edu1wm working mathematically
WORKING MATHEMATICALLY
EDU1WM
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are provided with the opportunity to develop an understanding of how we learn mathematics (through problem solving, early number, counting, the four operations and fractions) and how we teach mathematics (through a range of approaches, strategies and system guides).
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDebra Edwards
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects EDU1MT
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Illustrated Maths Dictionary (5th ed.) | Prescribed | de Klerk, J (2014) | MELBOURNE: PEARSON RIGBY |
| Readings | Teaching Primary Mathematics (5th ed.) | Prescribed | Booker, G., Bond, D., Sparrow, L., & Swan, P. (2014) | FRENCHS FOREST NSW: PEARSON |
| Readings | Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) | Recommended | Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (Victoria) | MELBOURNE: AUTHOR |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically evaluate the educational significance of a range of mathematical resources.
- Activities:
- Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
02. Demonstrate an informed capacity to evaluate your own mathematical strengths/areas for development, as a teacher of mathematics.
- Activities:
- Assignment and Presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
03. Critique through a structured reflective process, an educationally sound presentation.
- Activities:
- Presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
04. Competently use a range of multi-modal teaching/learning mathematical activities.
- Activities:
- Presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDebra Edwards
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment (1,500 - 1,800 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| Tutorial presentation, preparation and feedback (2,000 - 2,500 word equiv.) | Hurdle: satisfactory completion of the Content Assignment is required. Content is relevant to primary mathematics teaching and learning. | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCindy Tassone
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment (1,500 - 1,800 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| Tutorial presentation, preparation and feedback (2,000 - 2,500 word equiv.) | Hurdle: satisfactory completion of the Content Assignment is required. Content is relevant to primary mathematics teaching and learning. | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |