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EDUP3004: Mathematics Education 2

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

In this unit students will focus on the content strand of Measurement and Geometry. The role mathematics plays in developing numeracy will be examined in the light of the content topics covered in this unit. The working mathematically processes and effective use of digital technologies will be integrated throughout all content areas.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Education
Credit points 4
Prerequisites
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114 credit points including EDUP3001 and EDUP3002 and EDUP3003 and EDUP3008
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Janette Bobis, janette.bobis@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Digital resources for teaching mathematics analysis
n/a
40% Multiple weeks 1500wd
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5
Assignment group assignment Mini-program of work
n/a
50% Week 10 1000wd
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO4 LO3
Assignment Mini-program personal reflection
n/a
10% Week 10 500wd
Outcomes assessed: LO6
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

  • Digital resources for teaching mathematics analysis: This assessment task involves the analysis of both a mathematics topic and a related digital resource you consider a 'good' resource to assist teaching/learning the topic, as well as consideration of appropriate pedagogy.
  • Mini-program of work: You will work collaboratively to plan, implement and evaluate three to four lessons taught at a local school based on a topic nominated by the class teacher. You will be expected to submit a mini-program of work covering the weeks of in-school experience.
  • Mini-program personal reflection: A summative reflective evaluation of your own professional learning.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard

Distinction

75 - 84

A Distinction is a very high standard

Credit

65 - 74

A credit a good standard

Pass

50 - 64

A pass is an acceptable standard

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Investigating the properties of 2D shapes Introduction to Assignment 1: Critical analysis of a Digital Resource. Lecture (1 hr) LO2 LO3
Exploring angles Introduction to pedagogical strategies that enhance classroom discussions including 'Talk Moves'. Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 02 Investigating the properties of 3D objects. Introduction to the Numeracy Learning Progressions for Measurement and Geometry Lecture (1 hr) LO2 LO3
Exploring the properties prisms and pyramids through a variety of representations - concrete, digital and student generated drawings. Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO3 LO5
Week 03 A measurement framework. Developing the structure of units in length, area and volume. The Numeracy Learning Progressions for Measurement Lecture (1 hr) LO2 LO3 LO5
Exploring volume and capacity from a problem solving and strategy sharing approach Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 04 Measurement of Mass Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2
Exploring the concept of Mass through practical activities with a focus on common misconceptions. Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 05 Planning Lessons using (LES teaching model) Launch - Explore - Summarize Teaching Model. Lecture (1 hr) LO4
Working with your co-teachers you will use the Launch - Explore - Summarise (LES) teaching model to begin planning a lesson Tutorial (1 hr) LO4
Week 06 Assessment for learning: integrating formative assessment to inform your teaching Lecture (1 hr) LO6
Working with your co- teachers you teach your lesson to primary students in a local primary school OR, if online, peer teach the lesson. Tutorial (1 hr) LO4 LO6
Week 07 Volume of prisms with a focus on the properties of rectangular prisms Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Exploring and making connections between area and perimeter through practical activities. Seminar (2 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 08 Measurement of time with a focus on developing four big ideas: • an awareness of time, • ordering or sequencing events in time, • duration of events, and • the measurement of time (including using units of time). Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Remote students undertake Peer Co-Teaching, debriefing and reflection on lesson (Monday group defer to a subsequent week), on campus tutorial teach a small group of students. Seminar (2 hr) LO4 LO6
Week 09 Measurement of Area and Perimeter Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Implementing lessons with primary students or online peer teaching. Seminar (2 hr) LO4 LO6
Week 10 Symmetry and transformational geometry Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Exploring Symmetry and transformational geometry through practical activities Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: The Sydney School of Education and Social Work requires attendance of at least 90 percent of all seminars, workshops or lectures. Where a student is unable to attend at the required rate evidence of illness or misadventure may be required and the student may be required to undertake extra work. Students should discuss the circumstances of their absence(s) with the co-ordinator of the unit of study. Further details are provided in the School canvas site: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/13426

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 4 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 80-100 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Prescribed reading list is available on Canvas

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate deeper understanding of mathematical concepts and processes in the areas of measurement, space and geometry
  • LO2. extend your knowledge of mathematics syllabus content strands, 'Working Mathematically' strand and support documents
  • LO3. extend your research-based knowledge of children’s cognitive development and apply this knowledge to how they learn concepts of measurement and space and geometry
  • LO4. demonstrate the application of content and syllabus knowledge, including 'Working Mathematically', by planning and implementing a sequence of teaching sessions designed for a small group of primary-aged students
  • LO5. use technology appropriately to enhance a child’s mathematical thinking and content knowledge
  • LO6. assess children's learning during practical-based learning activities and to use this knowledge to inform the students, their teachers and to critically reflect on your own teaching practice.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

The scheduling of content for this unit has been slightly modified to accommodate the inability to physically attend school site visits. Peer teaching will substitute school visits.

Site visit guidelines

If you are undertaking professional experience/field education placement as part of your enrolment in this unit of study, please assess your specific needs and requirements for the safe and successful completion of an external placement within a host organisation. You will be given the opportunity to disclose any health issues that have a work health and safety significance before arranging a placement so that your safety, and the safety of others, can be properly assessed. The Professional Experience Coordinator/Field Education Manager will work to ensure that the workplace assignment to you is appropriate for your needs and requirements. If you are experiencing disability, and require reasonable adjustments to be arranged, please contact Disability Services as early as possible prior to commencing the internship. Please note, in all cases, and for the purpose of organising reasonable adjustments, only the impact and not the nature, of your disability will be disclosed to the host organisation.

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