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EDEC3003: Mathematics in Early Childhood
2025 unit information
This unit of study supports students' developing knowledge, skills and understanding of the cognitive development of infants, toddlers and young children and in particular the way understandings about number, patterns, measurement, spatial awareness and other mathematical concepts are supported in the early childhood context.
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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90 credit points including EDEC2002 or EDEC2010 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. discuss the nature of mathematics in relation to the development, strengths and interests of infants, toddlers and young children
- LO2. recognise engagement with mathematical ideas by infants and toddlers, and plan for experiences to nurture further development
- LO3. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, skills and processes of mathematics that form the basis of learning programs for toddlers and pre-schoolers, including the planning of activities that support transition to school
- LO4. demonstrate research-based knowledge of the pedagogies associated with a variety of mathematical ideas and representations in relation to the development of young children - including creativity, logical thinking and problem solving
- LO5. extend your understanding about working in partnership with families in providing numeracy experiences for infants, toddlers and young children
- LO6. assess a young child’s early mathematical thinking and plan appropriate learning experiences to develop the child’s thinking and problem solving
- LO7. reflect critically upon personal beliefs, experiences, attitudes and learning style toward mathematics and consider how these may impact on the teaching of mathematics.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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