MATHEMATICS FOR UNDERSTANDING
EDU4MFU
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject draws on concepts from the Australian Curriculum for Mathematics, including the content and proficiency strands. Students will explore the nature of mathematics, the structure of the mathematics curriculum, the attributes of effective mathematics teaching and strategies to engage and support children's learning. Students will be given the opportunity to broaden their mathematical understanding through developing their knowledge and confidence with mathematics. Students will examine how such approaches contribute to their own learning and the implications for learners in schools.
School: Education (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jacolyn Weller
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: EDU2TPM AND EDU1LNU
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
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 edition
Publisher: Pearson: Frenchs Forrest
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
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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.
Year: N/A
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
Helping children learn mathematics.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Reys R. E. Lindquist M. M. Lambdin D. V. Smith
Year: N/A
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Milton, Qld: Wiley & Sons Australia.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
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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 edition
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
Teaching primary mathematics
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Booker, G., Bond, D., Sparrow, L., & Swan P.
Year: N/A
Edition/Volume: 5th edition
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
Maths terms and tables.
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 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jacolyn Weller
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 11 - 11
Two 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 11 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 13 - 22
One 1.00 hour workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
This workshop is optional. See LMS for further information.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group presentation of a mathematics activity 1000 word equivalenceFor this task you will work in a small group to design a mathematics teaching activity that targets students between the year levels 1- 6. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Diagnostic Test for Learning 1000 word equivalenceThis test focuses on the lecture and tutorial content. The questions relate to mathematics concepts in addition to pedagogical content knowledge. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Unit of Work 2000 word equivalenceDevelopment the content for a two-week unit of work with one fully developed lesson | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jacolyn Weller
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 11 - 11
Two 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 11 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 13 - 22
One 1.00 hour workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
This workshop is optional. See LMS for further information.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group presentation of a mathematics activity 1000 word equivalenceFor this task you will work in a small group to design a mathematics teaching activity that targets students between the year levels 1- 6. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Diagnostic Test for Learning 1000 word equivalenceThis test focuses on the lecture and tutorial content. The questions relate to mathematics concepts in addition to pedagogical content knowledge. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Unit of Work 2000 word equivalenceDevelopment the content for a two-week unit of work with one fully developed lesson | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jacolyn Weller
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 10
Two 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 13 - 22
One 1.00 hour workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
This workshop is optional. See LMS for further information.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group presentation of a mathematics activity 1000 word equivalenceFor this task you will work in a small group to design a mathematics teaching activity that targets students between the year levels 1- 6. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Diagnostic Test for Learning 1000 word equivalenceThis test focuses on the lecture and tutorial content. The questions relate to mathematics concepts in addition to pedagogical content knowledge. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Unit of Work 2000 word equivalenceDevelopment the content for a two-week unit of work with one fully developed lesson | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jacolyn Weller
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 10
Two 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 13 - 22
One 1.00 hour workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
This workshop is optional. See LMS for further information.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group presentation of a mathematics activity 1000 word equivalenceFor this task you will work in a small group to design a mathematics teaching activity that targets students between the year levels 1- 6. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Diagnostic Test for Learning 1000 word equivalenceThis test focuses on the lecture and tutorial content. The questions relate to mathematics concepts in addition to pedagogical content knowledge. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Unit of Work 2000 word equivalenceDevelopment the content for a two-week unit of work with one fully developed lesson | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |