Mathematics for Primary Educators 2

Course aim

For preservice teachers to further develop their pedagogical content knowledge for primary mathematics in the areas of measurement and geometry.

Course content

This course engages preservice teachers with mathematical knowledge and digital technologies for mathematics education with particular focus on measurement and geometry. Preservice teachers will examine current practices in mathematics intervention and explore methods of building conceptual development of mathematical content for primary students. Timely scaffolding for learners with special needs and enhanced learning experiences for advanced preservice teachers in mathematics will be explored.

Textbook(s)

Davis, A., Goulding, M. & Suggate, J. 2019, Mathematical Knowledge for Primary Teachers, 5th Ed, Taylor and Francis, GB.

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MATH 1057	Mathematics for Primary Educators 1

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Tutorial	3 hours x 12 weeks
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 12 weeks

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

Assessment

Portfolio, Presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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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.