Pre-requisite: 80162
The content strands of measurement, problem solving, space, chance, data and graphs are explored in depth and relevant processes, affects and instructional approaches discussed. Other aspects to be covered include: planning activities for the mathematically promising students, integrating the use of technology (especially calculators) in the mathematics program, diagnosis and remediation and mathematical assessment including student performance levels in mathematics. Relevant commercial and teacher-made mathematical resources are explored and evaluated. Thus, the unit aims to consolidate and extend knowledge and understanding of the mathematical concepts, processes and affects of the above content strands of the primary-school mathematics program with a focus on the methodology used in the instruction of those concepts, processes and affects so that pre-service teaches can become competent and confident teachers of mathematics.