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 deals with mathematical content in Number, Working Mathematically, Measurement, Chance and Data of the Victorian primary mathematics curriculum. Students will deepen their own knowledge of these topics and study the way in which children think and learn about them. Pedagogical content knowledge for developing mathematical learning will be a focus. The use of technology, including calculators, will be considered.

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.

• G. Booker et al, Teaching Primary Mathematics. 3rd ed.. Addison Wesley Longman, 2004.
• K Marston and K Stacey, Foundations for Teaching Arithmetic. vers 2 CD, DSME, University of Melbourne 2003.
• V Steinle, K Stacey and D Chambers, Teaching and Learning About Decimals. vers 3.1 CD, DSME, University of Melbourne 2006.