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.

  • Unit Title

    Foundations of Primary Mathematics
  • Unit Code

    MAE1250
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

The focus of this unit is on the development of fundamental mathematical skills and concepts in order to develop an appreciation of the relevance of mathematics and to lay a foundation for continued learning. In this unit, students will be introduced to a range of positive approaches to the teaching and learning of mathematics.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Appreciate the relevance and purpose of mathematics.
  2. Monitor and evaluate personal mathematical knowledge.
  3. Develop confidence in personal mathematical knowledge.
  4. Identify positive approaches to teaching mathematics.

Unit Content

  1. Affective issues relating to mathematics teaching and learning.
  2. Learning tasks and processes to develop competence and confidence in mathematics.
  3. Strategies and resources for teaching and learning in mathematics.
  4. Primary school mathematics curriculum content.
  5. Key understandings for primary mathematics education.
  6. Principles of oral and written communication in mathematics education.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, structured workshop activities, discussion, assigned written tasks.

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
AssignmentAssignment50%
ExaminationExamination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentAssignment50%
ExaminationExamination50%

Text References

  • ^ Reys, R., Lindquist, M., Lambdin, D., Smith, N., Rogers, A., Falle, J., Frid, S. & Bennett, S. (2012). Helping children learn mathematics: 1st Australian edition. Milton, QLD: John Wiley & Sons. Note: Also available as an ebook.
  • Bana, J., Marshall, L., & Swan, P. (2014). Maths handbook for teachers and parents. Greenwood, Australia: RIC Publications.
  • Haylock, D., & Manning, R. (2014). Mathematics explained for primary teachers. (5th ed.). London, United Kingdom: SAGE Publications.
  • Jorgensen, R., & Dole, S. (2011). Teaching mathematics in primary schools. (2nd ed.). Crows Nest, Australia: Allen & Unwin.
  • Siemon, D., Beswick, K., Brady, K., Clark, J., Faragher, R., & Warren, E. (2011). Teaching mathematics: Foundations to middle years. Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.

^ Mandatory reference


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.

  • Unit Title

    Foundations of Primary Mathematics
  • Unit Code

    MAE1250
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

The focus of this unit is on the development of fundamental mathematical skills and concepts in order to develop an appreciation of the relevance of mathematics and to lay a foundation for continued learning. In this unit, students will be introduced to a range of positive approaches to the teaching and learning of mathematics.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Appreciate the relevance and purpose of mathematics.
  2. Monitor and evaluate personal mathematical knowledge.
  3. Develop confidence in personal mathematical knowledge.
  4. Identify positive approaches to teaching mathematics.

Unit Content

  1. Affective issues relating to mathematics teaching and learning.
  2. Learning tasks and processes to develop competence and confidence in mathematics.
  3. Strategies and resources for teaching and learning in mathematics.
  4. Primary school mathematics curriculum content.
  5. Key understandings for primary mathematics education.
  6. Principles of oral and written communication in mathematics education.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, structured workshop activities, discussion, assigned written tasks.

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
AssignmentAssignment50%
ExaminationExamination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentAssignment50%
ExaminationExamination50%

Text References

  • ^ Reys, R., Lindquist, M., Lambdin, D., Smith, N., Rogers, A., Falle, J., Frid, S. & Bennett, S. (2012). Helping children learn mathematics: 1st Australian edition. Milton, QLD: John Wiley & Sons. Note: Also available as an ebook.
  • Bana, J., Marshall, L., & Swan, P. (2014). Maths handbook for teachers and parents. Greenwood, Australia: RIC Publications.
  • Haylock, D., & Manning, R. (2014). Mathematics explained for primary teachers. (5th ed.). London, United Kingdom: SAGE Publications.
  • Jorgensen, R., & Dole, S. (2011). Teaching mathematics in primary schools. (2nd ed.). Crows Nest, Australia: Allen & Unwin.
  • Siemon, D., Beswick, K., Brady, K., Clark, J., Faragher, R., & Warren, E. (2011). Teaching mathematics: Foundations to middle years. Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.

^ Mandatory reference


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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