485-100 Learning Area: Mathematics 1

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 provide a focus for the discussion of primary mathematics.

Written assignments equivalent in total 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.

• Board of Studies, Curriculum and Standards Framework II: Mathematics. 2000.
• G Booker et al, Teaching Primary Mathematics. 2nd edn, Addison Wesley Longman, 1997.
• K Marston and K Stacey, Foundations for Teaching Arithmetic Vers 1.1. CD, DSME, University of Melbourne Nov. 2001.
• V Steinle, K Stacey and D Chambers, Teaching and Learning about Decimals Vers 2.1. CD, DSME, University of Melbourne 2002.