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EDMT5683: Primary Mathematics 1
2025 unit information
The focus for this unit is the Number and Algebra and Working Mathematically strands of the NSW Mathematics Syllabus with particular emphasis on the first three years of school. It will explore how children's mathematical thinking strategies develop via a research-based framework of number and will introduce the important connection between assessment and planning for instruction.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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EDMT5532 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand current educational theory, issues and research pertaining to early number learning, mathematics content and relevant syllabus requirements
- LO2. use a diagnostic interview to help assess a child’s level of mathematical thinking and analyse the results in relation to a research-based framework of number development
- LO3. demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with peers in the design and implementation of a sequence of lessons based on the mathematical strengths and needs of a small group of children
- LO4. utilise appropriate teaching strategies and resources, including ICT, to actively engage students in meaningful mathematical learning experiences
- LO5. plan appropriate learning experiences that reflect knowledge of current educational theory, research, effective pedagogy and curriculum documents/resources
- LO6. select, plan and implement appropriate mathematical experiences that promote risk taking, foster efficient learning strategies, develop positive attitudes, promote enjoyment and provide opportunities for children to create for themselves mathematical thinking skills
- LO7. demonstrate an understanding of a variety of assessment strategies (clinical interviewing, observation & work sample analysis), evaluation, recording and reporting of a child’s developing mathematical needs
- LO8. demonstrate increased knowledge and understanding of mathematics content, of how children learn mathematics and effective pedagogy
- LO9. critically reflect on their beliefs, experiences and attitudes toward mathematics and how this impacts on their teaching of mathematics.
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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