Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 301180 (v.1) Ed 129 - Introduction to Curriculum
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Syllabus: | Beliefs and principles which underpin the Mathematics Learning Area. Children's construction of mathematics. Properties of the number system. Measurement and the metric system. Problem-solving and using technology in teaching mathematics. Developmental approaches to learning mathematics. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Demonstrated an understanding of modern, effective, teaching principles for mathematics learning. Demonstrated an understanding of how to analyse critically a variety of materials and activities that promote mathematics learning. Demonstrated an ability to plan a sequence of lessons in mathematics. Revised and consolidated aspects of their mathematics content knowledge. Begun to incorporate the Working Mathematically Strand into the plans for mathematics teaching and learning. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Anghileri, J. (2000). Teaching Number Sense. London, Continuum. Bobis, J., Mulligan, J., Lowrie, T. and Taplin, M. (1999). Mathematics for Children: Challenging Children to Think Mathematically. NSW, Prentice Hall. Booker, G., Bond, D., Briggs, J. and Davey, G. (1997). Teaching Primary Mathematics. (second edition). South Melbourne, Longman. Reys, R., Lindquist, M., Lambdin, D., Smith, N. and Suydam, M. (2001). Helping Children Learn Mathematics. (sixth edition). New York, John Wiley and Sons. |
Unit Texts: | Curriculum Council. (1998). Curriculum Framework for Kindergarten to Year 12 Education in Western Australia. Osborne Park, Curriculum Council. Education Department of Western Australia (1998). Mathematics Student Outcome Statements. Perth, Curriculum Council. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Homework Tasks 25%, Teaching Assignment with Children 45%, Essay 30%, Workshop Participation (Pass/Fail). Each part of the assessment package must be passed to receive an overall pass grade for the unit. This is done by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Special Trimester 3 | Y | | | | 2004 | Esperance Community College | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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