Course overview
The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the goals, purposes and strategies for teaching mathematics in the primary years of schooling and build students capacity to plan, resource and teach conceptually developmental mathematical learning experiences. Students will examine the nature of specialised content knowledge for teaching mathematics, and pedagogical practices appropriate for primary mathematics. This course focuses on planning mathematical learning experiences with a clear emphasis on learning intentions, success criteria and formative assessment.
- Module 1
- Module 2
- Module 3
Course learning outcomes
- Unpack mathematics curriculum content descriptors by identifying key mathematical concepts, relevant terminology, and creating aligned learning intentions with appropriate success criteria
- Plan learning experiences and sequences that align with relevant curriculum framework
- Select, critique and apply strategies for teaching mathematics in the primary years such as explicit teaching, modelling and scaffolding practices
- Select, evaluate, and use a range of resources to engage students in learning mathematics
- Plan and sequence content and tasks so that they become increasingly challenging and incorporate spacing and retrieval practice
Availability
Class details
Magill
Group 1
Class number 24946
Section TU06
Size 27
Available 18
Notes:
Class number 26131
Section TU02
Size 27
Available 14
Notes:
Class number 26134
Section TU05
Size 27
Available 12
Notes:
Mawson Lakes
Group 1
Class number 22900
Section TU02
Size 27
Available 21
Notes:
Class number 24949
Section TU07
Size 27
Available 24
Notes:
Class number 26136
Section TU03
Size 27
Available 19
Notes:
Class number 26138
Section TU05
Size 27
Available 21
Notes:
Mt Gambier
Group 1
Class number 26139
Section TU01
Size 20
Available 19
Online
Group 1
Class number 20259
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 3
Class details
Online
Group 1
Class number 50235
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 0
Class number 60424
Section 02OL
Size 30
Available 1
Magill
Group 1
Class number 56047
Section TU01
Size 27
Available 3
Class number 60417
Section TU02
Size 27
Available 0
Class number 60418
Section TU03
Size 27
Available 3
Mawson Lakes
Group 1
Class number 56048
Section TU01
Size 27
Available 0
Class number 60419
Section TU02
Size 27
Available 11
Class number 60420
Section TU03
Size 27
Available 12
Mt Gambier
Group 1
Class number 56049
Section TU01
Size 20
Available 12
Whyalla
Group 1
Class number 56050
Section TU01
Size 20
Available 14
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