Available in 2012
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1 |
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Previously offered in 2013, 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.
ObjectivesUpon 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 | |
TransitionN/A | |
Industrial Experience0 | |
Assumed KnowledgeEDUC2101 | |
Modes of DeliveryInternal Mode | |
Teaching MethodsLecture Integrated Learning | |
Assessment Items
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Contact HoursIntegrated 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 | |
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