ECE 4020 Mathematics Teaching

STAFFING:

RATIONALE:

Teaching mathematics to young children is a complex endeavour. For prospective teachers of early years school mathematics to feel confident in their roles, they need to experience quality mathematics teaching, to be mathematically competent, to know students as learners of mathematics and to know how to implement appropriate mathematical pedagogy. The development of positive attitudes and a broad knowledge base will assist in positioning teachers as effective mathematics educators when working in the early years of schooling.

SYNOPSIS:

The course aims to consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding of the specialised mathematical concepts, processes and affects of the early years of primary school mathematics curriculum together with a focus on the methodology used in instruction. This will assist the development of competent and confident teachers of mathematics when working within the early years of school. IMPORTANT NOTE: Working with Children: State law in Queensland requires that all adults (including university students, pre-service educators, trainers, vocational teachers, industry educators) working with children under the age of 18, in the State of Queensland*, obtain approval before commencing such work. Many education courses include a practical component (professional experience, project work, research, assessment etc.) that may require engagement with children under the age of 18. It is your responsibility to ensure that you possess a current suitability card (Blue Card) before commencing any practical components of this course. DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN UNDER 18 UNLESS YOU POSSESS A CURRENT 'BLUE CARD'. For further information: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html *If you are undertaking practical experience outside the State of Queensland, Australia you should check local requirements.

OBJECTIVES:

On completion of this course students will be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and processes associated with numeration, operations, estimation, measurement, problem solving, space, chance and data and graphs
2. describe and apply appropriate instructional strategies in relation to the content areas listed in 1 above
3. plan and evaluate lessons across the early years of primary mathematics curriculum
4. justify and describe how to integrate the use of technology in mathematics lessons
5. diagnose and remediate errors in mathematical thinking
6. describe and incorporate current mathematical assessment approaches
7. use and evaluate, mathematical materials and resources
8. demonstrate an awareness of selected mathematics education issues in the early years of primary school
9. work confidently with current mathematics syllabus document.

TOPICS:

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

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Book of readings for ECE4020 Mathematics Teaching

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STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

NOTES:

1.

The Examiner will advise the due date for this assessment item.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval of the examiner then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each working day late.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must submit all of the assessment items and must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   Candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the Closed examination.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held at the examiner's discretion and the examiner will advise students involved in writing of the date, time and location of any such examination.
8. University Regulations:
   Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held at the examiner's discretion and the examiner will advise students involved in writing of the date, time and location of any such examination. Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Students will require access to e-mail and Internet access to USQConnect for this course.
2. Students are to use a recognised referencing system as specified by the examiner.
3. IMPORTANT NOTE: Working with Children: State law in Queensland requires that all adults (including university students, pre-service educators, trainers, vocational teachers, industry educators) working with children under the age of 18, in the State of Queensland*, obtain approval before commencing such work. Many education courses include a practical component (professional experience, project work, research, assessment etc.) that may require engagement with children under the age of 18. It is your responsibility to ensure that you possess a current suitability card (Blue Card) before commencing any practical components of this course. DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN UNDER 18 UNLESS YOU POSSESS A CURRENT 'BLUE CARD'. For further information: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html *If you are undertaking practical experience outside the State of Queensland, Australia you should check local requirements.