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Foundations of Mathematics Teaching (EDUC90426)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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This subject provides an introduction to the teaching of Years 7-9 mathematics in Victorian schools. Teacher Candidates will develop pedagogical content knowledge of the mathematics content strands in the Victorian Curriculum.
Teacher Candidates will consider the Victorian Curriculum, lesson planning, effective use of resources (e.g. textbooks, technology), assessment and the provision of a balanced curriculum incorporating the four proficiencies of Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning.
Teacher Candidates will consider important pedagogical issues such as: questioning, selection of good examples, representations and models of mathematical ideas to widen their understanding of what good mathematics teaching should be at years 7-9.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject Teacher Candidates should be able to:
- demonstrate understanding of school students’ learning in years 7-9 mathematics
- demonstrate knowledge of the Victorian years 7-9 mathematics curriculum
- demonstrate the ability to plan effective mathematics lessons incorporating good teacher questions and appropriate examples, explanations and tasks
- critically analyse teaching resources
- demonstrate a knowledge of how to assess mathematical understanding
Generic skills
This subject will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Clinical reasoning and thinking
- Problem solving
- Evidence based decision making
- Creativity and innovation
- Teamwork and professional collaboration
- Learning to learn and metacognition
- Responsiveness to a changing knowledge base
- Reflection for continuous improvement
- Linking theory and practice
- Inquiry and research
- Active and participatory citizenship.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
A pass in a mathematics subject at Year 12
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90457 | Learning Area Mathematics 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90458 | Learning Area Mathematics 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90459 | Learning Area Mathematics (Additional) 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90460 | Learning Area Mathematics (Additional) 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
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Report on teaching and learning of a topic (2500 words) due mid-semester (50%)
- A written assignment on diagnosis and remediation of school students’ mathematical misconceptions (2500 words) due end of semester (50%)
Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Winter Term
Principal coordinator Lynda Ball Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours: 12 one hour lectures and 12 two hour workshops Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 June 2017 to 7 July 2017 Last self-enrol date 28 June 2017 Census date 7 July 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 July 2017 Assessment period ends 4 August 2017 Winter Term contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
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There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Teaching (Secondary) Course Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Last updated: 10 February 2024