LEARNING NUMERACY
EDU1LNU
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The work in this subject is designed to meet the real mathematical needs of each student. Each week students are encouraged to develop previous mathematical understanding through targeted opportunities to deepen mathematical thinking. This subject is specifically designed to engage each learner in substantive communication around mathematical concepts and procedures, to develop their mathematical understandings. Students have opportunities to demonstrate mastery of their mathematical knowledge and skills. Active involvement in this subject supports the skill development in Numeracy for completion of a final numeracy test hurdle task.
SchoolEducation
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNoleine Fitzallen
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesStudents will explore and unpack multiplication and subtraction problems. They will also recognise the two ideas of division, partition and quotation and will articulate different meanings and representations of fractions. Students will engage in activities that require them to justify inverse relationships between the number of equal parts and size of each part as well as to interpret, select and apply different problem-solving approaches / methods according to the context of the problem.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in the following course in order to undertake this subject: Bachelor Educational Studies (EBEST EBESTB, EBESTM, EBESTP),Bachelor of Education Secondary (EBEDS, EBEDSB, EBEDSM),Bachelor of Education Primary (EBEDP, EBEDPB, EBEDPM), Bachelor of Early Childhood (EBECB, EBECP), Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (EBECE) , Bachelor of Education (EVEDB, RBEDM), Bachelor of Educational Studies (EBESB, EBES, EBESM), Bachelor of Teaching Primary (EBTP, EBTS), Bachelor of Outreach and Community Education (EBOCE), Bachelor of teaching (Outreach & Community Education) EBTOCE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
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
Teaching primary mathematics
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorBooker, G., Bond, D., Sparrow, L., & Swan P.
Year2014
Edition/Volume5th edition
PublisherPearson: Frenchs Forrest
ISBN9781486002689
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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 edition
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
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
Maths terms and tables
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
Pearson illustrated maths dictionary
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
Authorde Klerk, J., & Marasco, A.
Year2014
Edition/Volume5th edition
PublisherP. Ed Australia
ISBN065579140X, 9780655791409
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, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacolyn Weller
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 blended.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Workbook = 1200 words Each student will build a comprehensive account of the mathematics work they undertake in the weekly tutorials. | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Maths work = 1200 words EDU1LNU uses an accredited online program that addresses diagnostic performance assessment. At the completion of an initial diagnostic assessment all student work is designed to match and further enhance knowledge levels. | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Evidence trajectory = 1600 words Evidence trajectory: Reflective account of mathematical growth. Each week students will be provoked to produce a record that demonstrates their mathematical knowledge, skills and strategies. Here the required texts will inform their conceptual growth. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mathematics Competency Requirements An online mathematics developmental program is utilised for this task. | Other | Individual | No | 0 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacolyn Weller
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 blended.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Workbook = 1200 words Each student will build a comprehensive account of the mathematics work they undertake in the weekly tutorials. | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Maths work = 1200 words EDU1LNU uses an accredited online program that addresses diagnostic performance assessment. At the completion of an initial diagnostic assessment all student work is designed to match and further enhance knowledge levels. | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Evidence trajectory = 1600 words Evidence trajectory: Reflective account of mathematical growth. Each week students will be provoked to produce a record that demonstrates their mathematical knowledge, skills and strategies. Here the required texts will inform their conceptual growth. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mathematics Competency Requirements An online mathematics developmental program is utilised for this task. | Other | Individual | No | 0 |
Mildura, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacolyn Weller
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 blended.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Workbook = 1200 words Each student will build a comprehensive account of the mathematics work they undertake in the weekly tutorials. | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Maths work = 1200 words EDU1LNU uses an accredited online program that addresses diagnostic performance assessment. At the completion of an initial diagnostic assessment all student work is designed to match and further enhance knowledge levels. | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Evidence trajectory = 1600 words Evidence trajectory: Reflective account of mathematical growth. Each week students will be provoked to produce a record that demonstrates their mathematical knowledge, skills and strategies. Here the required texts will inform their conceptual growth. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mathematics Competency Requirements An online mathematics developmental program is utilised for this task. | Other | Individual | No | 0 |
Shepparton, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacolyn Weller
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 blended.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Workbook = 1200 words Each student will build a comprehensive account of the mathematics work they undertake in the weekly tutorials. | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Maths work = 1200 words EDU1LNU uses an accredited online program that addresses diagnostic performance assessment. At the completion of an initial diagnostic assessment all student work is designed to match and further enhance knowledge levels. | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Evidence trajectory = 1600 words Evidence trajectory: Reflective account of mathematical growth. Each week students will be provoked to produce a record that demonstrates their mathematical knowledge, skills and strategies. Here the required texts will inform their conceptual growth. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mathematics Competency Requirements An online mathematics developmental program is utilised for this task. | Other | Individual | No | 0 |