Minimum enrolment number of 12 applies to this offering. Should enrolments not reach the minimum number required for on-campus study, students may be transferred to the on-line offering and advised of this change before semester commences.
Introduction
In this unit you will develop a sound understanding of the principles and content of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics for primary years learning, as well as an understanding of Numeracy as it is described in the curriculum. You will learn key pedagogical approaches to teaching the content strands of number, algebra, measurement, space, statistics, and probability, as well as mathematical proficiency and processes. You will learn about critical mathematical concepts, how these are developed across the curriculum, student understanding of critical mathematical ideas, and key pedagogical approaches for teaching mathematics effectively. You will participate in practical activities that focus on mathematics and its teaching, develop effective pedagogical practices, build knowledge of how student understanding of mathematics develops, and make effective decisions in planning, implementing, and assessing mathematics learning.
Summary
| Unit name | Primary Mathematics Curriculum and Pedagogy |
| Unit code | EMT509 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Helen Chick |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate mathematical ideas, skills, and knowledge appropriate for primary teaching
- Identify appropriate pedagogies for teaching mathematics
- Plan, develop, analyse, and justify worthwhile mathematical teaching experiences, including differentiation of the curriculum
- Evaluate and assess students’ mathematical thinking and use this assessment to inform planning
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Concurrent Prerequisites
EMT503Co-requisites
EMT505Teaching
| Assessment | Mathematical Task Analysis (15%)|Assessing Student Understanding (40%)|Lesson Planning (45%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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