Primary Mathematics Curriculum and Pedagogy
PostgraduateTAS-EMT5092027
Course information for 2027 intake
Primary maths teaching starts with a strong grasp of the curriculum. Study number, algebra, measurement, space, statistics and probability. Learn how to teach key ideas and respond to how young students understand maths.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 14 Feb 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
- 22 Feb 2027
- Price from
- $2,690
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Primary Mathematics Curriculum and Pedagogy
About this subject
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate mathematical ideas, skills, and knowledge appropriate for primary teaching.
- Identify appropriate pedagogies for teaching mathematics.
- Plan, develop, analyse, and justify worthwhile mathematical teaching experiences, including differentiation of the curriculum.
- Evaluate and assess students’ mathematical thinking and use this assessment to inform planning.
- Please refer to MyLO for study topics
In this subject, you will develop a sound understanding of the principles and content of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics for primary years learning, as well as an understanding of Numeracy as it is described in the curriculum. You will learn key pedagogical approaches to teaching the content strands of number, algebra, measurement, space, statistics, and probability, as well as mathematical proficiency and processes. You will learn about critical mathematical concepts, how these are developed across the curriculum, student understanding of critical mathematical ideas, and key pedagogical approaches for teaching mathematics effectively. You will participate in practical activities that focus on mathematics and its teaching, develop effective pedagogical practices, build knowledge of how student understanding of mathematics develops, and make effective decisions in planning, implementing, and assessing mathematics learning.
- Assessing Student Understanding (40%)
- Mathematical Task Analysis (15%)
- Lesson Planning (45%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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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
- TAS-PRI-MAS-2027 - Master of Teaching (Primary)
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or enrol in the following subject(s) to study at the same time or prior to this subject:
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
PostgraduateTAS-PRI-MAS