDU3TM
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject draws on concepts from the Australian Curriculum for Mathematics, including Content strands - Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geomentry, Statistics and Probability, and Proficiency strands - Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning. Students explore the nature of mathematics, the structure of the mathematics curriculum, the attributes of effective mathematics teaching, and strategies to engage, support and assess children's learning. Students are given the opportunity to broaden their quantitative literacy through developing their knowledge and confidence with basic mathematical and analytical concepts and operations required for problem solving and investigation, real world applications, and for effective teaching of mathematics. Students examine how such approaches contribute to their own learning, and the implications for learners in schools.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Peter Cox
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: EDU1WM
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 | Victorian Curriculum: Mathematics | Prescribed | Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority | VCAA: HTTP://AUSVELS.VCAA.VIC.EDU.AU/MATHEMATICS/OVERVIEW/RATIONALE-AND-AIMS |
| Readings | Helping children learn mathematics 2nd Australian Edition | Prescribed | Reys, R.E., et al. 2017 | WILEY |
| Readings | Teaching mathematics: Using research informed strategies | Prescribed | Sullivan, P. (2011) | AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH |
| Readings | Teaching primary mathematics 5th Edition | Recommended | Booker, G., et al. (2014) | PEARSON |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Broaden your quantitative literacy and critically understand the content processes and skills of the ustralian primary mathematics curriculum, in particular, the Content strands of Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics and Probability, and the Proficiency strands of Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving, and Reasoning.
- Activities:
- Class test, Assignment 1 & 2
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
02. Demonstrate developing knowledge of effective pedagogical approaches to specific mathematics content with a particular focus on the psychology of learning mathematics and student centred learning in primary and middle-years schooling.
- Activities:
- Class test, Assignment 1 & 2
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
03. Design and implement mathematics lessons that consider principles associated with effective discipline-specific mathematics instruction and theory related to how students learn, and that integrate a range of tasks, high quality resources and materials to support the learning of all students.
- Activities:
- Assignment 1 & 2
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
04. Evaluate student responses and work samples to make appropriate assessments of learning and children's thinking, and plans for future learning oportunities.
- Activities:
- Assignment 1 & 2
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter Cox
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class test = 1200 words | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Assignment 1 = 1400 words | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Assignment 2 = 1400 words | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Cindy Tassone
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class test = 1200 words | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Assignment 1 = 1400 words | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Assignment 2 = 1400 words | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |