485-301 Learning Area(EC): Mathematics 3

485-101 Learning Area Mathematics 1

This subject is based around the teaching and learning of the measurement and space strands in pre-school and primary school: the curriculum, children's development, lesson activities and materials and assessment. Students will analyse classroom teaching techniques and concrete and technological aids which develop different components of mathematical competence including skills, concepts, practical ability and estimation. Students will critically evaluate mathematics programs, materials and teaching methods. Alternative approaches to the teaching of mathematics, such as the integrated curriculum, thematic instruction, problem-based instruction will be discussed and compared. A range of methods of assessment and reporting will be examined. Students will develop a program for early years mathematics.

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

• Board of Studies, Curriculum and Standards Framework II: Mathematics. Victoria, 2000.
• G Booker, Teaching Primary Mathematics. 2nd ed, Addison Wesley Longman, 1997.
• D Mannigel, Young Children as Mathematicians. Theory and Practice for Teaching Mathematics. Social Science Press, Wentworth Falls, 1992.