MATH2920
Thinking and Working Mathematically
10 Units
Available in 2012
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 2 |
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| Ourimbah | Semester 2 |
Previously offered in 2013, 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.
ObjectivesOn 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 | |
Transitionn/a | |
Industrial Experience0 | |
Assumed KnowledgeMATH1900 or equivalent | |
Modes of DeliveryInternal Mode | |
Teaching MethodsLecture Workshop | |
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Contact HoursLecture: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term | |
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