The Numerate Educator

• • Personal Mathematics Competency
  • Numeracy in the real world and extended personal use of mathematics
  • Use of statistics in everyday life
  • Exploring mathematics and using it to communicate
  • NAPLAN - What is it and what does it mean?
  • Technologies and mathematics
  • Constructivist teaching
  • MCK and PCK for effective teaching
  • The Australian Curriculum: Mathematics
  • Early number experiences
  • Place value and the base ten number system

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• CUR-EDC141-The Numerate Educator

Special requirements

No special requirements

This subject was previously known as EDC141 The Numerate Educator.

This subject is the first in a series of four on mathematical education for educators. In this unit the focus is on mathematical content knowledge and personal numeracy. Skills in all strands of the Australian mathematics curriculum will be developed and the confidence levels of future educators will be addressed. Mathematical language and methods of communicating mathematical ideas with words, pictures and symbols are emphasised. The particular aspects of mathematics required for teaching, including basic statistics and interpretation of research, are covered. The subject examines development of best practice in mathematics lessons in preparation for subsequent subjects.

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• Personal Competency (20%)
• Questioning (30%)
• Professional Practice (50%)