Learning Area: Mathematics 3

Subject EDUC30012 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

3 (Undergraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

Parkville, on-campus.

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Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: A total of 36 hours
Total Time Commitment: Not available

Prerequisites:

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

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

 CoordinatorMs Helen Norbury ContactEducation Student Centre 

Subject Overview:	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.
Objectives:	Information not available
Assessment:	A 2-hour examination and written tasks equivalent in total to 2000 words. Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory completion of weekly tasks.
Prescribed Texts:	Prescribed Texts: A subject reader is available.
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	Information Not Available
Related Course(s):	Bachelor of Education (Primary)

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