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 485-100 Learning Area: Mathematics 1

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Gary Asp

Corequisites

460-100 School Experience 1.

Semester

Year long (view timetable)

Contact

A total of 54 hours

Subject Description

This subject deals with mathematical content especially in the areas of Number and Chance and Data. By engagement with challenging mathematical investigations, students will deepen their own knowledge of these strands and study the way in which children think and learn about them. Developmental and constructivist perspectives on mathematical learning will be introduced. The use of calculators and other appropriate technology will be considered. Current Victorian curriculum documents will proved a focus for the discussion of primary mathematics.

Assessment

Two assignments equivalent to 2000 words, and two 2-hour examinations (one mid-year and one end of year).

Hurdle requirement: To gain a pass in this subject, students must satisfactorily complete a test of basic mathematics competence.

Prescribed Texts
  • Board of Studies, Curriculum and Standards Framework: Mathematics. 1995.
  • Booker G et al, Teaching Primary Mathematics (2nd ed). Addison Wesley Longman 1997.
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