Details for CRS208 Primary Mathematics 1

This course is designed to equip students with the necessary tools to teach mathematics and numeracy in primary schools. Emphasising their knowledge, experiences, skills, and beliefs in mathematics education, students will engage with the NSW NESA Mathematics K-10 syllabus and ACARA Mathematics F-10 curriculum. They will develop their personal philosophy of mathematics learning and create lesson plans, considering both Christian and alternate worldviews.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: CRS208
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

• EDU101—Foundations in Christian Learning and Teaching or 40 credit points

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Demonstrate numeracy skills and understanding of concepts that underpin mathematics knowledge and understanding to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, understanding and confidence for the primary classroom;
2. Demonstrate proficiency in mathematical knowledge and skills and the ability to communicate mathematically with appropriate terminology in regard to different methods for teaching and learning in the mathematics classroom;
3. Demonstrate skill in understanding and articulating pedagogies in teaching mathematics, reflecting on practice and the safe use of ICT resources in mathematics to engage students in learning;
4. Examine and apply a range of pedagogical skills appropriate for teaching primary mathematics;
5. Differentiate and explain the importance of mathematics and numeracy as well as conceptual and procedural knowledge and plan for the effective implementation of these aspects to meet the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds, including students from Australian Indigenous communities.

Subject Content

• Introduction to Mathematics
• What is Mathematics
• NSW Syllabus/ACARA Development
• Mathematical Processes
• Critical Numeracy
• Models of Pedagogies and Theories

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (onsite)
• eLearning (online)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Numeracy Test (25%)
• Critical Reflection (45%)
• Interview Analysis (30%)

Prescribed Text

• Hannon, K. (2021). Revealing Arithmetic: Math Concepts from a Biblical Worldview. New Leaf Publishing Group.
• References will include the most current curriculum requirements for schools.

Check with the instructor each semester before purchasing any prescribed texts or representative references