485-202 Learning Area: Mathematics 2

485-100 Learning Area: Mathematics 1

This subject deals with mathematics, especially in the areas of space and measurement in pre-school and primary schools. Students will extend their own knowledge by engaging in challenging mathematical tasks. They will examine knowledge of children's thinking and learning, analyse classroom teaching techniques and concrete and technological aids which develop different components of mathematical competence such as skills, concepts, practical ability and estimation. Current Victorian and national documents will be used. Students will design sequences of lessons related to selected learning outcomes and early childhood programs.

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

Two assignments equivalent in total to 1500 words, plus two 2-hour examinations (one mid-year and one end-of-year).

• Board of Studies, Curriculum and Standards Framework II: Mathematics. 2000.
• G Booker et al, Teaching Primary Mathematics. 2nd edn, Addison Wesley Longman, 1997.
• J de Klerk, Illustrated Maths Dictionary. 3rd edn, South Melbourne: Longman 1999.
• K Marston and K Stacey (eds), Foundations for Teaching Arithmetic. Version 1.1 (CD-ROM), DSME: University of Melbourne.