Hobart
Minimum enrolment number of 12 applies to this offering. Should enrolments not reach the minimum number required for on-campus study, students may be transferred to the on-line offering and advised of this change before semester commences.
Introduction
This unit is the foundation mathematics and numeracy unit for the Master of Teaching. It provides an opportunity for students to reflect upon and to develop their understanding of concepts that are central to mathematics curricula; to consider the cross-curricula implications and opportunities afforded by these topics; and to develop quantitative literacy understandings that will enable them to be informed professionals. Foci of the unit include the development of a critical orientation to presentation of mathematical concepts in the media, and an appreciation of the importance of quantitative understandings to the personal and professional lives of all teachers
Summary 2021
Unit name | Personal and Professional Numeracy |
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Unit code | EMT520 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
Discipline | Education |
Coordinator | Dr Robyn Reaburn |
Teaching staff | Dr. Robyn Reaburn |
Level | Postgraduate |
Available as student elective? | No |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts underpinning critical numeracy.
- Identify and evaluate upon critical numeracy in media reports and in other contexts relevant to different curriculum areas.
- Complete, analyse and reflect upon an educational numeracy activity.
- Analyse quantitative knowledge involved in personal and professional decision making.
- Use literacy skills to present evidence, including relevant literature, to support arguments about issues related to personal and professional numeracy.
Fees
Requisites
Co-requisites
EMT520
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | On Campus: Off Campus: |
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Assessment | Task 1: Beliefs about Mathematics, 600 words (10%) Task 2: Numeracy in the Media, 2000 words (40%) Task 3: Numeracy in Another Discipline, 1200 + 800 words (50%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | Please use the link to Co-op Bookshop below |
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Recommended |
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