Courses & Units
Mathematics Pedagogical Content Knowledge 1 ESH125
This unit is being phased out, no new enrolments are being taken.
Introduction
This unit is the first of a pair of units (ESH125 + ESH325) that present the theory, methods and practice of teaching mathematics (and teaching for numeracy) in the secondary years. ESH125 addresses the Year 7-12 curriculum and its implementation, with a particular focus on teaching and learning issues on key topic areas of Years 7-10, with some coverage of years 11 and 12 as appropriate. 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.
Summary
| Unit name | Mathematics Pedagogical Content Knowledge 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ESH125 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Greg Oates |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
* 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 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- distinguish the common mathematical ideas, skills, knowledge, and appropriate communication conventions that inform contemporary teaching of secondary mathematics.
- exemplify the proficiencies, skills and content knowledge as described in the Australian curriculum mathematics with reference to contemporary teaching practices in middle school or secondary mathematics education.
- design mathematical teaching experiences which provide formative and summative assessment of student learning.
- analyse students understanding of mathematics through diagnostic and formative assessment, linked to the curriculum content descriptors and respond to identified areas of need.
- collaborate with peers to reflect on the mathematical and pedagogical value of summative and formative assessment tasks.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
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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Teaching
| Assessment | Test or quiz (24%)|Assignment (40%)|Assignment (36%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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