485-204 Learning Area: Mathematics 2 (Adv)

A minimum grade of H2A in 485-100 Learning Area: Mathematics 1.

This subject deepens students' own knowledge of mathematics from the space and measurement dimensions of VELS and functional dependence from the algebra strand, through challenging investigations. The major psychological theories of children's thinking and learning of mathematics will be studied, along with the methods by which research into this is conducted. Students will analyse 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 curriculum documents will be used. Students will design sequences of lessons related to selected learning outcomes.

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 2000 words, plus two 2-hour examinations (one mid-year and one end-of-year).

• G Booker et al, Teaching Primary Mathematics. (3rd edn), Addison Wesley Longman, 2004.
• K Martson and K Stacey (eds), Foundations for Teaching Arithmetic. Version 2 (CD-ROM). DSME: University of Melbourne.