Developing Number Sense

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 2011
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Course ID
201430
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Campus
Magill, Mawson Lakes, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Helen Booth
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The aim of the course is to develop the mathematical skills and knowledge for teaching mathematics in the primary years of schooling, with a focus on number and developing number sense. This course will focus on developing subject-matter knowledge relevant for Primary mathematics, focusing on mathematical concepts, identifying facts, rules, and relationships in and between these concepts. The content in this course is drawn from the 'Number' content strand of the Australian Curriculum.

Course learning outcomes

  • Select and apply a range of mathematical representations and strategies to solve problems, with a focus on number
  • Demonstrate appropriate use of a range of tools, including digital technologies, to enable, enhance and extend mathematical understanding in number
  • Communicate mathematical thinking and reasoning in spoken, written and visual modes
  • Reflect on and enhance their own mathematical development

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 56083
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 21 Aug Friday 11:10am - 2pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13
4 Sep - 18 Sep Friday 11:10am - 2pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13
16 Oct - 6 Nov Friday 11:10am - 2pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 56084
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 17 Aug Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-49
31 Aug - 14 Sep Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-49
12 Oct - 2 Nov Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-49

Online

Class number
Class number 50197
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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