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Mathematics: Improving Learning (EDUC90948)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject is concerned with improving the learning outcomes for students in primary and secondary schools in selected mathematical topics. Diagnostic assessments and common student misconceptions will be discussed. Pedagogical content knowledge and teaching strategies will be considered, drawing on a range of resources. Effective practices for differentiating instruction which meets the requirement to challenge and extend all students will be examined.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Use evidence-based research to inform pedagogical strategies;
- Demonstrate knowledge of student thinking for some central topics in school mathematics; and
- Critically analyse theoretical and practical knowledge to inform differentiated instruction.
Generic skills
- Critical thinking and reasoning; Problem solving; Communication; Evidence based decision making; Creativity and innovation; Teamwork and professional collaboration; Self-reflection, career awareness and lifelong learning; Active and participatory citizenship.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
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
- Report (2500 words), due mid semester (50%)
- Literature Review (2500 words), due end of semester (50%)
Hurdle requirements:
- Minimum 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Wee Tiong Seah Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 10 February 2024