Hobart
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Introduction
This unit is the first of a pair of units that present the theory, methods and practice of teaching middle school mathematics and numeracy. EMT527 addresses the Year 7-9 curriculum and its implementation. Curriculum documents will be a major focus (including the Australian Curriculum, local and international curricula), alongside implementation strategies, related resources and expected learning outcomes. Significant topics include the teaching and learning of rational and irrational numbers, and integer arithmetic; proportional reasoning; early algebra learning; probability; statistics; geometry; and principles of lesson planning.
Teaching and learning experiences involve participation in practical activities as well as an analysis of the issues related to mathematics education.
The broad aims for this unit are to:
- Develop personal competence, understanding and confidence with the mathematical concepts, knowledge and skills that are essential for the curriculum at the level of teaching anticipated.
- Acquire knowledge and develop skills relating to the progression and development of the topics in the Mathematics curriculum from Year 7 to Year 9.
- Engage in discussions and develop opinions about current issues in Mathematics and numeracy education and the secondary years of schooling.
- Build understanding of variations in students' progression through the curriculum
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Teaching the Middle School Mathematics Curriculum |
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| Unit code | EMT527 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Helen Chick |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of mathematical ideas, skills, knowledge, and appropriate communication conventions of secondary mathematics.
- Exhibit knowledge of and skills in current curriculum content and contemporary teaching practices in secondary mathematics education.
- Demonstrate the ability to plan, develop, implement, analyse and reflect upon worthwhile mathematical teaching experiences that incorporate appropriate pedagogical principles.
- Analyse students’ understanding of mathematics, identify how this links to the curriculum, and devise strategies for students’ further learning.
Fees
Requisites
Co-requisites
EMT502
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Face to face: 1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 2 hour tutorial for 13 weeks. Online: Fully online with weekly readings and activities. |
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| Assessment | Task 1: Decimals interview task (40%). Task 2: Preparing a lesson (60%). Task 3: Content hurdle tests (required). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Flexible Study Options
This unit is available face to face on Hobart Campus only and fully online via distance enrolment
Textbooks
| Required | Please use the link to Co-op Bookshop below |
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| Recommended |
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