PD1210:03
Mathematics for Primary and Early Childhood Teachers
Townsville
Inadmissable Subject Combination: PD2210
26 lectures, 13 hours workshops. Second semester and RATEP mode only.
Available to students who have not completed successfully Year 12 Mathematics.
Staff: Dr I Putt.
Students investigate mathematical topics which form relevant background for primary education. These include mathematical systems, the real number system, elementary number theory, chance and data, informal geometry, measurement, pre-algebra and the use of technology in the classroom.
Learning Objectives:
- construct a sound conceptual and procedural knowledge of the mathematics currently taught in primary schools;
- develop confidence in the students’ ability to apply that knowledge in a primary school classroom.
Assessment by folio of activities (40%); one three-hour examination (60%).
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