Primary Mathematics 2
This subject builds on CRS208 Primary Mathematics 1, with a focus on the classroom and how learners engage with mathematics.
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: CRS209
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: Philip Fitzsimmons
Prerequisites
The following courses are prerequisites:
The following courses are co-requisites:
Awards offering Primary Mathematics 2
This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:
- Associate Degree in Education Studies
- Bachelor of Arts (Education Studies)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary)
- Diploma of Arts
- Diploma of Education Studies
Unit Content
Curriculum Objective
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.
Outcomes
- 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;
- 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;
- 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;
- 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
- ACARA Mathematics and NESA Mathematics
- Innovating Practices
- Communicating Mathematics
- Scaffolding Conceptual Development and Engagement
- National Testing
- Assessment
- Integrating ICT
- Teaching Strategies
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Face to face (onsite)
- eLearning (online)
Assessment Methods
- Forum Posts (20%)
- Group Creative Presentation (30%)
- Integrated Unit of Work (50%)
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