Teaching Number, Algebra and Probability in the Primary Years

• • Early number experiences
  • Place value
  • Multiplicative thinking
  • Fractions
  • Computation
  • Algebra
  • Probability

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

Core

• CUR-PRI-MAS-2023

Elective

• CUR-EDU-GCE-2023
• CUR-EDU-GCE-2023

Additional requirements

• Other requirements -

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

  This subject has a required ebook. - Helping Children Learn Mathematics 2nd Edition by Reys, R.E., Lindquist, M.M., Lambdin, D.V., Smith, M.L., Rogers, A., Cooke, A., Ewing, B., Robson, K., & Bennett, S. (2016). The ebook is readily available through the suppliers webpage - http://www.wileydirect.com.au/buy/helping-children-learn-mathematics-2nd-edition/

This subject considers the main content ideas and pedagogical approaches for effective teaching of number, algebra and probability to primary children. The subject is taught using a social constructivist approach and with a focus on inquiry learning. There will be opportunities investigate and critique best practice for teaching and assessing and to develop a plan to teach key concepts.

*** This subject has a required ebook. - Helping Children Learn Mathematics 2nd Edition by Reys, R.E., Lindquist, M.M., Lambdin, D.V., Smith, M.L., Rogers, A., Cooke, A., Ewing, B., Robson, K., & Bennett, S. (2016). The ebook is readily available through the suppliers webpage - http://www.wileydirect.com.au/buy/helping-children-learn-mathematics-2nd-edition/

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• Develop a remedial plan based on work sample analysis (50%)
• Develop a teaching plan and concept map for number, algebra and probability (50%)

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).