Details for EDU519 Mathematics and Numeracy (Years 3-6)

The foundation for development of strong mathematical knowledge and core skills in mathematics is laid down in primary education. Current Australian education strategies focus on quality teaching, informed by the best available evidence, to help students develop their number sense from the early years of schooling. 

This unit equips students with essential content knowledge and skills across the curriculum including an overview of the syllabus structure for Stages 2 and 3 in Mathematics across the 3 areas of number and algebra, measurement and space, and statistics and probability. This unit prepares students for primary mathematics teaching, allowing them to demonstrate their understanding of the critical importance of numeracy to learning including working mathematically. Students will also learn and refine teaching strategies to create developmental learning sequences relevant to the curriculum strands. Throughout the course, students will engage in practical workshops, collaborative group activities, and reflective exercises to reinforce their learning and apply theoretical concepts to real-world teaching scenarios. Christian worldview and perspectives are also integrated in this unit. 

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: EDU519
• Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Prerequisite

 

The following subject are prerequisites:

• EDU407 Foundations of Christian Education  
• EDU408 Teaching and Learning Evidence and Practice 
  

These subjects can also be corequisites.

 

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts, substance and structure of the content, assessment, teaching strategies of the teaching and assessment of mathematics. 
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet specific learning needs across the full range of abilities, taking into account the impact of culture and linguistic backgrounds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners, and for planning and preparing outcomes-based mathematics programs for years 3–6. 
3. Demonstrate an understanding of numeracy teaching and assessment strategies, and their application in teaching mathematics to provide students with opportunities to build on their existing mathematical understandings and numeracy, including strategies that address priority areas. 
4. Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources including ICT to engage students in their learning. 
5. Apply an understanding of working with data and basic statistical literacy including planning, gathering and applying data to solve problems in an effective learning and teaching sequence for the purposes of keeping accurate and reliable records of student achievement and modifying teaching practices. 

Subject Content

1. Introduction to Mathematics 3-6 Education 
   • Course Overview 
   • Educational Strategies in Mathematics 
2. Syllabus Structure and Curriculum Overview 
   • Stages 2 and 3 Mathematics 
   • Curriculum Integration 
3. Number and Algebra 
   • Understanding Number Sense 
   • Algebraic Thinking 
4. Measurement and Space 
   • Measurement Concepts 
   • Spatial Awareness 
5. Statistics and Probability 
   • Introduction to Statistics 
   • Fundamentals of Probability 
6. Working Mathematically 
   • Mathematical Processes 
   • Assessment Techniques 
7. Developing Learning Sequences 
   • Curriculum Strands and Learning Sequences 
   • Practical Application 
8. Teaching Strategies for Measurement and Space 
   • Effective Teaching Techniques 
   • Classroom Management 
9. Teaching Strategies for Statistics and Probability 
   • Engaging Students with Data 
   • Probability in Practice 
10. Numeracy Across the Curriculum 
    • Integrating Numeracy 
    • Importance of Numeracy 
11. Reflective Practice and Professional Development 
    • Reflective Teaching 
    • Collaborative Learning 
12. Looking at Resources 3-6 

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. Blog (20%)
2. Integrated Unit of Work Including a Sequence of Lessons  (50%)
3. Integrated Project: Assessment Design and Analysis (30%)

Prescribed Text

• Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. (ACARA). (n.d.). Mathematics. https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/mathematics/ 
• Boaler, J. (2016). Mathematical mindsets: Unleashing students’ potential through creative math, inspiring messages and innovative teaching. Jossey-Bass. 
• Goos, M., Geiger, V., & Dole, S. (2014). Numeracy across the curriculum. Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers. 
• New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA).(n.d.). Mathematics in Kindergarten to Year 10. https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/mathematics. 
• Reys, R., Lindquist, M. M., Lambdin, D. V., & Smith, N. L. (2014). Helping children learn mathematics. John Wiley & Sons. 
• Siemon, D., Beswick, K., Brady, K., Clark, J., Faragher, R., & Warren, E. (Eds.). (2015). Teaching mathematics: Foundations to middle years. Oxford University Press.