Mathematics and Science for 21st Century Teachers

Course aim

To further develop student understanding and competence in areas critical to 21st century teaching namely mathematics and science and to develop an appreciation of mathematics and science.

Course content

Understanding of science and mathematics in a way which will assist students as teachers in the 21st century; relevant basic principles of mathematics and science; mathematics of space, earth sciences, environmental and biological sciences, algebra and patterns, rational numbers, measurement, physics, chemistry.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 3 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 10 weeks
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

Continuous assessment tasks, Introductory assignment, Investigation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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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.