Mathematics in Secondary Education unit (EMT535)

Introduction

This unit introduces you to key pedagogical approaches to teaching the secondary mathematics curriculum. You will focus on the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics, with an emphasis on the content strands of number, algebra, measurement, space, statistics, and probability for Years 7 to 10, with some consideration of senior secondary mathematics courses as well. 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 analyse and plan lessons that will build students’ conceptual understanding and mathematical skills.

Summary

Unit name	Mathematics in Secondary Education
Unit code	EMT535
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

• Explain the core concepts, substance, and structure of the curriculum within the mathematics learning area
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of pedagogical practices within the mathematics learning area
• Apply knowledge of students, the mathematics curriculum, pedagogy, and context to design and evaluate learning goals, lesson plans, and teaching sequences within the mathematics domain
• Use diagnostic tools for identifying students’ understanding of a concept, and develop appropriate teaching activities to advance students’ learning
• Audit content and pedagogical content knowledge and develop a personal learning plan

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Co-requisites

EMT570

Teaching

Assessment	Analysis of Observations (20%)|Assignment (30%)|Lesson Sequence (50%)
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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