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Mathematics during the First Five Years of Life

Undergraduate | CUR-EDE342 | 2018

Learn how to enhance children’s language related to maths, and how to engage them with maths in everyday contexts. Enhance your own understanding of numbers, algebra, geometry, measurement, statistics and probability.

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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
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Mathematics during the First Five Years of Life

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. interpret children’s language and demonstration of their knowledge related to mathematical concepts
    2. assess the role of the educator in developing children’s awareness of mathematical concepts and language related to mathematics
    3. develop a teaching plan that demonstrates understanding of mathematics content areas; number, algebra, geometry, measurement and statistic and probability
    4. create and utilise appropriate environments and materials to support early mathematical concept development
    5. plan and integrate mathematics across all domains and learning areas
    6. demonstrate increased personal numeracy skills and understanding of the content areas of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Prior study

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

  • CUR-EDE242-Mathematics for the Early Years (no longer available)

Others

You don't have to enrol in this subject if you have completed EDE104 Numeracy (Birth - 5 years) as they are considered equivalents.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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