Courses & Units

Personal and Professional Numeracy EMT520

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 secondary students in the Master of Teaching. It provides an opportunity to reflect upon and to develop understanding of concepts that are central to mathematics curricula; to consider the cross-disciplinary implications and opportunities afforded by these topics; and to develop quantitative literacy understandings that will enable students to be informed professionals. Foci of the unit include the development of a critical orientation to presentation of numeracy concepts in the media, and an appreciation of the importance of quantitative understandings to the personal and professional lives of all teachers.

Summary

Unit name Personal and Professional Numeracy
Unit code EMT520
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Arts, Law and Education
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Doctor Robyn Reaburn
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 On-Campus International Domestic
Online Semester 1 Off-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 26/2/2024 22/3/2024 15/4/2024 2/6/2024

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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.

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
070199 $555.00 $555.00 not applicable $2,324.00

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Concurrent Prerequisites

EMT502

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On Campus: 
Weekly online lectures (1 hour), weekly face-to-face tutorials (2 hours), independent learning (hours as needed)

Off Campus: 
Weekly online lectures (1 hour), weekly tutorials (2 hours), independent learning (hours as needed)
 

AssessmentBeliefs about Mathematics (10%)|Numeracy in the Media (40%)|Numeracy in Another Discipline (50%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
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