Mathematics during the First Five Years of Life
UndergraduateCUR-EDEC20322026
Course information for 2026 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 22 Feb 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start dates
- 2 Mar 2026,
- 31 Aug 2026
- Price from
- $766
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Mathematics during the First Five Years of Life
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- interpret children’s language and demonstration of their knowledge related to mathematical concepts.
- assess the role of the educator in developing children’s awareness of mathematical concepts and language related to mathematics.
- develop a teaching plan that demonstrates understanding of mathematics content areas; number, algebra, geometry, measurement and statistics and probability.
- create and utilise appropriate environments and materials to support early mathematical concept development.
- plan and integrate mathematics across all domains and learning areas.
- demonstrate increased personal numeracy skills and understanding of the content areas of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics.
- Developing mathematical concepts from birth
- Contexts for teaching and learning numeracy, integrating mathematics across the curriculum
- Developing mathematical language through play, music & literature and using technology
- Foundations for mathematical understanding: intentional teaching of ideas
- Strategies and resources for working mathematically
- Strategies and activities for teaching number & algebra, geometry, measurement and statistics & probability
- Creating a supportive learning environment for a diverse range of children
This subject is designed to develop educator understanding of the effective use of mathematics in daily life as it applies to children in the years from birth to age 5. There is particular attention given to developing educator understanding of how adults can enhance children’s language related to mathematics, children’s awareness of mathematical concepts and ways to effectively engage children with everyday mathematics in different contexts. The subject continues to develop educator knowledge of mathematics content areas; number, algebra, geometry, measurement and statistics and probability together with a focus on the application of strategies that facilitate the interpretation and assessment of children’s mathematical understanding. There is a strong emphasis on identifying the mathematics that very young, and even preverbal children, engage with in their everyday and learning centre settings.
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- Reflective Analysis on Mathematical Content (50%)
- Case Study Linking Assessment and Planning (50%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- CUR-ECE-DEG-2026 - Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Elective
- CUR-FAST-DEG-2026 - Fast track your Curtin on campus study
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
Equivalent subjects
You won't be able to enrol into this subject if you've already successfully completed or currently enrolled in the following subject(s) as they are considered anti-requisites due to the similarity of the content.
CUR-EDE323-Mathematics during the First Five Years of Life (no longer available)
Others
Students must complete 300 credit points in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) before starting this subject.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
UndergraduateCUR-ECE-DEG
Fast track your Curtin on campus study
UndergraduateCUR-FAST-DEG