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ED1491 - Foundations of Mathematics and Numeracy for Secondary Teachers
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
1 |
Administered by: |
College of Arts, Society & Education |
This subject introduces the professional mathematics and numeracy knowledge required
of secondary school teachers. This comprises the content knowledge that teachers need
to teach and the numeracy demands of their profession in the contexts of the classroom
and education more generally. As a Phase One subject, there will be a focus on students
and preservice teachers as diverse numeracy learners in secondary schools. With respect
to professional numeracy knowledge, content knowledge of the mathematics curriculum
up to and including Year 9 mathematics as described in the Australian Curriculum is
required. Preservice teachers will be introduced to models of numeracy and will explore
and reflect upon the numeracy demands of the content within their own secondary teaching
areas. In this subject, preservice teachers will also be introduced to the quantitative
skills required to generate and interpret data to help make effective decisions about
their teaching. This subject assumes preservice teachers are entering the subject
competent in basic arithmetic, algebra and statistics. Basic arithmetic is defined
as the application of the four operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication
and division with integers and fractions and the use of percentages. Elementary algebra
is defined as simplifying expressions; substituting values into expressions and solving
linear equations. Basic statistics is being able to compare data sets using the range,
mean, mode and median
Learning Outcomes
- identify, develop and demonstrate the numeracy content knowledge and skills required
for teaching the ACARA curriculum (Years 7-12), specific to teaching disciplines and
for interacting broadly within the profession;
- demonstrate the professional numeracy skills required to interact with a diverse range
of stakeholders (e.g., colleagues, parents and students);
- reflect on current numeracy skills, knowledge, and dispositions to these areas, to
manage professional learning needs and performance, autonomously and in collaboration
with others.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination - In class - (60%) - Individual
- Written > Workbook - (20%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (20%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
* Submit all assessment tasks. Achieve 50% or more on the final examination. Achieve
50% overall
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Grace Jefferson |
Lecturers:
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Dr Philemon Chigeza, Dr Grace Jefferson. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 18 hours workshops
- 12 hours online activity
- assessment and self-directed study
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Cairns,
Study Period 2,
Mixed attendance
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Face to face teaching
(Future Teachers Program)
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Coord/Lect: |
Dr Grace Jefferson. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 12 hours online activity
- 12 hours online Workshops
- assessment and self-directed study
|
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
|
Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Grace Jefferson. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 18 hours workshops
- 12 hours online activity
- assessment and self-directed study
|
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Study Period 2,
External
|
Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Grace Jefferson. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 12 hours online activity
- 12 hours online Workshops
- assessment and self-directed study
|
Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.