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Undergraduate CUR-EDC145-2019

The Numerate Educator

Previously CUR-EDC141-2018

Develop your personal mathematics competency and confidence. Explore mathematical language and ways of communicating ideas with words, pictures and symbols, then study early number teaching and algebra from a conceptual standpoint.

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$820 $1,070

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP
  • HECS-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 25 Nov 2019
  • 01 Jun 2020
  • 30 Nov 2020
Curtin University

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Times Higher Education Ranking

  • 2019
  • 2020

Subject details

What you'll learn

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

  1. demonstrate personal numeracy through flexible application of mathematical understanding and explain the importance of this for effective teaching
  2. analyse relevant Australian Curriculum Mathematics documents and identify how key ideas are linked across the strands
  3. demonstrate mathematical content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge appropriate for teaching early number and algebra from a conceptual standpoint
  4. identify components of professional practice in mathematics teaching and integrate these with effective planning, curation of current resources and student achievement.
Topics covered
    • 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
  • Study resources

    • Instructional methods

      • Web links
      • Audio/Video conferencing
      • Online assignment submission
      • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
    • Online materials

      • Audio-Video streaming
      • Resources and Links
Entry requirements

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

Description

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.

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.

Assessments

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


Click on the titles of the listed books below to find out more:

Helping Children Learn Mathematics, 2nd ed., eBook

Robert E. Reys et al.

Required

Textbook information is pending.

Related degrees

undergraduate CUR-BED-DEG-2019

Bachelor of Education Primary Education

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