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

    Maths Clinic
  • Unit Code

    MAE4275
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit develops the skills and knowledge necessary for reflective, critical inquiry in the teaching of mathematics. The focus of this unit is an investigation into a particular issue of their choice in mathematics and provides the opportunity for students to compare mathematics diagnostic tools, and explore and practise the skills needed for planning a program and working one-on-one with a child with misconceptions in mathematics. The unit enables students to participate in wider professional debates by exploring the connection between research and practice.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Work collaboratively with colleagues on a systematic inquiry into an aspect of teaching mathematics.
  2. Apply appropriate tools for diagnosing children's abilities in mathematics.
  3. Produce and explain a Session Plan to create a sequence of learning experiences in mathematics for one child.
  4. Use appropriate computer software to complete and present a report.
  5. Analyse and present aspects of the inquiry to interested groups.
  6. Produce a written report analysing findings using a range of data gathering and analysis techniques, combining qualitative and quantitative processes.

Unit Content

  1. Research focus construction.
  2. Ethical considerations when researching young children.
  3. Data collection: working with one child to diagnose possible misconceptions in mathematics, and produce an individualised learning program.
  4. Analysis of the child's progress.
  5. Producing a report.
  6. Sharing findings.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Tutorials Workshops Group Work Independent study Research

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
ReportDiagnostic report50%
Case StudyCase study of intervention50%

Text References

  • ^ Westwood, P. (2001). Numeracy and learning difficulties: Approaches to teaching and assessment. Australia: ACER.
  • Chapin, S., & Johnson, A. (2006). Math matters: Understanding the math you teach. (2nd ed). Sausalito, CA: Maths Solutions Publications.
  • Jorgensen, R., & Dole, S. (2011). Teaching mathematics in primary schools. (2nd ed.). Crows Nest. Australia: Allen & Unwin.  

^ 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

    Maths Clinic
  • Unit Code

    MAE4275
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit develops the skills and knowledge necessary for reflective, critical inquiry in the teaching of mathematics. The focus of this unit is an investigation into a particular issue of their choice in mathematics and provides the opportunity for students to compare mathematics diagnostic tools, and explore and practise the skills needed for planning a program and working one-on-one with a child with misconceptions in mathematics. The unit enables students to participate in wider professional debates by exploring the connection between research and practice.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Work collaboratively with colleagues on a systematic inquiry into an aspect of teaching mathematics.
  2. Apply appropriate tools for diagnosing children's abilities in mathematics.
  3. Produce and explain a Session Plan to create a sequence of learning experiences in mathematics for one child.
  4. Use appropriate computer software to complete and present a report.
  5. Analyse and present aspects of the inquiry to interested groups.
  6. Produce a written report analysing findings using a range of data gathering and analysis techniques, combining qualitative and quantitative processes.

Unit Content

  1. Research focus construction.
  2. Ethical considerations when researching young children.
  3. Data collection: working with one child to diagnose possible misconceptions in mathematics, and produce an individualised learning program.
  4. Analysis of the child's progress.
  5. Producing a report.
  6. Sharing findings.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Tutorials Workshops Group Work Independent study Research

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
ReportDiagnostic report50%
Case StudyCase study of intervention50%

Text References

  • ^ Westwood, P. (2001). Numeracy and learning difficulties: Approaches to teaching and assessment. Australia: ACER.
  • Chapin, S., & Johnson, A. (2006). Math matters: Understanding the math you teach. (2nd ed). Sausalito, CA: Maths Solutions Publications.
  • Jorgensen, R., & Dole, S. (2011). Teaching mathematics in primary schools. (2nd ed.). Crows Nest. Australia: Allen & Unwin.  

^ 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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