Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics unit (EPR320)

Online

Introduction

This unit builds on your knowledge of contemporary research and evidence-based pedagogical practices for teaching mathematics from EPR220. The unit further explores high quality mathematics instruction and develops your skills in preparing to teach effectively  and consolidating knowledge of relevant curricula (including the Australian Curriculum V.9.0, and/or the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia V.2.0). You are provided opportunities to critically evaluate teaching practices, task design and use of representations that will progress students’ knowledge and skills towards proficiency.  The unit  will provide you with opportunities to develop skills in planning across a unit of work, assess students' learning and to reflect on your developing pedagogical content knowledge.
 

 

Summary

Unit name	Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics
Unit code	EPR320
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	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• apply conceptual understanding of mathematical knowledge to effective teaching in relation to pedagogical content knowledge.
• identify and interpret students mathematical understanding and make informed decisions regarding how to promote further understanding and address misconceptions.
• apply contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge of mathematics pedagogy to plan and design a coherent teaching sequence with potential to scaffold learning.
• identify high quality teaching materials and representations, including digital tools, and evaluate effectiveness in modelling and scaffolding student learning.
• Synthesise literature to justify teaching practices in a scholarly manner, with correct usage of English and mathematical conventions.

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
070103	$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

ESH220 or ESH319 or EPR220

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Fortnightly content including lectures and readings; weekly tutorial (2 hours) and or online discussion post activities (2 hours) Further Learning and Teaching arrangements are available from the MyLO Home Page.
Assessment	Lesson Plan (25%)|Reflection on your PCK (35%)|Unit Plan (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

You will need access to the following text: Van de Walle, J., et al. (2024. Primary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally. Pearson Australia Second Edition (ebook available from library). The Australian Curriculum, version 9. https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/ Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website.

Recommended

Recommended Readings Rowland et al. (2003) The Knowledge Quartet. In J. Williams (Ed.) Proceedings of the British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics, 23(3), pp. 97-102. https://bsrlm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/BSRLM-IP-23-3-17.pdf Rowland, T., Turner, F., Thwaites, A. & Huckstep, P. (2009). Developing Primary Mathematics Teaching. SAGE. Chapter 3, Transformation: Using and understanding representations in mathematical teaching. Turner, F. (2012). Using the Knowledge Quartet to develop mathematics content knowledge: The role of reflection on professional development. Research in Mathematics Education, 14, 253-272. Recommended Journals: Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom The Australian Mathematics Teacher

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