Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 1.0 |
Workshop: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Research relating to teachers competence in mathematics indicates a need to enhance the confidence and competence in teachers mathematical abilities. Supports those who, while having a TEE mathematics score, feel 'weak' in the mathematics required for teaching in the primary school setting. May be a requirement upon failure of the initial basic mathematics test. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Developed competency in using mathematics appropriate to the requirements for modern primary teaching. Confidence in their ability to recognise and use mathematics in everyday problem solving skills. Positive self esteem and attitude to mathematics. |
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: | Cooke, H. (2001). Passport to Professional Numeracy. London, David Fulton Publishers. Haylock, D. (2001). Numeracy for Teaching. London, Paul Chapman Publishing. |
Unit Texts: | Chapin, S. and Johnson, A. (2000). Math Matters - Understanding the Math you Teach. Sausalito, Math Solutions Publications. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | This unit is by pass/fail assessment. |
Field of Education: | 70103 Teacher Education: Primary | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Pass/Fail |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | 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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