Details for CRS334 Curriculum Studies – Mathematics: Part B

This subject builds on CRS224 Curriculum Studies – Mathematics Part A. It equips Teacher Education Students (TES) to teach in the four Mathematics subjects for Preliminary and HSC Mathematics across a number of Stage 6 courses through providing them with an opportunity to understand the various discourses that inform teachers’ knowledge and pedagogical practice and to critically engage with models of pedagogy associated with Stage 6 Mathematics Standard 1 and 2, Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics Extension 1 & 2 Syllabuses as developed by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) in line with the ACARA national curriculum. Assessing and reporting, with a focus on the identification of mis-constructs will be examined. Planning learning experiences and assessment strategies for students with special needs or circumstances will be addressed. Recent developments in mathematics across Australia with regard to ICT will also be covered along with the teaching of Mathematics in Christian and alternative schooling environments. 

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: CRS334
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

• CRS224 Curriculum Studies – Mathematics Part A 
• EDU103 Foundations in Christian Education
• EDU116 Introduction to Learning Theory
•  40 credit points

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. With reference to the current literature, demonstrate  knowledge of the pedagogy and content of selected ACARA Senior Mathematics curriculum and/or the Stage 6 suite of syllabuses by NESA for Mathematics.
2. Using the ACARA Senior Secondary Mathematics and the NESA Mathematics 11-12 (Stage 6) syllabuses, develop student-centred innovative and well-designed lesson sequences (concepts, substance and structure), tools, and skills; language, literacy and numeracy demands of the content including the general capabilities and cross curriculum priorities, and differentiates for the full range of student abilities, diverse backgrounds and in Christian and alternate school contexts.
3. Evaluate lesson sequences and curriculum materials using established pedagogical frameworks  that incorporate ICT such as  Understanding by Design, or equivalent Christian curriculum frameworks.
4. Design assessments and suitable for reporting to parents/carers and record-keeping.
5. Analyse student transcripts for teacher scaffolding and concept development;
6. Reflect upon a variety of assessment instruments using ‘best practice’ that demonstrate understanding of statistical information, assessment moderation and its application to judge student achievement through assessment of learning, for learning and in learning which could be used to reliably report to parents/carers and professionals.

Subject Content

1. Orientation & Foundations 
2. Discourses of Mathematics Education  
3. Pedagogical Models for Stage 6 Mathematics
4. Teaching Mathematics Standard 1 & 2 
5. Teaching Mathematics Advanced  
6. Teaching Mathematics Extension 1 & 2 
7. Assessing and Reporting in Stage 6 Mathematics 
8. Planning for Diversity and Inclusion 
9. ICT in Stage 6 Mathematics
10. Numeracy Across Pathways & Vocational Links 
11. Designing Learning Experiences & Assessment Strategies 
12. Week 12 – Teacher Philosophy & Professional Practice in Mathematics 

This course may be offered in the following formats

• E-learning (online/asynchronous) 
• E-learning (online/synchronous)

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

1. Literature Review (30%)
2. Recorded Teaching Demonstration & Reflection (30%)
3. Professional e-portfolio (40%)

Prescribed Text

No prescribed texts applicable.