Postgraduate CUR-MTEC503-2020

Numeracy for 5 to 8 Year-Olds

Leverage an in-depth understanding of the Australian curriculum to devise a mathematics program suitable for children aged five to eight years. Divide your attention across an array of mathematic concepts, including geometry, measurement and algebra.

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

HECS-HELP
FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

31 Aug 2020

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Subject details

What you'll learn

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

demonstrate knowledge of the mathematics curriculum and principles associated with effective teaching in the early years
analyse and interpret mathematical data from a case study; make judgements on mathematical understanding
create written feedback on student mathematical learning for children and parents
plan a mathematics program for 5 to 8 year-olds, based on the Australian curriculum (and/or local curriculum documents) by selecting appropriate content, assessment items, teaching strategies and resources.

Topics covered

- Curriculum documents related to mathematics; Australian Curriculum and local curriculum documents, First Steps
- Number & Algebra; teaching strategies including use of multi-media, assessment and resources. Focus on number and place value and patterns and algebra
- Number & Algebra; Teaching strategies including use of multi-media, assessment and resources. Focus on fractions, decimals and money
- Number & Algebra; Teaching strategies including use of multi-media, assessment and resources. Focus on multiplication
- Geometry. Teaching strategies including use of multi-media, assessment and resources
- Measurement. Teaching strategies including use of multi-media, assessment and resources
- Probability and statistics. Teaching strategies including use of multi-media, assessment and resources
- Problem solving; using manipulatives to develop children's critical and creative thinking
- Focussed planning and play based strategies for mathematical learning
- Moderating and reporting in mathematics
- Reflection

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

CUR-MTE-MAS-2020

Elective

OUA-PSU-GCE-2020
UNE-PRO-GCE-2020

Special requirements

OtherDetails -
Access to Microsoft Office or a unit approved alternative, Access to video creation and editing software

Description

This subject will prepare pre-service teachers to plan, assess and deliver rigorous mathematical learning programs for children aged five to eight. A major focus of the subject is on developing knowledge of curriculum documents and mathematics concepts in number, algebra, geometry, measurement, and statistics and probability.

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Assessments