Assessment Presentation and Submission Guidelines

Please follow these guidelines when you submit each assignment:

• Allow a left and right-hand margin of at least 2cm in all assignments.
• Please type all assignments using 12-point font and 1.5 spacing.
• All assessments must be submitted through Turnitin in .doc or .pdf format
• It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all assessments are successfully submitted through Turnitin.
• Faculty assignment cover sheets are NOT required.

Draft Submissions & Turnitin Originality Reports

• Students may use Turnitin’s Originality Report as a learning tool to improve their academic writing if this option is made available in the unit.
• Students are strongly encouraged to upload a draft copy of each assessment to Turnitin at least one week prior to the due date to obtain an Originality Report.
• The Originality Report provides students with a similarity index that may indicate if plagiarism has occurred. Students will be able to make amendments to their drafts prior to their final submission on the due date.
• Generally, one Originality Report is generated every 24 hours up to the due date.

Please note:

• Students should regularly save a copy of all assignments before submission,
• Students are responsible for checking that their submission has been successful and has been submitted by the due date and time.

Assignment extensions and late penalties

• In general, there should be no need for extensions except through illness or misadventure that would be categorised as serious and unavoidable disruption according to the University definition of same, see:https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration

• Applications for extensions must be made via AskMQ according to the Special Consideration policy. Extensions can only be granted if they meet the Special Considerations policy and are submitted via https://ask.mq.edu.au/. This will ensure consistency in the consideration of such requests is maintained.

• Late submissions without extension will receive a penalty of 5% reduction of the total possible mark for each day late (including weekends and public holidays). You are reminded that submitting even just 1 day late could be the difference between passing and failing a unit. Late penalties are applied by unit convenors or their delegates after tasks are assessed.

• No assessable work will be accepted after the return/release of marked work on the same topic. If a student is still permitted to submit on the basis of unavoidable disruption, an alternative topic may be set.

• Students should keep an electronic file of all assessments. Claims regarding "lost" assessments cannot be made if the file cannot be produced. It is also advisable to keep an electronic file of all drafts and the final submission on a USB untouched/unopened after submission. This can be used to demonstrate easily that the assessment has not been amended after the submission date.

Requesting a re-assessment of an assignment

If you have evidence that your task has been incorrectly assessed against the grade descriptors you can request a re-mark. To request a re-mark you need to contact the unit convenor within 7 days of the date of return of the assignment and provide a detailed assessment of your script against the task criteria. Evidence from your assignment must be provided to support your judgements.

Note: Failed assessments cannot be re-marked as they are all double-marked as a part of the moderation process.

Please note: The outcome of a re-mark may be a higher/lower or unchanged grade. Grades are standards referenced and effort is NOT a criterion.

University policy on grading

Criteria for awarding grades for assessment tasks

Assignments will be awarded grades ranging from HD to F according to guidelines set out in the University's Grading Policy. The following descriptive criteria are included for your information.

Descriptive Criteria for awarding grades in the unit

In order to meet the unit outcomes and successfully pass this unit, students must make a genuine attempt at all assessment tasks. Where any submitted assessment task is considered to be unsatisfactory in this regard, the highest possible final grade that can be awarded for the unit will be 45.

Students will be awarded grades ranging from HD to F according to guidelines set out in the policy: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment-in-effect-from-session-2-2016

The following generic grade descriptors provide university-wide standards for awarding final grades.

Withdrawing from this UG Unit

If you are considering withdrawing from this unit, please seek academic advice via https://ask.mq.edu.au before doing so as this unit may be a co-requisite or prerequisite for units in the following sessions and may impact on your progression through the degree.

Results

Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.

Students should prepare for each lecture and tutorial by completing the readings. Readings are listed for each week and you are required to complete these and to bring / access the resources listed.

• Textbook readings (Required Readings) are necessary for each week;
• Students should also acquaint themselves with the listed syllabus content; and
• Other readings (Recommended Readings) are suggested for those who wish to further extend their knowledge and skills in both primary Mathematics and English; they are not required reading.

MATHEMATICS

Required text

Siemon, D., Beswick, K., Brady, K., Clark, J., Faragher,  R.,  &  Warren,  E. (2015). Teaching mathematics: Foundations to middle  years. (2nd  ed.) South Melbourne: Victoria Oxford University Press.

Recommended Texts and Readings

Bobis, J., Mulligan, J. T., & Lowrie, T. (2013). Mathematics for children (4e). Sydney: Pearson Education.

Clarke, D. (2006). Fractions as division: The forgotten notion? Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 11(3), 4-10.

Gould. P. (2005). Really broken numbers. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 10(3), 4-10.

NSW Department of Education and Training (2002). Developing efficient numeracy strategies. Stage One. Ryde: NSW Department of Education and Training Curriculum Directorate.

NSW Department of Education and Training (2003). Developing efficient numeracy strategies. Stage Two. Ryde: NSW Department of Education and Training Curriculum Directorate.

NSW Department of Education & Training (2003). Fractions: Pikelets and lamingtons. Ryde. NSW DET Curriculum Directorate.

NSW Department of Education and Training (2003). Teaching measurement: Early Stage 1 and Stage 1; Stages 2 and 3. Ryde: NSW Department of Education and Training Professional Support and Curriculum Directorate.

O’Brien, H. & Purcell, G. (2013). (4^th ed.) Primary maths handbook. South Melbourne: Oxford.

Reys, R., Lindquist, M. M., Lambdin, D. V. & Smith, N. L. (2012). Helping children learn mathematics. (1^st Australian ed. Milton) Qld: John Wiley & Sons Australia.

Sullivan, P., Clarke, D., & Clarke, B. (2012). Teaching with tasks for effective mathematics learning. New York: Springer-Verlag, NY Inc.

Wright, R., Ellemor-Collins, D. & Tabor, P.D. (2012). Developing number knowledge. London: Sage Publications.

Wright, R., Stanger, G., Stafford, A. K., & Martland, J. (2014). Teaching number in the classroom with 4-8 year olds (2nd ed.) London: Sage Publications.

Syllabus documents and support materials

Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA]. (2012). Australian Curriculum: Mathematics. http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Mathematics/Rationale

Board of Studies NSW (2012). Mathematics K-10 Syllabus). Sydney: Board of Studies NSW http://syllabus.bos.nsw.edu.au/mathematics/mathematics-k10/

The Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards NSW (BOSTES) http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au

Program Builder  https://pb.bos.nsw.edu.au/

Literacy and numeracy strategy 2017-2020 http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/about-the-department/our-reforms/literacy-and-numeracy-strategy  NSW Department of Education (Curriculum) https://education.nsw.gov.au/curriculum/mathematics

Useful links at this site

Early Stage 1 to Stage 3

Programming in Early Stage 1 to Stage 3

Resources in Early Stage 1 to Stage 3

This link includes pdfs of:

• Developing efficient numeracy strategies (DENS) Stage 1
• Fractions, Pikelets and Lamingtons
• Talking about Patterns and Algebra Early Stage 1 to Stage 3
• Teaching Measurement Early Stage 1 and Stage 1
• Teaching Measurement Stage 2 and Stage 3
• Teaching about Angles Stage 2

Click on the Stage 2 tab to find pdfs of:

• Developing efficient numeracy strategies Stage 2: counting by ones
• Developing efficient numeracy strategies Stage 2: forming groups
• Developing efficient numeracy strategies Stage 2: coordinating groups

Professional learning in Early Stage 1 to Stage 3

This link includes pdfs and further links to:

• Programming for quality teaching and lassessing
• Mathematics building blocks for numeracy (TEN, CMIT, TOWN)
• The development of graph understanding in the mathematics curriculum

SMART teaching strategies Numeracy includes resources to assist development in the areas of number and algebra, measurement and geometry, and statistics and probability.

Best Start https://education.nsw.gov.au/curriculum/literacy-and-numeracy/best-start

Journals

Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom

Teaching Children Mathematics

Mathematical Association of NSW. PAMphlets series. Ryde: Primary Association for Mathematics

For all KLA resources:

• Top Drawer Teachers sitehttp://topdrawer.aamt.edu.au
• Scootle provides web based resources and learning objects for school use across all KLAs. Students should be familiar with this content and incorporate it in their practice. MQ students have access to these resources. Students will need to register using the following URL: https://www.scootle.edu.au/ec/p/home

You will need to use their University email address as their username.

This link will remain the same moving forward, and won’t change from year to year.

ENGLISH

Required text

BOSTES (2016). Grammar: A guide for teachers. Sydney: BOSTES.

BOSTES (2015). Phonics: A guide for teachers. Sydney: BOSTES.

BOSTES (2010). Dictionary of classroom strategies K – 6. Sydney: BOSTES.

Weekly assigned readings will be available from the Macquarie University library catalogue.

Recommended Texts

Cox, R. (2012). Primary English Teaching. Moorabbin, Victoria: PETAA.

Emmitt, M., Zbaracki, M., Komesaroff, L., & Pollard, J. (2015). Language and Learning: An Introduction for Teaching (6^th ed.). South Melbourne, Victoria: Oxford University Press

Flint, A.S., Kitson, L., Lowe, K., & Shaw, K. (2014). Literacy in Australia: Pedagogies for Engagement. Milton, Queensland: John Wiley & Sons.

Johnston,  J.   (2013).  (Ed.).   Contemporary   Issues  in   Australian   Literacy   Teaching. Tarragindi, Queensland: Primrose Hall Publishing Group.

McLachlan, C., Fleer, M., & Edwards, S. (2013). Early Childhood Curriculum: Planning, Assessment and Implementation (2^nd Ed.). Port Melbourne, Victoria: Cambridge University Press.

Syllabus documents and support materials

Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA]. (2011). Australian Curriculum: English http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/English/Rationale

Board of Studies, NSW (2012). English K-10 Syllabus Volume 1: English K-6 http://syllabus.bos.nsw.edu.au/english/

Additional Support Materials, Board of Studies, NSW (2013).

• Suggested Texts for the English K-10 Syllabus. (pp. 1-85) NSW: Board of Studies.
• Overview of grammar and punctuation for K-6
• Overview of phonological and graphological processing skills for K – 6

http://syllabus.bostes.nsw.edu.au/support-materials/additional-support-materials/

English for the Australian Curriculum Units of work supported by digital resources and interactive worksheets http://e4ac.edu.au/primary/

Relevant websites

Australian Government Literacy and Numeracy week website http://www.literacyandnumeracy.gov.au/

NSW Department of Education – English Curriculum https://education.nsw.gov.au/curriculum/english

PETAA: Primary English Teaching Association Australia http://www.petaa.edu.au

English Textual Concepts http://englishtextualconcepts.nsw.edu.au/

General reference list (Mathematics and English)

Burden, P.R., & Byrd, D.M. (2012). Methods for effective teaching: Meeting the needs of all students.

Grigg, R. (2010). Becoming an outstanding primary school teacher. Harlow. Pearson Education Ltd.

Groundwater, S., Ewing, R. & Le Cornu, R. (2011). Teaching: Challenges and dilemmas 4e. Southbank: Thomson.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIT iLEARN SITE

This unit has a full web presence through iLearn.  Students will need regular access to a computer and the Internet to complete this unit.

Weekly access to iLearn is compulsory for all students. Important assessment information will be posted here, as will other relevant unit notices and materials, including a reading template and guide to lecture note taking to assist your studies.

Various activities and materials for discussion and critical reflection are included and external students especially are encouraged to use this web component. Electronic links and suggested references will be included in the Resources section. Please check the iLearn unit regularly.

Lectures

Weekly lectures are available on the web through the ECHO360 lecture component. You must listen to all lectures if you do not attend these ‘live’.

PowerPoint slides are available in iLearn in advance of the weekly lecture and/or are available in the Active Learning Tool.

Access and technical assistance

Information for students about access to the online component of this unit is available at ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/. You will need to enter your student username and password.

Please do NOT contact the Unit Convenor regarding iLearn technical help.

No extensions will be given for any technical issues. Allow enough time for your submissions.

Assistance is available from IT Helpdesk ph: 1800 67 4357, or log a request at help.mq.edu.au. OneHelp is the online IT support service for both students and staff.

This unit requires students to use several ICT and software skills:

• Internet access: The iLearn site contains materials for this unit; it is also required for the online submission of all Assessment Tasks, and for the use of Turnitin submission for ALL tasks. 
• Word processing, visual representations, and document formatting: You are required to use an appropriate form of software to present your assignments.
• Uploading of assessment tasks to iLearn.

Other useful information about how the teaching is structured. Suggested wording below. Please amend for your unit.

Structure

The unit comprises a one-hour lecture and a two-hour tutorial. In the tutorial students will discuss issues and questions arising from the lectures and prescribed readings. They are expected to base their arguments/discussions on evidence from published research and other relevant material. Attendance at all tutorials is expected.  Lectures will also be available through Echo in iLearn from the following website link: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au

Students are required to participate in small group activities, whole class discussion, to read the weekly material in advance, and to complete brief tasks either as individuals or in pairs. The weekly program for the course with the accompanying readings/ preparation is available on the following pages or on the unit ILearn site.

SESSION 1 starts in the week beginning February 25, 2019.  LECTURES AND TUTORIAL BEGIN IN WEEK 1

Lectures 1 – 6 (Mathematics) will be delivered by Susan Busatto, and

Lectures 7, 8*, 11, 12, 13 (English) will be delivered by Dr Wanda Snitch.

*THERE ARE NO LIVE LECTURES OR IN-CLASS TUTORIALS IN WEEKS 8, 9, 10.

*THERE WILL BE AN ONLINE LECTURE FOR WEEK 8, AND TUTORIAL WORK WILL BE SET FOR WEEK 8 FOR YOUR COMPLETION.

The weekly lecture will occur on Tuesdays, from 9-10am in 23 Wallys Walk - T1 Theatre. Echo360 recording of the lecture will be available on iLearn

MATHEMATICS

The broad areas to be addressed are:

Week 1: Introduction to EDTE251 and Working Mathematically

Week 2: Working Mathematically through Number and Algebra

Week 3: Working Mathematically through Measurement and Geometry

Week 4: Working Mathematically through Fractions and Decimals

Week 5: Working Mathematically through Patterns and Algebra

Week 6: Working Mathematically through Statistics and Probability

ENGLISH

Week 7: English K-6 Syllabus overview; Speaking and Listening Part 1

Week 8: Speaking and listening Part 2; planning lessons (delivered online)

Week 11: Reading and viewing Part 1

Week 12: Reading and viewing Part 2; linking with writing

Week 13: Writing and representing