Primary Mathematics Education (6 points)
(EDU)
Leader: Dr B Clarke
Offered:
Peninsula First semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2004 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to provide a rationale for the inclusion of mathematics in the primary school curriculum; be aware of all content areas outlined in Department of Education publications; have developed a range of appropriate strategies to assist children's development of number sense particularly in the early years of schooling; have developed techniques that link mathematics to practical applications particularly in relation to measurement and space; be developing an understanding of the role of information technology in the mathematics classroom; be able to identify key aspects in children's development of concepts and skills related to number including fractions and decimals, chance and data and space; have developed techniques that link mathematics to practical applications using a problem-solving approach; be confident about planning and managing a range of learning activities which develop children's mathematical understanding and be able to use a variety of assessment techniques to evaluate student learning in mathematics.
Assessment: A written report on observational mathematical tasks undertaken by children (1200 words): 30%; Assignment 2: Contexts in the teaching of mathematics 30% (1200 words); Class test: 40% (2 hrs - equivalent 1600 words) + the unit has an 80% attendance requirement.
Contact Hours: 3 hours per week
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