Mathematics in Schools - EDUC258
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This unit is designed for intending primary teachers and intending secondary Mathematics teachers. It focuses on the factors affecting school students' learning of Mathematics. Three major themes are addressed: the meaning of selected basic concepts; how students learn these basic concepts; and how teaching can influence student learning. There is a common lecture strand which examines current research perspectives on learning and teaching Mathematics in schools, and separate tutorial classes for intending primary and secondary teachers. The Session 3 offering is only available to intending primary teachers.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day S3 External - Session 3, December 2017 - February 2018, External (On-campus dates: Compulsory) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Michael Cavanagh |
| Prerequisites: |
((12cp at 100 level or above) including EDUC105 or EDUC106) or (admission to BEd(Prim) or BEd(Sec) |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Educational Studies Faculty of Human Sciences |
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