Exploring Mathematics through Play

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 3001
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Course ID
200608
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Campus
Magill, Mawson Lakes, Whyalla, Mt Gambier, 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
Belinda Trewartha
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Course level
3
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
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to introduce pedagogical approaches appropriate for assisting young learners to engage in mathematical inquiry and learning, building on their current knowledge and ways they understand mathematical concepts in their everyday play-based activities.  

  • Thinking and working mathematically 
  • Multimodality of mathematical thinking 
  • Connections to Frameworks and Curriculum Documents 
  • Planning for and Analysing Learning
  • Spatial Sense
  • Rational Number Knowledge (early fractions, subitising)
  • Rational Number Knowledge cont. (counting, whole number magnitude)
  • Measurement Sense
  • Geometrical Thinking 
  • Pattern

Course learning outcomes

  • Plan for and implement learning experiences using the Early Years Learning Framework
  • Analyse how young children develop mathematical understanding through play, including multi-modal expressions in revealing children’s mathematical thinking and understandings
  • Analyse and utilise a wide range of resources, including the use of multi-modal tools and pedagogical documentation to support young children’s mathematical understandings
  • Demonstrate subject matter expertise in the effective teaching of numeracy, including building fluency, understanding, problem-solving, and reasoning

Availability

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 23025
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-10
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-10
8 Jun - 22 Jun Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-10
Class number
Class number 23026
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-10
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-10
8 Jun - 22 Jun Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-10
Class number
Class number 23027
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-10
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-10
8 Jun - 22 Jun Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-10

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 23028
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
20 Feb - 13 Mar Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
27 Mar - 10 Apr Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
12 Jun - 26 Jun Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
Class number
Class number 23029
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
20 Feb - 13 Mar Friday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
27 Mar - 10 Apr Friday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
12 Jun - 26 Jun Friday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
Class number
Class number 23030
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
19 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
26 Mar - 9 Apr Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
11 Jun - 25 Jun Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 23031
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
17 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-69
24 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-69
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-69

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 23032
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
19 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-34
26 Mar - 9 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-34
7 May - 28 May Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-34

Online

Class number
Class number 20214
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Census date Icon
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 53104
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 6
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 18 Aug Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-10
1 Sep - 15 Sep Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-10
13 Oct - 3 Nov Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-10
Class number
Class number 53105
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 19 Aug Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-10
2 Sep - 16 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-10
14 Oct - 4 Nov Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-10
Class number
Class number 52912
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 18 Aug Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-10
1 Sep - 15 Sep Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-10
13 Oct - 3 Nov Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-10

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 53106
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 15
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 17 Aug Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
31 Aug - 14 Sep Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
12 Oct - 2 Nov Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
Class number
Class number 53107
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 17 Aug Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
31 Aug - 14 Sep Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
12 Oct - 2 Nov Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 53108
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 18 Aug Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-67
1 Sep - 15 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-67
13 Oct - 3 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-67

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 53109
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 18 Aug Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-34
1 Sep - 15 Sep Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-34
13 Oct - 3 Nov Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-34

Online

Class number
Class number 50190
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 8
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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