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Primary Mathematics Pedagogy unit (EPR220)

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Location: Cradle Coast, Launceston, Online

Introduction

This unit introduces students to a range of learning theories and pedagogies appropriate for teaching Early Childhood (EC) and Primary mathematics. The unit will model and provide opportunities for students to engage with rich tasks, group work, problem solving, and differentiation using examples from across all domains of the Australian Mathematics Curriculum and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Students will develop their understanding of relevant curricula, the development of students’ thinking in each of the domains, and the relationship of current knowledge to pedagogy. It will provide pre-service teachers with the opportunity to develop their skills in planning from mathematics teaching and with 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 20/7/2025 18/8/2025 7/9/2025 25/10/2025

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Learning Outcomes

  • identify a range of learning theories and pedagogies for teaching primary and early childhood mathematics
  • consider beliefs about mathematics and mathematics learners and the implications for practice
  • plan, develop, implement, analyse and reflect upon worthwhile mathematical teaching experiences that incorporate appropriate pedagogical principles
  • describe the features of a worthwhile mathematical task and justify why tasks and discourse 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 $578.00 $578.00 not applicable $2,440.00
  • 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 and Beliefs Audit (20%)|Take Home Examination (30%)|Teaching Mathematical Ideas Through Picture Books (50%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Van de Walle, J., Karp, K., Bay-Williams, J., & Bass, A. (2019). Primary and middle years mathematics (1st Australian ed.). Pearson. 
Recommended

Department of Education and Training of Western Australia. (2004). First steps in mathematics: Number. Rigby Harcourt Education. 
Haylock, D. (2007). Mathematics explained for primary teachers (3rd ed.). SAGE Publications. 
Haylock, D., & Cockburn, A. D. (2008). Understanding mathematics for young children. SAGE. 
MacDonald, A. (2018). Mathematics in early childhood education. Oxford. 
McIntosh, A., & Dole, S. (2004). Mental computation: A strategies approach. Department of Education, Tasmania. 
Muir, T., Livy, S., Bragg, L., Clark, J., Wells, J., & Attard, C. (2017). Engaging with mathematics through picture books. Teaching Solutions. 
Serow, P., Callingham, R., & Muir, T. (2019). Primary mathematics: Integrating theory with practice (3rd ed.). Cambridge. 
Siemon, D., Beswick, K., Brady, K., Clark, J., Faragher, R., & Warren, E. (2015). Teaching mathematics: Foundations to middle years (2nd ed.). Oxford

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