EDUC3090

Specialist Studies in Mathematics 2

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Education

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course deepens students' understanding of the principles and practices of teaching and learning Mathematics in secondary schools. Students will explore course, programming and assessment requirements of the NSW School Certificate and Higher School Certificate for Mathematics. Specific attention will be given to key concepts, forms of mathematical proof and reasoning, and ways of addressing common misconceptions students hold with regard to mathematical concepts.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will have the capacity to:
1. interpret the course, programming and assessment requirements of the NSW School Certificate and Higher School Certificate for Mathematics;
2. explain key concepts and forms of mathematical proof and reasoning; and
3. address common misconceptions students hold with regard to mathematical concepts.

Content

* Course, programming and assessment requirements of the NSW School Certificate and Higher School Certificate for Mathematics.
* Key concepts, forms of mathematical proof, and reasoning.
* Methods for addressing common misconceptions of mathematical concepts.
* Strategies, technologies and resources for assessing mathematical understanding.

Replacing Course(s)

N/A

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

EDUC2101

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Integrated Learning

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Students will produce approximately 5000 words or equivalent in assessment activities. Assessment options will include analysis of approaches programming and assessment in Mathematics; assessment task analysis and design; and any other related assessment activity that allows students to demonstrate their achievement of the course outcomes.

Contact Hours

Integrated Learning: for 6 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 8 weeks
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 8 weeks

Timetables