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.
School: Education (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Noleine Fitzallen
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
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-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: EDU3TM OR EDU2SOM OR EDU1TNA
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Pearson illustrated maths dictionary
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: De Klerk, J., & Marasco, A.
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: 5th ed
Publisher: Pearson: Frenchs Forrest
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Teaching primary mathematics
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Booker, G., Bond, D., Sparrow, L., & Swan P.
Year: 2014
Edition/Volume: 5th ed
Publisher: Pearson: Frenchs Forrest
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Teaching mathematics: Foundations to middle years.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Siemon, D., Beswick, K. Brady, C. Clarke J., Faragher, R.
Year: 2012
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Oxford: Australia.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Teaching mathematics in primary schools
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Jorgensen R., & Dole S.
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: 2nd ed
Publisher: Allen and Unwin: Crows nest Australia.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Helping children learn mathematics.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Reys, R. E., Lindquist, M. M., Lambdin, D. V., Smith, N. L., Rogers, A., Falle, J., & Bennett, S.
Year: 2012
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Milton, Qld: Wiley & Sons Australia.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Maths terms and table
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Bana, J., & Swan, P.
Year: 2007
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: RIC publications: Greenwood WA.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noleine 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noleine 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noleine 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noleine 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 |