Quantitative Mathematics for Science Inquiry
PostgraduateCUR-MTP5082023
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Explore the occasions where quantitative mathematics are employed to aid scientific inquiries. Discuss how statistics, data collection, measurement and geometry can be used or misused in this context. Give and receive feedback to and from your peers.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Quantitative Mathematics for Science Inquiry
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- use content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge of quantitative mathematics (scientific numeracy) to critically evaluate how quantitative mathematics can be used and misused to support claims
- create a challenging, engaging, and differentiated learning program based upon the science inquiry approach and incorporating appropriate quantitative mathematics
- select a range of resources, including technologies, appropriate to the inquiry purpose and design
- Statistics
- Statistical graphs
- Inquiry Learning
- Teacher Skills
- Measurement
This subject will focus on methods of data collection, analysis and presentation, traversing curriculum areas which include mathematics and science. A co-construction approach to learning will be taken, enabling development of the skills of an effective and self-managing teacher.
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- Team Project (60%)
- Digital evaluative report on the Science inquiry (40%)
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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-PRI-MAS-2023 - Master of Teaching (Primary Education)
Additional requirements
- Software 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.
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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 (Primary Education)
PostgraduateCUR-PRI-MAS