485-232 Learning Area (Primary): Mathematics 3

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On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• demonstrate a pedagogical knowledge of the whole primary mathematics curriculum, attending to knowledge, skills, strategies and applications;

• demonstrate knowledge of methods, materials and activities which enhance children's ability to think mathematically, apply knowledge and solve problems and be able to use this knowledge in constructing balanced units of work; and

• understand the impact of computer and calculator technology on the mathematics curriculum and how to use this technology in teaching.

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An exploration of the creation of mathematics curriculum that achieves an appropriate balance of all types of mathematical activity. The skills and attitudes required for using mathematics in an investigative manner. Teaching mathematics, computer and calculator technology. Students will use their knowledge of the mathematics curriculum, available resources and of children's thinking to plan teaching sequences and analyse them in ways developed in previous mathematics curriculum subjects.

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