Subject details

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

  1. incorporate collaborative practices to plan, observe and evaluate children’s learning related to mathematical language and concepts
  2. select content and resources, including multimedia, appropriate to children’s mathematical needs and ability
  3. establish challenging mathematical learning goals for children birth to four years
  4. analyse appropriate resources to develop mathematical understanding of children age birth to two years.
    • Introduction to early mathematics curriculum i.e. Early Years Learning Framework, First Steps web based resources
    • Theory of learning, play based pedagogies
    • Language development in mathematics
    • Number & Algebra; pattern development
    • Spatial awareness and shape in Geometry
    • Measurement
    • Probability and statistics
    • Risk taking and problem solving; challenging children's thinking
    • Intentional teaching; integrating mathematical learning in daily life
    • ICT in learning and teaching mathematics
    • Working collaboratively with others including families to develop children's mathematical understanding
    • Reflection

  • Study resources

    • Instructional methods

      • Chat Rooms
      • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
      • Embedded Multimedia
      • Online assignment submission
      • Standard Media
      • Web links

    • Online materials

      • Online Assessment
      • Resources and Links

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

Core
  • CUR-MTE-MAS-2019

Special requirements

  • OtherDetails -

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

This subject is designed to develop an understanding of mathematics in daily life for children aged birth to four years. There is a focus on the ways young children develop early mathematical concepts in a variety of learning contexts including home, community, early education, care and school settings. The subject will develop educator knowledge of mathematical content that facilitates the assessment of children’s understanding.

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.

  • Presentation (50%)
  • Report (50%)

Textbook information is pending.

Related degrees

postgraduate CUR-MTE-MAS-2019

Master of Teaching Early Childhood Education