Numeracy: Life, School and Work (EDUC90687)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject provides an introduction to all the major themes of the course and to major DEECD initiatives and resources. The subject begins with the definition, roles and functions of numeracy. Evidence will be presented to demonstrate the importance of high level of numeracy to students for success at school, for future learning, and for full participation in the community and in the economy of the future. The way in which the use of complex technology requires higher cognitive skills will be exemplified. Participants will also examine: the roles of capacity, confidence and disposition in being numerate; Australian students’ performance in numeracy and mathematics in national and international assessments; government initiatives around numeracy; major assessment tools and their interpretation; the numeracy-related roles and needs of all teachers, the numeracy needs of interdisciplinary content areas.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject students will be able to:
- Explain the need for numeracy in modern society
- Describe achievement in numeracy from various perspectives
- Identify features of a curriculum to promote numeracy
- Link the above to policy and teaching practice.
Generic skills
This subject aims to build skills in:
- Analysing teaching practice and curriculum documents from theoretical and practical perspectives
- Taking an national and international perspective on local situations
- Being articulate and precise about numeracy goals, elements and achievements.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
To complete the assessments, students are required to have access to a school and in particular to curriculum documents.
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
- Cross curriculum audit of numeracy demands upon students (Mid semester, 2000 words, 40%)
- Report on school’s numeracy needs (End semester, 3000 words, 60%)
This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator Caroline Bardini Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 6 February 2017 Teaching period 18 February 2017 to 13 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 8 February 2017 Census date 3 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 28 April 2017 Assessment period ends 10 June 2017 February contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Pre-teaching period:
During the pre-teaching period, students will be required to complete reading that will be provided via LMS.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Education Course Master of Education Course Master of Numeracy
Last updated: 10 February 2024