• 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 intervention, mathematical
assessment   including   benchmarking  and  profiling   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.