485-201 Learning Area(EC): Mathematics 2

485-100 Learning Area: Mathematics 1.

472-201 Cognitive Development.

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.

Two assignments equivalent 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 compulsory test of basic mathematics competence.

• G Booker et al, Teaching Primary Mathematics. (3rd edn), Addison Wesley Longman, 2004.
• K Marston & K Stacey, Foundations for Teaching Arithmetic vers 2. (CD-ROM) University of Melbourne, 2003.