Children as Mathematical Learners

• • Understanding and diagnosing children’s learning
  • Pre-number and early number experiences
  • Place Value
  • Understanding the Base Ten Numeration System
  • Multiplicative thinking
  • Understanding fraction concepts
  • Understanding decimals and linking to fractions
  • Percentages, ratio and proportional reasoning
  • Algebraic thinking

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

CUR-EDC145-The Numerate Educator, or CUR-EDC141-The Numerate Educator ;

Special requirements

No special requirements

This subject explores the Australian Mathematics Curriculum with particular reference to the proficiency strands. The unit focuses on the development of deep understanding of the Number and Algebra strand and emphasises the identification of children’s knowledge using assessment strategies including diagnostic assessment. Topics covered include place value and numeration, multiplicative thinking, fractions, decimals and percentages, and algebraic thinking, including number patterns and relationships. Particular emphasis is given to teaching for conceptual understanding as opposed to the learning of procedures.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

• Report (50%)
• Portfolio and Mathematics Content Knowledge Test (50%)