James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

ED3214 - Mathematics Secondary Curriculum 1

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

This subject introduces students to the field of mathematics education. The subject will include investigation of the rationale for the Maths curriculum area, the nature and design of the Australian Curriculum. The subject will develop discipline specific lesson and unit planning, assessment and teaching strategies appropriate for Years 7-10. Topics include: the nature of mathematics and mathematical thinking, influences on school mathematics including syllabus developments, developing and maintaining a classroom for learning mathematics, planning mathematics lessons, selecting and developing classroom resources and assessment practices in mathematics.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:ED2488 and minimum of 12 credit points of MA subjects
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
ED5225

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator: Dr Jo Balatti
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:presentations (20%); two teaching demonstrations (30%); conference presentation (20%); written task: reflections on tutoring a student (30%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.