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
Primary Mathematics Education 1Unit Code
MPE4105Year
2016Enrolment Period
1Version
1Credit Points
10Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
Primary teachers require a sound understanding of the mathematics they have to teach, backed by knowledge of how mathematics learning can be stimulated and how it progresses. This unit is designed to help pre-service teachers to reflect on their beliefs about mathematics while at the same time examining their own mathematical ability. The content of this unit covers mathematics education from Years 1 to 7 with a key focus on developing childrens numeracy skills through good number sense and a working mathematically approach. Pre-service teachers will be introduced to current Western Australian curriculum documents and supporting materials. While the emphasis of this unit is on teaching mathematics, pre-service teachers will be expected to develop their own competence and confidence in mathematics by participating in workshops and other activities designed to show how content may be taught, and through completing supporting modules of activities. This unit is available in both on-campus and residency modes of delivery.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Appreciate the role of manipulatives, games and technology in mathematics teaching/learning process.
- Discuss current issues in primary mathematics education and their implications for teaching and learning.
- Explain how mathematics learning progresses and the difficulties children may encounter.
- Monitor and evaluate their own mathematical knowledge.
- Recognise the importance of the understanding and use of mathematical language.
- Select and use strategies that will develop positive attitudes and promote learning in mathematics.
- Use curriculum documents and other supporting material to plan, implement and evaluate appropriate mathematical experiences.
Unit Content
- Effective strategies for the organisation of mathematical activities and the development of positive attitudes to mathematics.
- Self-evaluation and development of own mathematical knowledge.
- The influence of affective factors on mathematics teaching and learning.
- The likely progression of mathematical learning (with a particular focus on number development) and common difficulties experienced by children.
- The role of language in mathematics teaching and learning.
- The use of manipulatives, games and technology to support the development of mathematical concepts and to promote good number sense.
- Use of the curriculum documents and other supporting material to inform planning.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures and discussions, Seminars, Workshops, Self-directed learning, Classroom based learning and reflection (residency mode of delivery).
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| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 40% |
| Examination | Examination (on campus mode of delivery) | 60% |
Text References
- ^ Booker, G., Bond, D., Sparrow, L., & Swan, P. (2014). Teaching primary mathematics. (5th ed.). Melbourne, Australia: Pearson Education.
- ^ Bana, J., Marshall, L., & Swan, P. (2014). Maths handbook for teachers and parents. Greenwood, Australia: R.I.C. Publications.
- Bana, J., Marshall, L., & Swan, P. (2005). Maths terms and tables. Perth, Australia: Journey Australia & R.I.C. Publications.
- Jorgensen, R., & Dole, S. (2011). Teaching mathematics in primary schools. (2nd ed.). Crows Nest, Australia: Allen & Unwin.
- Department of Education WA. (2013). First steps in mathematics. Available from http://det.wa.edu.au/stepsresources/detcms/navigation/first-steps-mathematics/ ">http://det.wa.edu.au/stepsresources/detcms/navigation/first-steps-mathematics/">http://det.wa.edu.au/stepsresources/detcms/navigation/first-steps-mathematics/
- Sullivan, P. (2011). Teaching mathematics using research-informed strategies. Camberwell, Victoria: ACER.
- Siemon, D. (2011). Teaching mathematics: Foundations to middle years. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
Journal References
- The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom
- The Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. Mathematics Education Research Journal
- Edith Cowan University. Australian Journal of Teacher Education
Website References
^ 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
Primary Mathematics Education 1Unit Code
MPE4105Year
2016Enrolment Period
2Version
1Credit Points
10Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
Primary teachers require a sound understanding of the mathematics they have to teach, backed by knowledge of how mathematics learning can be stimulated and how it progresses. This unit is designed to help pre-service teachers to reflect on their beliefs about mathematics while at the same time examining their own mathematical ability. The content of this unit covers mathematics education from Years 1 to 7 with a key focus on developing childrens numeracy skills through good number sense and a working mathematically approach. Pre-service teachers will be introduced to current Western Australian curriculum documents and supporting materials. While the emphasis of this unit is on teaching mathematics, pre-service teachers will be expected to develop their own competence and confidence in mathematics by participating in workshops and other activities designed to show how content may be taught, and through completing supporting modules of activities. This unit is available in both on-campus and residency modes of delivery.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Appreciate the role of manipulatives, games and technology in mathematics teaching/learning process.
- Discuss current issues in primary mathematics education and their implications for teaching and learning.
- Explain how mathematics learning progresses and the difficulties children may encounter.
- Monitor and evaluate their own mathematical knowledge.
- Recognise the importance of the understanding and use of mathematical language.
- Select and use strategies that will develop positive attitudes and promote learning in mathematics.
- Use curriculum documents and other supporting material to plan, implement and evaluate appropriate mathematical experiences.
Unit Content
- Effective strategies for the organisation of mathematical activities and the development of positive attitudes to mathematics.
- Self-evaluation and development of own mathematical knowledge.
- The influence of affective factors on mathematics teaching and learning.
- The likely progression of mathematical learning (with a particular focus on number development) and common difficulties experienced by children.
- The role of language in mathematics teaching and learning.
- The use of manipulatives, games and technology to support the development of mathematical concepts and to promote good number sense.
- Use of the curriculum documents and other supporting material to inform planning.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures and discussions, Seminars, Workshops, Self-directed learning, Classroom based learning and reflection (residency mode of delivery).
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| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 40% |
| Examination | Examination (on campus mode of delivery) | 60% |
Text References
- ^ Booker, G., Bond, D., Sparrow, L., & Swan, P. (2014). Teaching primary mathematics. (5th ed.). Melbourne, Australia: Pearson Education.
- ^ Bana, J., Marshall, L., & Swan, P. (2014). Maths handbook for teachers and parents. Greenwood, Australia: R.I.C. Publications.
- Bana, J., Marshall, L., & Swan, P. (2005). Maths terms and tables. Perth, Australia: Journey Australia & R.I.C. Publications.
- Jorgensen, R., & Dole, S. (2011). Teaching mathematics in primary schools. (2nd ed.). Crows Nest, Australia: Allen & Unwin.
- Department of Education WA. (2013). First steps in mathematics. Available from http://det.wa.edu.au/stepsresources/detcms/navigation/first-steps-mathematics/ ">http://det.wa.edu.au/stepsresources/detcms/navigation/first-steps-mathematics/">http://det.wa.edu.au/stepsresources/detcms/navigation/first-steps-mathematics/
- Sullivan, P. (2011). Teaching mathematics using research-informed strategies. Camberwell, Victoria: ACER.
- Siemon, D. (2011). Teaching mathematics: Foundations to middle years. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
Journal References
- The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom
- The Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. Mathematics Education Research Journal
- Edith Cowan University. Australian Journal of Teacher Education
Website References
^ 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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