Curriculum studies: mathematics secondary I
BC
Subject value 1.0 * 3 hours per weekend school * Full-year subject * Gippsland/Distance * Prerequisites: second-year BEd
This subject aims to provide adequate preparation for teaching mathematics in the post-primary school, years 7 to 10. The emphasis will be on working on a cooperative way (a) to develop subjects of work, and evaluate and trial these as a group; (b) to evaluate teaching materials; (c) to teach and team teach lessons in a peer-group situation; (d) to research and report on a negotiated curriculum area, eg mixed-ability teaching, computers, problem solving, testing, homework. The subject is taught by lectures and workshops.
Assessment
Initial assignment * Development of a subject of work * Research report
Prescribed texts
Ministry of Education Victoria Rime lesson pack Min. Educ. Vic.
Ministry of Education Victoria Secondary mathematics committee guidelines Min. Educ. Vic.
Ministry of Education Victoria Mathematics framework Min. Educ. Vic
Recommended texts
Posamentier A S and Stepelman J Teaching secondary school mathematics: Techniques and enrichment subjects Merrill, 1981