Courses & Units

Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics EPR320

Introduction

This unit builds on your existing knowledge of appropriate pedagogies for teaching mathematics by extending it to include knowledge of relevant curricula (including the Australian Curriculum, and Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia, DEEWR 2009), the development of students' thinking in each of the domains, and the relationship of content knowledge to pedagogy. It will provide you with further opportunities to assess students' thinking as evidenced in diagnostic assessment and to develop their skills in planning for teaching based on this information.

Summary

Unit name	Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics
Unit code	EPR320
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education
Discipline	Education
Coordinator	Doctor Carol Murphy
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 1	On-Campus		International	Domestic
Cradle Coast	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

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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 mathematical knowledge for teaching, including both pedagogical content knowledge and mathematical skills and concepts.
identify and interpret students mathematical understanding and make informed decisions regarding how to promote further understanding and address misconceptions.
apply theoretical and practical knowledge of mathematics content and pedagogy to plan and design a coherent teaching sequence.
identify and evaluate appropriate use of teaching resources including visual representations, manipulatives and digital technologies.
communicate in written form 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	$555.00	$555.00	not applicable	$2,324.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

ESH220 or ESH319 or EPR220

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Off Campus: Weekly online lecture (1 hour), weekly online tutorial (2 hours) External Students: Learning and Teaching arrangements are available from the MyLO Home Page. On Campus: Weekly online lecture (1 hour), weekly face-to-face tutorial (2 hours) On Campus Students: Learning and Teaching arrangements will be detailed by your lecturer at the beginning of the semester.
Assessment	Individual and Group Quiz (10%)\|Review of PCK (40%)\|Unit and Lesson Plans (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Teaching Pattern

Off Campus:
Weekly online lecture (1 hour), weekly online tutorial (2 hours)

External Students: Learning and Teaching arrangements are available from the MyLO Home Page.

On Campus:
Weekly online lecture (1 hour), weekly face-to-face tutorial (2 hours)
On Campus Students: Learning and Teaching arrangements will be detailed by your lecturer at the beginning of the semester.

Assessment

Individual and Group Quiz (10%)|Review of PCK (40%)|Unit and Lesson Plans (50%)

Timetable

View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	You will need the following text: Van de Walle, J., et al. (2019). Primary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally. Pearson Australia (ebook available from library). Alternative required reading: Siemon, D., et al. (2021). Teaching mathematics foundations to middle years (3rd Edition). Oxford University Press (ebook available from library). 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	Highly Recommended Readings Serow, P., Callingham, R., & Muir, T. (2019). Primary mathematics: Capitalising on ICT for today and tomorrow (3rd Revised Edition). Port Melbourne, VIC: Cambridge University Press. Van de Walle, J., Lovin, L., Karp, K., & Bay-Williams, J. (2018). Teaching student-centered mathematics: Developmentally appropriate instruction for grades Pre-K-2, 3rd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson.* Please note the Van de Walle (2018) text for grades Pre-K-2 is recommended for ECE students. Recommended Readings* Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (2022). Mathematics https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/ Clements, D. H. & Sarama, J. (2009). Learning and teaching early math: The learning trajectories approach. New York, NY: Routledge (available as ebook in library) Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations [DEEWR]. (2009). Belonging, Being & Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework. Canberra, ACT. http://files.acecqa.gov.au/files/National-Quality-Framework-Resources-Kit/belonging_being_and_becoming_the_early_years_learning_framework_for_australia.pdf First Steps in Mathematics Series, Department of Education, Western Australian. http://www.det.wa.edu.au/stepsresources/detcms/navigation/first-steps-mathematics/ [On MyLO: ESH320\Table of Contents\Resources] Rose, C., & Minton, L. (2010) Uncovering Student Thinking in Mathematics, Grades K–5: 25 Formative Assessment Probes for the Elementary Classroom, Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Sullivan, P. (2011). Teaching mathematics: Using research-informed strategies. Camberwell, VIC: ACER Press. (available from https://research.acer.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1022&context=aer) [On MyLO: ESH320\Table of Contents\Resources] Recommended Journals: Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom The Australian Mathematics Teacher
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

Required

You will need the following text:

Van de Walle, J., et al. (2019). Primary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally. Pearson Australia (ebook available from library).

Alternative required reading:

Siemon, D., et al. (2021). Teaching mathematics foundations to middle years (3rd Edition). Oxford University Press (ebook available from library).

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

Highly Recommended Readings

Serow, P., Callingham, R., & Muir, T. (2019). Primary mathematics: Capitalising on ICT for today and tomorrow (3rd Revised Edition). Port Melbourne, VIC: Cambridge University Press.

Van de Walle, J., Lovin, L., Karp, K., & Bay-Williams, J. (2018). Teaching student-centered mathematics: Developmentally appropriate instruction for grades Pre-K-2, 3rd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson.*

*Please note the Van de Walle (2018) text for grades Pre-K-2 is recommended for ECE students.

Recommended Readings

Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (2022). Mathematics https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/

Clements, D. H. & Sarama, J. (2009). Learning and teaching early math: The learning trajectories approach. New York, NY: Routledge (available as ebook in library)

Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations [DEEWR]. (2009). Belonging, Being & Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework. Canberra, ACT. http://files.acecqa.gov.au/files/National-Quality-Framework-Resources-Kit/belonging_being_and_becoming_the_early_years_learning_framework_for_australia.pdf

First Steps in Mathematics Series, Department of Education, Western Australian. http://www.det.wa.edu.au/stepsresources/detcms/navigation/first-steps-mathematics/ [On MyLO: ESH320\Table of Contents\Resources]

Rose, C., & Minton, L. (2010) Uncovering Student Thinking in Mathematics, Grades K–5: 25 Formative Assessment Probes for the Elementary Classroom, Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin

Sullivan, P. (2011). Teaching mathematics: Using research-informed strategies. Camberwell, VIC: ACER Press. (available from https://research.acer.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1022&context=aer) [On MyLO: ESH320\Table of Contents\Resources]

Recommended Journals:

Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom

The Australian Mathematics Teacher

Links

Booktopia textbook finder

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