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Cradle Coast, Launceston, Online
Introduction
This unit is the foundation mathematics and numeracy unit for the Bachelor of Education. It provides an opportunity to reflect upon and to develop understanding of concepts that are central to mathematics curricula and to develop quantitative literacy understandings that are essential for all teachers. Foci of the unit include the development of a critical orientation to presentation of numeracy concepts in the media, the identification and critique of misconceptions such as neuromyths in education, and an appreciation of the numeracy as a fundamental component across all curriculum areas and in the personal and professional lives of all teachers.
Summary
| Unit name | Personal and Professional Numeracy |
| Unit code | EDU120 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Doctor Osman Kasimu |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
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| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 |
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| Launceston | Semester 1 |
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| Online | Semester 1 |
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| Online | Summer |
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- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 22/2/2026 | 16/3/2026 | 19/4/2026 | 13/6/2026 |
| Summer | 1/1/2026 | 12/1/2026 | 23/1/2026 | 14/2/2026 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
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Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge and understanding of mathematical topics relevant to Foundation Year to Year 6 of the Australian Curriculum, Mathematics (v.9) recognising numeracy as a fundamental component across all curriculum areas.
- Identify and evaluate critical numeracy in media reports and other contexts and critique common misconceptions in mathematics education, including neuromyths, and their impact on teaching and learning.
- Use literacy skills to present evidence, including relevant literature, to support arguments about issues related to personal and professional numeracy.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| 070103 | $592.00 | $592.00 | not applicable | $2,562.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Beliefs about Mathematics (10%)|Numeracy in the Media (40%)|Knowledge of Mathematics (50%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Blastland, M., & Dilnot, A. (2008). The tiger that isn’t: Seeing through a world of numbers. Profile Books. There are e-versions (including Kindle) available. Nielsen, J. A., Zielinski, B. A., Ferguson, M. A., Lainhart, J. E., & Anderson, J. S. (2013). An evaluation of the left-brain vs. right-brain hypothesis with resting state functional connectivity magnetic resonance imaging. PLoS ONE, 8(8), e71275. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0071275 Torrijos-Muelas, M., González-Víllora, S., & Bodoque-Osma, A. R. (2021). The persistence of neuromyths in the educational settings: A systematic review. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 591923. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.591923 |
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| Recommended | If you are not confident in your mathematical competency, one of these options may be useful to you: Hilton, A., & Hilton, G. (2021). Making sense of number: Improving personal numeracy. Cambridge University Press. You may also choose to enrol in an online preparation for LANTITE course. For example: Cambridge Lantite Edge https://lantite.edjin.com/ Assistance can also be obtained from the university. Please go to this link: https://www.utas.edu.au/students/learning University of Tasmania (2015). APA. In Referencing and assignment writing. Retrieved from APA 7th ed. - Referencing and assignment writing - Subject Guides at University of Tasmania (libguides.com)
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