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. 

Quick Stats

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

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Prerequisite

• EDU407 Foundations in Christian Education (this can also be taken as a co-requisite course). 
• EDU419 Mathematics and Numeracy (Years K-2) (this can also be taken as a co-requisite). 

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

Assessment Methods

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

Prescribed Text

• 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. 
• 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.