School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

  • Unit Title

    Mathematics in the Early Years of School: 5 to 8 Years
  • Unit Code

    ECM6130
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Marianne KNAUS

Description

This unit specifically focuses on the specialist knowledge, current theory and practice of mathematics teaching in the Junior Primary years of school for children aged 5-8 years. The proficiencies, including mathematical understanding, problem solving, fluency and reasoning in the three strands of Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics and Probability will be highlighted. Strategies for planning, managing and assessing children’s learning of mathematics will be explored using relevant curriculum documents and the Australian Professional Teaching Standards. The role of the teacher in organising and managing programs reflecting a differentiated classroom and the integration of mathematics across the curriculum will be addressed.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass MSC6110.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critique a range of teaching strategies using current theory and practice that can be applied appropriately to the Junior Primary context.
  2. Select and provide appropriate content, experiences and materials to support the learning of mathematics for children 5-8 years.
  3. Differentiate the mathematics curriculum for inclusive education.
  4. Design effective management, organisational, planning and assessment strategies using relevant curriculum documents.
  5. Design differentiated learning experiences for the development of mathematics concepts, skills and attitudes.
  6. Critique ICT and other resources to create support materials for teaching mathematics and understand the ethical implications of using ICT with young children.

Unit Content

  1. Strategies for the effective teaching of mathematics in Junior Primary classrooms.
  2. Key concepts in the learning strands of Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics and Probability using relevant curriculum documents.
  3. Meaningful and relevant learning experiences for the development of mathematics concepts, skills and attitudes.
  4. Resources, materials and equipment to support planned learning experiences.
  5. ICT to support the teaching and learning of mathematics.
  6. Strategies for differentiating learning to meet specific learning needs.
  7. Appropriate assessment strategies and tools to evaluate and monitor student progress.
  8. Strategies for effective planning, organisation and classroom management.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 2Not Offered10 x 3 hour seminarNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

A combination of lectures, workshops, guest speakers, videos, required readings and group and individually assigned work are used to achieve the unit outcomes. Students are required to become independent learners, contributors in workshops and competent team members.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ParticipationParticipation10%
AssignmentPlanning50%
ExaminationExam40%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ParticipationParticipation10%
AssignmentPlanning50%
ExaminationExam40%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.

  • Unit Title

    Mathematics in the Early Years of School: 5 to 8 Years
  • Unit Code

    ECM6130
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Marianne KNAUS

Description

This unit specifically focuses on the specialist knowledge, current theory and practice of mathematics teaching in the Junior Primary years of school for children aged 5-8 years. The proficiencies, including mathematical understanding, problem solving, fluency and reasoning in the three strands of Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics and Probability will be highlighted. Strategies for planning, managing and assessing children’s learning of mathematics will be explored using relevant curriculum documents and the Australian Professional Teaching Standards. The role of the teacher in organising and managing programs reflecting a differentiated classroom and the integration of mathematics across the curriculum will be addressed.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass MSC6110.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critique a range of teaching strategies using current theory and practice that can be applied appropriately to the Junior Primary context.
  2. Select and provide appropriate content, experiences and materials to support the learning of mathematics for children 5-8 years.
  3. Differentiate the mathematics curriculum for inclusive education.
  4. Design effective management, organisational, planning and assessment strategies using relevant curriculum documents.
  5. Design differentiated learning experiences for the development of mathematics concepts, skills and attitudes.
  6. Critique ICT and other resources to create support materials for teaching mathematics and understand the ethical implications of using ICT with young children.

Unit Content

  1. Strategies for the effective teaching of mathematics in Junior Primary classrooms.
  2. Key concepts in the learning strands of Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics and Probability using relevant curriculum documents.
  3. Meaningful and relevant learning experiences for the development of mathematics concepts, skills and attitudes.
  4. Resources, materials and equipment to support planned learning experiences.
  5. ICT to support the teaching and learning of mathematics.
  6. Strategies for differentiating learning to meet specific learning needs.
  7. Appropriate assessment strategies and tools to evaluate and monitor student progress.
  8. Strategies for effective planning, organisation and classroom management.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 2Not Offered10 x 3 hour seminarNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

A combination of lectures, workshops, guest speakers, videos, required readings and group and individually assigned work are used to achieve the unit outcomes. Students are required to become independent learners, contributors in workshops and competent team members.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ParticipationParticipation in weekly discussions and class activities10%
ReportDifferentiating the mathematics curriculum50%
AssignmentPlanning40%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ParticipationParticipation through Journals and Discussion Boards10%
ReportDifferentiating the mathematics curriculum50%
AssignmentPlanning40%

Core Reading(s)

  • Reys, R. E., Lindquist, M., Lambdin, D. V., Smith, N. L. R., A., B., S., C., … J. (2020). Helping children learn mathematics (3rd Australian). Wiley. Retrieved from https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ECU/detail.action?docID=5915856

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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