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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.
This unit is designed to equip student teachers with the necessary skills to become confident teachers of algebraic ideas in the transition years. As well as building an understanding of the primary to secondary education transition, students will build competence in the fundamental concepts that need to be established by younger students before they may successfully embark on learning pronumeric algebra. Student teachers will also examine some ways to develop algebraic understanding for students in their early secondary years.
Unit was previously coded MPE4262, MPE4263
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Blackboard documents and materials, Collaborative group work and discussion, Professional reading, Independent study, Use of multi-media technology.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Upper primary pre-algebra task and reflection | 50% |
| Report | Transition algebra learning plan or report on the misconceptions | 50% |
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.
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:
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.
MPE5263|2|1
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.
This unit is designed to equip student teachers with the necessary skills to become confident teachers of algebraic ideas in the transition years. As well as building an understanding of the primary to secondary education transition, students will build competence in the fundamental concepts that need to be established by younger students before they may successfully embark on learning pronumeric algebra. Student teachers will also examine some ways to develop algebraic understanding for students in their early secondary years.
Unit was previously coded MPE4262, MPE4263
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Blackboard documents and materials, Collaborative group work and discussion, Professional reading, Independent study, Use of multi-media technology.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Upper primary pre-algebra task and reflection | 50% |
| Report | Transition algebra learning plan or report on the misconceptions | 50% |
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.
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:
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.
MPE5263|2|2