Available in 2012
| Fairfield High School | Semester 2 |
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| WebLearn GradSchool | Semester 2 |
Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
This course introduces students to the key concepts underlying a deep understanding of measurement and trigonometry. This course will consider the historical development of trigonometry and other measurement related topics and will examine current related pedagogical models within the field of secondary mathematics including methods of communicating mathematical reasoning.
ObjectivesOn satisfactory completion of this course students should be able to: - understand the key concepts related to measurement from a mathematical perspective - understand the key concepts related to trigonometry - appreciate the mathematical knowledge and beliefs that learners bring to a learning task - apply a range of strategies for teaching secondary mathematics - recognise the common misconceptions that students may have in regard to the mathematical content covered. - Recognise aspects of communicating mathematical reasoning | |
Content- Measurement units, length, area, volume, surface area, time, perimeter, spherical geometry - Trigonometry trigonometric relationships, applications of trigonometry, trigonometric functions, applications of trigonometric functions - teaching strategies related to mathematical content - common misconceptions related to the mathematical content | |
Replacing Course(s)n/a | |
Transitionn/a | |
Industrial Experience0 | |
Assumed KnowledgeN/A | |
Modes of DeliveryDistance Learning : IT Based Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning Internal Mode | |
Teaching MethodsProblem Based Learning Lecture Forums Integrated Learning Self Directed Learning Student Projects Tutorial | |
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Contact HoursLecture: for 8.5 hour(s) per Term for Full Term | |
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