edu2tpm teaching primary mathematics
TEACHING PRIMARY MATHEMATICS
EDU2TPM
2020
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.
SchoolEducation (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNoleine Fitzallen
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EDU1LNU. Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses in order to undertake this subject: Bachelor of Education Secondary (EBEDS, EBEDSB, EBEDSM), or Bachelor of Education Primary (EBEDP, EBEDPB, EBEDPM) or Bachelor of Educational Studies (EBEST, EBESTB, EBESTM, EBESTP) or Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (EBTP) or Bachelor of Education (EVEDB, RBEDM) or Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education (EBECB, EBECP)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsEDU3TM OR EDU2SOM OR EDU1TNA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Pearson illustrated maths dictionary
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorDe Klerk, J., & Marasco, A.
Year2013
Edition/Volume5th ed
PublisherPearson: Frenchs Forrest
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Teaching primary mathematics
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorBooker, G., Bond, D., Sparrow, L., & Swan P.
Year2014
Edition/Volume5th ed
PublisherPearson: Frenchs Forrest
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Teaching mathematics: Foundations to middle years.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSiemon, D., Beswick, K. Brady, C. Clarke J., Faragher, R.
Year2012
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOxford: Australia.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Teaching mathematics in primary schools
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorJorgensen R., & Dole S.
Year2011
Edition/Volume2nd ed
PublisherAllen and Unwin: Crows nest Australia.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Helping children learn mathematics.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorReys, R. E., Lindquist, M. M., Lambdin, D. V., Smith, N. L., Rogers, A., Falle, J., & Bennett, S.
Year2012
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherMilton, Qld: Wiley & Sons Australia.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Maths terms and table
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBana, J., & Swan, P.
Year2007
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherRIC publications: Greenwood WA.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoleine Fitzallen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 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 3.00 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group presentation of mathematics conceptual focus (1000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Reflective feedback on group presentation (600 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Essay (2400 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoleine Fitzallen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 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 3.00 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group presentation of mathematics conceptual focus (1000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Reflective feedback on group presentation (600 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Essay (2400 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoleine Fitzallen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 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 3.00 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group presentation of mathematics conceptual focus (1000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Reflective feedback on group presentation (600 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Essay (2400 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoleine Fitzallen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 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 3.00 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group presentation of mathematics conceptual focus (1000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Reflective feedback on group presentation (600 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Essay (2400 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |