• Semester 1 (Day)

Synopsis

The   content   strands   of   numeration,   operations,   estimation,
measurement,  problem solving, space, chance and data and  graphs  are
explored  in  depth and relevant processes, affects and  instructional
approaches  discussed.  Other aspects to be  covered  include:  lesson
planning,  integrating the use of technology (especially  calculators)
in  the  mathematics program, diagnosis and remediation,  mathematical
assessment  including  student  mathematical  profiles  and   selected
mathematics  education  issues, namely, equity, mathematical  anxiety,
discourse and constructivism.
Commercial and teacher-made mathematical resources, appropriate in the
instruction of the above topics, are explored and evaluated.