Details for CRS209 Primary Mathematics 2

This subject builds on CRS208 Primary Mathematics 1, with a focus on the classroom and how learners engage with
mathematics. It further develops the Teacher Education Student’s (TES) ability to plan, teach and assess learners in a
variety of contexts. It will investigate innovative ways in which programs can be developed to integrate numeracy
across the curriculum. Assessing and reporting, with a focus on the identification of misconstructs will be explored.
Recent developments in mathematics in relation to ICT, national testing, NSW NESA Mathematics K-10 syllabus and
ACARA Mathematics F-10 curriculum will also be explained. Planning learning experiences and differentiation using
technology and innovative practices will also be addressed.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: CRS209
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following is a prerequisite:

• EDU103 Foundations of Christian Education

The following is a co-requisite:

• CRS208—Primary Mathematics 1

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Critically examine and review approaches based on current research and resources including assessment and reporting, ICT integration, curriculum development and teaching from a Christian or alternate perspective in mathematics;
2. Using the NSW NESA Mathematics K-10 syllabus or ACARA Mathematics F-10 curriculum develop a multimedia resource for presentation to teachers reflecting content knowledge, current issues in mathematics education and student learning;
3. Develop curriculum materials, lesson plans, and assessment items from Early Stage 1 to Stage 3, based on the relevant mathematics syllabus within a theoretical and practical framework;
4. Analyse and use the relevant curriculum to meet the learning needs of all students through an authentic and engaging teaching and learning program, designed and delivered from a Christian or alternate worldview perspective.

Subject Content

1. The relationship between ACARA Mathematics F-10 curriculum and NSW NESA Mathematics K-10
   (Stages 1-3)
2. Numeracy and mathematics across the curriculum
3. Innovating practices
4. Communicating Mathematics
5. Scaffolding conceptual development, engagement, building understanding through questioning
   (open and closed), levels of questions, fostering creative and higher order thinking, problem
   solving strategies, concrete materials with Mathematics K-10 Syllabus
6. National Testing and identifying common misconceptions
7. Designing, evaluating and using multiple assessment tools, documenting results against outcomes. Creating learning experiences based on diagnosis, monitoring and recording progress
8. Organisation for learning and integration of ICT
9. Learning enrichment and differentiation experiences for teaching mathematics

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (intensive)
• eLearning (online/synchronous)

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

Assessment Methods

1. Forum Posts (20%)
2. Group Creative Presentation (30%)
3. Integrated Unit of Work (50%)

Prescribed Text

• Hannon, K. (2021). Revealing Arithmetic: Math Concepts from a Biblical Worldview. New Leaf Publishing Group.