ECE455 - Effective Primary Mathematics Learning
Unit details
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| Offering information: | This unit commences in 2014 |
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| Enrolment modes: | (B, G, W) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | B Doig |
| Corequisite: | Students must be enrolled in course E330 |
| Contact hours: | 3 hours per week |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
Topics to be addressed in this unit include:
- children’s construction of mathematical concepts in the social environment of the home, classroom and wider community;
- the role of play in mathematical development;
- the development of children’s early mathematical concepts;
- the four operations for whole numbers;
- fundamental concepts of vulgar fractions;
- the development of concepts for the measurement of length, area, mass, time, and volume/capacity;
- choosing and using effective resources for learning primary mathematics;
- the use of calculators in primary mathematics;
- involving parents in children’s learning of mathematics;
- appropriate ways of incorporating the use of a range of learning technologies in the teaching of primary mathematics;
- assessing and reporting children’s mathematical development; and
- state, national and international policies, programmes, and resources for developing and assessing children’s mathematical development.
Assessment
Assignment 1, 30%, equivalent to 1200 words
Assignment 2, 30%, equivalent to 1200 words
Assignment 3, 40%, equivalent to 1600 words