K-6 Mathematics
Description
In this course students explore the NSW Mathematics K-10 Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum; strategies and resources for programming; teaching and assessing primary Mathematics; the role and value of mathematics in the broader school curriculum; the place of Mathematics in the K-12 Mathematics continuum (particularly the links between Stage 3 and 4 Mathematics); the relationship between mathematics, literacy and numeracy; and ways of differentiating curriculum to meet the diverse numeracy needs of learners. There will be a particular focus upon instructional approaches relevant to teaching the strands of the NSW Mathematics K-10 Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum: Number & Algebra, Measurement & Geometry and Statistics & Probability.
Availability
Not currently available.
This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 2015.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practices of teaching and learning K-6 Mathematics (including strategies for programming, teaching and assessing.
2. Discuss the role and value of Mathematics in the broader school curriculum, and its place in the K-12 Mathematics continuum (particularly the links between Stage 3 and 4 Mathematics).
3. Navigate the content, structure and organisation of the NSW Mathematics K-10 Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.
5. Differentiate curriculum to meet the diverse literacy needs of learners.
6. Utilise instructional approaches relevant to teaching the strands of the NSW Mathematics K-6 Syllabus: Number & Algebra, Measurement & Geometry and Statistics and Probability
Content
- Principles and practices of teaching and learning K-6 Mathematics (including strategies for programming, teaching and assessing)
- The role and value of Mathematics in the broader school curriculum, and its place in the K-12 Mathematics continuum (particularly the links between Stage 3 and 4 Mathematics).
- The content, structure and organisation of the NSW K-6 Mathematics and the NSW Mathematics K-10 Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.
- Ways of differentiating curriculum to meet the diverse literacy needs of learners.
- Instructional approaches relevant to teaching the strands of the NSW Mathematics K-6 Syllabus: Number & Algebra, Measurement & Geometry and Statistics & Probability.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Teaching, Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) (Honours), Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours) programs.
Assumed Knowledge
MATH1900
Assessment Items
Proposal / Plan: Written analysis of work sample and development of program and lesson plan
Formal Examination: Written exam
In Term Test: Class test