Learning Area: Mathematics 3

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

485-202 Learning Area: Mathematics 2 or 485-204 Learning Area: Mathematics 2 (Adv)

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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This subject surveys the numeracy programs used in primary schools. Students will learn to identify the normal stages through which children pass in the development of additive and multiplicative thinking and to design appropriate teaching for each stage. The demands of mathematical notation and the characteristics of mathematics language is examined, along with strategies and resources for teaching those for whom English is a second language. Students will examine the teaching of skills for the conduct of mathematical investigations and real world problem solving.

A 2-hour examination and written tasks equivalent in total to 2000 words.

Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory completion of weekly tasks.

Prescribed Texts:

A subject reader is available.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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