EDUC6105
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
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.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. understand the key concepts related to measurement from a mathematical perspective;
2. understand the key concepts related to trigonometry;
3. appreciate the mathematical knowledge and beliefs that learners bring to a learning task;
4. apply a range of strategies for teaching secondary mathematics;
5. recognise the common misconceptions that students may have in regard to the mathematical content covered; and
6. 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
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Course Content Assignment
Online Learning Activity: Blackboard Discussion Task
In Term Test: Examination
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Online
Tutorial-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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