Teaching Number, Algebra and Probability in the Primary Years
PostgraduateCUR-MTP5012025
Explore the main ideas and pedagogical approaches to the number and algebra strand of the curriculum. Investigate the ‘big ideas’ approach combined with constructivist teaching through inquiry, problem solving and reasoning
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 23 Nov 2025
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start dates
- 2 June 2025,
- 1 Dec 2025
- Price from
- $2,735
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Teaching Number, Algebra and Probability in the Primary Years
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- apply a deep understanding of the Number and Algebra strand of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics and how to teach it to children of varying learning abilities
- interpret and validate children’s demonstration of their knowledge of number and algebra
- appraise social constructivist approaches to planning for mathematical learning and the development of numeracy
- develop a teaching plan based on the ‘big ideas’ of number and containing links with key concepts for teaching probability
- investigate and critique best practice for teaching and assessing Probability through the proficiencies of problem solving and reasoning.
- Early number experiences
- Place value
- Multiplicative thinking
- Fractions
- Computation
- Algebra
- Probability
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%)
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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-EDP-GDI-2025 - Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary Education)
- CUR-PRI-MAS-2025 - Master of Teaching (Primary 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.
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/
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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Student feedback
5 student respondents between 17 Feb - 3 Mar 2025.
80%of students felt the study load was manageable
100%of students felt this subject helped them gain relevant skills
Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary Education)
PostgraduateCUR-EDP-GDI
Master of Teaching (Primary Education)
PostgraduateCUR-PRI-MAS
Graduate Certificate in Education
PostgraduateCUR-EDU-GCE