Primary Mathematics Pedagogy unit (EPR220)

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

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

ESH120 or EDU120 or ESP125

Teaching

Assessment	Mathematics Knowledge Audit (20%)|Review and Commentary on Discussion/Tutorial Activities (40%)|Teaching Mathematical Ideas Through Picture Books (40%)
Timetable	View 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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