EDN2375

Mathematics education 2

Not offered in 1998

Mr T Hill

4 points
* 3 hours per week
* First semester
* Peninsula
* Prerequisites: EDN1375

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have established competency in the basic skills - in particular the four operations with fractions and decimals with reference to the upper primary school; have examined the metric system of measurement and be able to apply it to various measurement topics; have studied the application of calculators in the primary school; understand the problem-solving process and the strategies applicable to the primary school.

Synopsis The subject includes a study of the sequential development of rational and decimal fractions. Competence in the four processes with fractions is developed before teaching techniques for these are explored. Percentages and ratio are examined together with the application of the calculator. Teaching techniques and methods aimed at making mathematics more realistic and applicable to everyday use are given special emphasis with the introduction of problem solving techniques and co-operative group learning. Measurement topics include those related to the metric number system.

Assessment Written (3000 words): 30%
* Examination: 70%