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485-126 Learning Area (Primary): Mathematics 1

Year 1 Bach. Teaching.

Credit points: 5.0

Coordinator: David Clarke.

Corequisite: Teachers, Inquiry & Learning 1 and School Experience & Practice Teaching 1.

Contact: 2 hours each week

Timetable: First semester.

Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• discuss the goals of primary school mathematics (including the role of written computation);
• demonstrate personal competence in the Number and Measurement strands of primary mathematics;
• demonstrate some pedagogical knowledge of the content of the lower levels of the Number and Measurement strands; and
• demonstrate knowledge of methods, materials and activities which are appropriate for developing children's understandings in early Number and Measurement.

Content:

A survey of primary mathematics curriculum content in two strands. Introduction to teaching methodologies. Exploration of fundamental concepts, generalisations and mathematical skills and important applications through investigations in Number and Measurement.

Assessment:

A 1000 word literature review on development of children's understanding related to a topic in early number (50 per cent). A 1000 word assignment documenting and analysing the teaching of primary mathematics observed during teaching rounds (50 per cent).

Hurdle Requirement: At least 90% proficiency on a set task covering Number and Measurement strands of the primary curriculum. Satisfactory completion of weekly tasks and seminar preparation.

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