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Numeracy for 5 to 8 Year-Olds
PostgraduateCUR-MTEC5032025
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.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 24 Aug 2025
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start dates
- 1 Sept 2025
- Price from
- $2,735
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Numeracy for 5 to 8 Year-Olds
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of the mathematics curriculum and principles associated with effective teaching for 5 to 8 year-old children
- analyse and interpret mathematical data to make judgements on mathematical understanding
- effectively communicate with stakeholders regarding students' mathematical learning
- demonstrate the ability to plan appropriate mathematics content, assessment items, teaching strategies and resources for diverse learners
- Curriculum overview
- Number and algebra
- Geometry
- Measurement
- Probability and statistics
- Problem solving
- Planning
- Moderation and reporting
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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- Examination and analysis of a set of work samples (50%)
- Design a mathematics learning program (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-MTE-MAS-2025 - Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Elective
- CUR-EDU-GCE-2025 - Graduate Certificate in Education
Additional requirements
- Other requirements -
Access to Microsoft Office or a unit approved alternative, Access to video creation and editing software
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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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
PostgraduateCUR-MTE-MAS
Graduate Certificate in Education
PostgraduateCUR-EDU-GCE