MATH2920

Thinking and Working Mathematically

Faculty of Science and Information Technology School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1
Ourimbah	Semester 2
Port Macquarie Nth Coast Inst	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Provides students in Education programs with an insight into the nature of problem-solving in mathematics. In particular, within the scope of the mathematics they have studied, the students will become aware of the process of using mathematics in open-ended problems, the way in which new mathematics can be developed, and mathematics as a human endeavour.

Encourages students to think mathematically and increase students' confidence in their mathematical ability.

Objectives

On successful completion of this course, students will have:

1. been introduced to the process of problem-solving
2. explored a variety of approaches to problem solving
3. increased confidence in their ability to think mathematically and to solve mathematical problems.

Content

. Working mathematically - approaches to problem-solving

. Thinking mathematically - problem-posing, generalising, conjecturing, linking.

Replacing Course(s)

n/a

Transition

n/a

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

MATH1900 or equivalent

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Workshop

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables