Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Co convenor
Susan Busatto
Convenor
Michael Cavanagh
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
((12cp at 100 level or above) including EDUC105 or EDUC106) or (admission to BEd(Prim) or BEd(Sec)
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is designed for intending primary teachers and intending secondary Mathematics teachers. It focuses on the factors affecting school students' learning of Mathematics. Three major themes are addressed: the meaning of selected basic concepts; how students learn these basic concepts; and how teaching can influence student learning. There is a common lecture strand which examines current research perspectives on learning and teaching Mathematics in schools, and separate tutorial classes for intending primary and secondary teachers. The Session 3 offering is only available to intending primary teachers.
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Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Contribution to online learnin | 15% | No | weekly |
Quiz 1 | 10% | No | Week 2 workshop |
Quiz 2 | 15% | No | Week 4 workshop |
Numeracy Interview Report | 30% | No | December 29, 2017 |
examination | 30% | No | TBA |
Due: weekly
Weighting: 15%
You are required to post to an online discussion forum where you can read and react to the posts of a group of your fellow students. The purpose of these online tasks is to ensure you maintain regular engagement with the unit content in order to enhance your understanding of the key ideas presented and your capacity to achieve the learning outcomes.
Due: Week 2 workshop
Weighting: 10%
Quiz 1 covers the content of module 1 and is completed during OCD 2. There will be 10 multiple choice questions and you will have 15 minutes to complete it. CLOSED BOOK.
Due: Week 4 workshop
Weighting: 15%
Quiz 2 covers the content of module 2 and 3 and is completed during OCD 4. There will be 15 multiple choice questions and you will have 20 minutes to complete it. CLOSED BOOK.
Due: December 29, 2017
Weighting: 30%
This assignment is designed to develop your ability to interpret the development of children’s mathematical understanding and for you to produce a thoughtful and considered interpretation of one child’s grasp of some basic numeracy concepts and skills
Due: TBA
Weighting: 30%
The exam will cover content from the 5 modules. CLOSED BOOK
The unit will be delivered over 5 On Campus Days. You are expected to listen to on-line lectures, engage in classroom discussions and activities, complete readings and work as described in the Unit Outline and on iLearn.
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Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
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