Courses & Units
Teaching Primary Mathematics 2 EMT620
A 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 builds on the knowledge of pedagogies appropriate for teaching primary mathematics that students acquired in EMT521 Teaching Primary Mathematics 1. The second unit in the sequence, EMT620 broadens students understanding of mathematics pedagogy by addressing the content and practices not covered in the initial unit. This unit will model and provide opportunities for students to engage with best pedagogical practice by undertaking rich tasks, group work, and problem solving, as well as differentiating and integrating the curriculum. Students will enhance their understanding of appropriate pedagogies for teaching mathematics and their knowledge of relevant curricula, the development of students' thinking in each of the strands of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics, and the relationship of content knowledge to pedagogy. It will provide pre-service teachers with opportunities to assess primary students' mathematical thinking using work samples and to develop their skills in planning for teaching based on this information.
Summary
| Unit name | Teaching Primary Mathematics 2 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EMT620 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Doctor Bruce Duncan |
| 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
Note
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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).
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Learning Outcomes
- explain numeracy and mathematical ideas, skills, and knowledge appropriate for primary teaching
- identify appropriate pedagogies for teaching mathematics, including differentiation of the curriculum
- plan, develop, analyse and justify worthwhile mathematical teaching experiences that incorporate appropriate pedagogical principles
- evaluate and assess students mathematical thinking through the analysis of student behaviour and use this assessment to inform planning
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 |
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
Prerequisites
EMT521Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Review weekly learning and actively develop the upcoming assessment task. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Measurement Concepts (20%)|Assessment of Measurement Concepts (30%)|Teaching Approaches (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Siemon, D., E. Warren, K. Beswick, R. Faragher, J. Miller, M. Horne, D. Jazby, M. Breed, J. Clark, & K. Brady. (2021). Teaching mathematics (3rd ed.). Docklands, Vic.: Oxford University Press.
Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can also access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO. |
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| Recommended | Boaler, J. (2002). Experiencing school mathematics: Traditional and reform approaches to teaching and their impact on student learning outcomes. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum. Hiebert, J., Carpenter, T., Fennema, E., Fuson, K., Wearne, D., Murray, H., … & Human, P. (1997). Making sense: Teaching and learning mathematics with understanding. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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