PRIMARY MATHS/NUMERACY
EDU5PMN
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In Maths/Numeracy students explore current approaches and strategies for primary level mathematics. By reflecting on prior mathematical experiences, examining current research and curriculum documents, students learn how to develop primary classrooms as mathematical communities, and how to develop mathematical logic, reasoning, conjecture, problem solving and invention. Students participate in structured experiences designed to expand their personal understanding and confidence in mathematics.
SchoolEducation
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNoleine Fitzallen
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesThinking & Working Mathematically. Problem Solving. Past mathematical experiences. Proportional reasoning. Big Ideas in Calculation. Multiplicative Thinking. Practical activities in all modules. Digital to teaching activity design
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in either of the following courses in order to undertake this subject: Master of Teaching Primary (EMTCP, EMTCPB and EMTCPW), Master of Teaching (EMTP), Masters of Teaching Secondary (EMTCS, EMTCSB, EMTCSW)
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
Maths terms and tables.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBana, J., & Swan, P.
Year2007
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherRIC publications: Greenwood WA.
ISBN1741263638, 9781741263633
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.
Year2014
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWiley & Sons Australia
ISBN1118654102, 9781118654101
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 primary mathematics
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorBooker, G., Bond, D., Sparrow, L., & Swan P.
Year2014
Edition/Volume5th
PublisherPearson
ISBN1486004881, 9781486004881
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.
Year2013
Edition/Volume5th
PublisherPearson
ISBN065579140X, 9780655791409
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.
Year2019
Edition/Volume2nd
PublisherAllen and Unwin
ISBN1760872571, 9781760872571
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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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Week 08-23, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoleine Fitzallen
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 12 - 12
One 4.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 16 - 16
One 4.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 8 - 23
Six 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 23 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 8 - 23
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 8 to week 23 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Essay developing a philosophical framework on the teaching of primary mathematics (3000 words) This assessment will be scaffolded through the learning activities and readings planned for the subject. | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
ICT presentation of mathematics conceptual focus (3000 words) This assessment will be scaffolded through the learning activities and readings planned for the subject. | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Mathematics Competency Test This hurdle task relates to the assessment and development of numeracy skills, which is required to graduate from this degree. Further information will be provided on the LMS. | Other | Individual | Yes | 0 |
Bendigo, 2021, Week 08-23, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoleine Fitzallen
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 12 - 12
One 4.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 16 - 16
One 4.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 8 - 23
Six 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 23 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 8 - 23
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 8 to week 23 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Essay developing a philosophical framework on the teaching of primary mathematics (3000 words) This assessment will be scaffolded through the learning activities and readings planned for the subject. | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
ICT presentation of mathematics conceptual focus (3000 words) This assessment will be scaffolded through the learning activities and readings planned for the subject. | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Mathematics Competency Test This hurdle task relates to the assessment and development of numeracy skills, which is required to graduate from this degree. Further information will be provided on the LMS. | Other | Individual | Yes | 0 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 08-23, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoleine Fitzallen
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 12 - 12
One 4.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 16 - 16
One 4.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 8 - 23
Six 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 23 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 8 - 23
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 8 to week 23 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Essay developing a philosophical framework on the teaching of primary mathematics (3000 words) This assessment will be scaffolded through the learning activities and readings planned for the subject. | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
ICT presentation of mathematics conceptual focus (3000 words) This assessment will be scaffolded through the learning activities and readings planned for the subject. | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Mathematics Competency Test This hurdle task relates to the assessment and development of numeracy skills, which is required to graduate from this degree. Further information will be provided on the LMS. | Other | Individual | Yes | 0 |