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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 provides an introduction to the teaching and learning of lower secondary school mathematics. The fundamentals of learning theory will be practically applied to the specific teaching of mathematics. Activities for promoting classroom participation will be introduced, and students will have opportunity to plan a variety of mathematics lessons, assessments and activities consistent with the scope and sequence of the Australian Curriculum. Pedagogy will encourage the development of an appreciation of mathematics as a useful and creatively interesting area of study by regularly incorporating mathematical investigation into classroom learning, and by focusing on developing mathematical literacy. Useful teaching resources and tools will be demonstrated and their classroom application explored. The mathematical content covered will include the Australian Curriculum strands Number and Algebra, Statistics and Probability, and Measurement and Geometry; and the former WA Curriculum Framework clusters will be used as a resource. Years 7 to 10 will be the focus, but some reference will also be made to important mathematical concepts established in the preceding primary years.
Unit was previously coded MSE2101, MSE3101
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures (For most lectures, an on-line version will be made available in the case of the residency pathway), Workshops, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Working mathematically: group presentation with individual component (on-campus pathway) or individual report (residency pathway) | 60% |
| Case Study | Individual project on student learning of algebra | 40% |
^ Mandatory reference
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.
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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 provides an introduction to the teaching and learning of lower secondary school mathematics. The fundamentals of learning theory will be practically applied to the specific teaching of mathematics. Activities for promoting participation will be introduced, and students will have the opportunity to plan a variety of mathematics lessons, assessments and activities consistent with the scope and sequence of the Australian Curriculum (AC). Pedagogy will encourage the development of an appreciation of mathematics as a useful and creatively interesting area of study, by regularly incorporating mathematical investigation into classroom learning, and by focusing on developing mathematical literacy. Useful teaching resources and tools will be demonstrated and their classroom applications explored. The mathematical content covered will include the AC strands Number and Algebra, Statistics and Probability and Measurement and Geometry, with consistent coverage of the AC proficiency strands also. Years 7 to 10 will be the focus, but some reference will also be made to important mathematical concepts established in the preceding primary years.
Unit was previously coded MSE2101, MSE3101
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, Workshops, 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 | Working mathematically task and mini-demonstration of teaching | 60% |
| Assignment | Individual project on student learning of algebra | 40% |
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.
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