EDUC3090
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course deepens students' understanding of the principles and practices of teaching and learning Mathematics in schools. Students will explore course, programming and assessment requirements of the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) and the Higher School Certificate for Mathematics. Specific attention will be given to the literacy and numeracy demands of Mathematics as an area of study.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Interpret the course, programming and assessment requirements of the different standard tests applicable in NSW (Higher School Certificate and NAPLAN for Mathematics;
2. Support the literacy and numeracy demands of mathematics as an area of study.
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.
- Support the literacy and numeracy demands of mathematics as an area of study.
- Methods for addressing common misconceptions of mathematical concepts.
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
Teacher Education Milestone
Assumed knowledge
EDUC1101
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignment 1
Written Assignment: Assignment 2
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 6 hour(s) per term
- Integrated Learning will typically consist of a series of online activities.
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
- EDUC3090 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 587.7 KB)
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