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Details for CRS209 Primary Mathematics 2

Delve into the classroom dynamics and how students interact with mathematics. Explore how to effectively plan, teach, and evaluate learners across diverse settings. The course explores creative strategies for integrating numeracy across the curriculum and examines methods for identifying and addressing misconceptions. Students will also explore recent advancements in mathematics education, including ICT integration, national testing, and updates to the NSW NESA Mathematics K-10 syllabus and ACARA Mathematics F-10 curriculum.

Quick Stats

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

Subject Coordinator

Timothy Stanwell

Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

  • EDU101—Foundations in Christian Learning and Teaching

The following courses are co-requisites:

  • 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

  • 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)

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

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