Available in 2024
Course code

MATH1900

Units

10 units

Level

1000 level

Course handbook

Description

Primary and Early Childhood teachers regularly draw upon their own understanding of the methods and concepts underlying the K-6 Mathematics syllabus. To this end, MATH1900 consolidates students' skills and deepens their understanding of many of the key mathematical themes underpinning this syllabus.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Ourimbah

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Recognise key mathematical ideas relevant to Early Childhood and Primary teaching.

2. Solve problems using methods relevant to Early Childhood and Primary mathematics classes.

3. Connect mathematics language and concepts to real world contexts.

4. Apply mathematical and statistical methods that support good teaching practice.


Content

  1. Introductory number concepts

  2. Elementary geometry

  3. Beginnings of measurement

  4. Basic probability and statistics


Assumed knowledge

HSC level mathematics is desirable, but some understanding of basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry is sufficient.


Assessment items

Quiz: Tutorial Quizzes

In Term Test: In Class Tests


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)

Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)

Course outline