Exploring Mathematics through Play

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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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
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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
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

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

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A