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Primary Mathematics Pedagogy unit (EPR220)

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Location: Cradle Coast, Launceston, Online

Introduction

This unit introduces pre-service teachers to contemporary research and evidence-based pedagogical practices appropriate for teaching Early Childhood (EC) and Primary mathematics. The unit will model and provide opportunities for students to engage with high quality mathematics instruction, including worked examples, high quality instructional materials  and adaptive scaffolding towards independent problem solving and challenging tasks across all six mathematics strands of the Australian Curriculum (AC) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Students will develop their understanding of relevant curricula, the development of students’ thinking in each of the strands, and the relationship of between knowledge, skills and understanding to pedagogy. It will provide pre-service teachers with the opportunity to develop their skills in planning for effective mathematics teaching and using resources such as children’s literature to provide students with authentic and worthwhile mathematical experiences.

Summary

Unit name Primary Mathematics Pedagogy
Unit code EPR220
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Associate Professor Carol Murphy
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Cradle Coast Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify conceptual understanding of the six strands in the Australian Curriculum and relate to evidence-based learning theories and pedagogies for teaching primary and early childhood mathematics.
  • Consider the role of proficiencies, including positive disposition, in supporting mathematics and mathematics learners and the implications for practice.
  • Plan, develop, implement, analyse and reflect upon scaffolded mathematical teaching experiences that incorporate appropriate pedagogical principles and progress to independent problem solving.
  • Describe the features of effective mathematical tasks and justify why tasks, instructional materials and teaching practices are important for mathematical learning.

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
070101 $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

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Requisites

Prerequisites

ESH120 or EDU120 or ESP125

Teaching

AssessmentMathematics Knowledge Audit (20%)|Review and Commentary on Discussion/Tutorial Activities (40%)|Teaching Mathematical Ideas Through Picture Books (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Van de Walle, J., Karp, K., Bay-Williams, J., & Bass, A., & Livy, S. (2024). Primary and middle years mathematics (2nd Australian ed.). Pearson. 
Recommended

See reading list for the unit

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