This unit will be structured around your questions about teaching and learning mathematics in school classrooms. At the same time, you will focus on developing and refining understanding, knowledge and skills in mathematics and mathematics education to enable the implementation of interesting and integrated approaches to mathematics learning that value the diversity of school students. Evidence-based understanding of how carefully selected numeracy activities build effective lessons and learning sequences will be developed, as well as implementing appropriate mathematics assessments to determine how effective a learning sequence is.

Unit details

Location:
Footscray Park
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
EEC4109

Prerequisites

ECP3101 - Junior Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy

ECP3102 - Secondary Specialisation Assessment and Reporting

ECP3103 - Senior Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy

ECP3104 - Innovations in Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy

EEC4110 - Curriculum and Assessment in Primary Literacy

Satisfactory completion of Year 3 secondary school practicum. Successful completion of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Education (LANTITE)** for students enrolled in EBED only. This unit is only for Education students undertaking the courses EBED and ABED.

Contact us

Find a different unit

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Elucidate knowledge and ability in the planning and teaching of mathematics to diverse learners;  
  2. Design opportunities for developing mathematical ideas across the curriculum;  
  3. Evaluate and plan effective learning and teaching relevant to the mathematics curriculum;  
  4. Articulate understanding of current research on teaching and learning mathematics; and  
  5. Evaluate sources of professional learning and resources in Mathematics and Mathematics Education.  

Assessment

Assessment type Description Grade
Report Research, analyse and report mathematics education specific teacher professional learning. 25%
Project Plan a sequence of lessons on an aspect of primary mathematics in collaboration with a small group of peers. 45%
Portfolio Undertake a series of exercises based on developing mathematics assessment that will form a portfolio. 30%

Where to next?

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following courses. Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course.

Study a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree. Learn more about single units of study at VU.

VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.