485-136 Learning Area (TP) Mathematics 1

BTeach students only: 476-100 Learning and Teaching and 460-102 School Experience & Practice Teaching 1T

This subject is a survey of primary mathematics curriculum content and investigation of teaching methodologies. Exploration of fundamental concepts, generalisations, skills and applications through investigations in number, measurement, and chance and data strands. The use of calculators and computers in teaching and for learning within these strands. Assessment techniques appropriate to primary school mathematics.

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

Written assignments equivalent in total to 2500 words and two 2-hour examinations, one at the end of each semester.

• Board of Studies, Curriculum and Standards Framework II: Mathematics. 2000.
• Booker G et al, Teaching Primary Mathematics. 2nd ed, 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.