EDF6403

Catering for individual differences in mathematics education

(EDU)

Not offered in 2001

Professor A J Bishop and Dr B A Clarke

12 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Clayton

Synopsis: How to identify and cater for individual differences in the mathematics classroom. The construct of /individual differences0 includes learning styles, physically handicapped students, English-as-a-second-language learners, and gifted students. Factors influencing the learning of mathematics, instructional strategies, and intervention procedures.

Assessment: Two essay assignments (2000 words each): 50% + Seminar presentations and practical project assignment (4000 words): 50%