EDUC1090
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course explores the principles and practices of teaching and learning Mathematics in primary and secondary schools. Students will consider the role and value of mathematics in contemporary society and the broader school curriculum. Students will explore lesson planning and programming for Stages 3 - 5 Mathematics and Stage 6 Standard Mathematics curriculum; and a range of strategies and resources for teaching and assessing Mathematics at the primary and secondary school level.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Articulate the role and value of Mathematics education in contemporary society and the broader school curriculum.
2. Develop lesson plans, programs and assessment tasks for K-12 Mathematics curriculum.
3. Use a range of strategies, technologies and resources for teaching and assessing Mathematics.
Content
- The principles and practices of teaching and learning Mathematics in primary and secondary schools.
- The role and value of Mathematics education in contemporary society and the broader school curriculum.
- Lesson planning and programming for Stage 4/5 Mathematics and Stage 6 Standard Mathematics curriculum.
- Course and assessment requirements of the NSW School Certificate for Mathematics and Higher School Certificate for Standard Mathematics.
- The literacy and numeracy demands of Mathematics as an area of study.
- Strategies, technologies and resources for teaching and assessing Mathematics.
Requisites
Enrolment in this course is dependent on meeting the Teacher Education Admission Milestone of successful completion of
- Three HSC band 5s (including one in English) or
- 80 units of UoN courses or
- Regulatory authority approved comparable pathways or
- Commencement in the program pre 2016.
Students who have successfully completed EDUC2090 cannot enrol in this course.
Teacher Education Milestone
Assumed knowledge
EDUC1101
Assessment items
Essay: Essays/Written Assignments
Proposal / Plan: Lesson Plan
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Field Study-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 3
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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