The Context of Mathematical Competency

Course aim

To provide students with sufficient background understanding of mathematics concepts to confidently support mathematical learning in children aged birth – 8 years.

Course content

An introduction to thinking mathematically; thinking about mathematics as a means of communicating; effects of attitude and beliefs; historical and cultural contexts of mathematics; concepts, skills and knowledge in number, space, measurement, patterns and relationships; applications of mathematics in daily use; mathematical language.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Workshop	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Mathematics booklet, Project report, Topic proposal

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.