EDF2021 Mathematics and numeracy 1
Faculty of Education
EDF2021 Mathematics and numeracy 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2021 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF2021
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF2021
1 unit list EDF2021 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: EDF2304
Overview
This unit will develop your understanding of research and contemporary pedagogical practices in the teaching and learning of primary school mathematics. It particularly focuses on children's mathematical development in the early years of school including early number concepts, written and mental computation, estimation, measurement and geometry. You will also explore the importance of translating home and community learning into school-based practice. The teaching of mathematics and numeracy are examined from a number of current theoretical perspectives, and you will develop appropriate practices that are in line with local and Australian curriculum support that you can implement in your teaching in schools.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Peninsula | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand and apply research and contemporary practices in mathematics and numeracy education to meet diverse learners' needs
- 2
Recognise how key mathematical concepts are practised in early learning settings including homes, child care, preschools and the early years of school
- 3
Use a range of appropriate strategies to assist children's development of number sense particularly in the early years of school
- 4
Apply techniques that link mathematics to practical applications particularly in relation to measurement and geometry
- 5
Appreciate that numeracy learning occurs in multiple contexts and in multiple ways
- 6
Identify and employ a range of pedagogical tools and strategies to support children's learning in mathematics and numeracy in line with local and Australian curriculum.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- 2 hours per week
(b.) Additional requirements:
- independent study to make up the minimum required hours per week
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Sharyn Livy
- Associate Professor Ann Gervasoni
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Ann Gervasoni
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF2021?
EDF2021 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF2021?
EDF2021 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF3021.
When is EDF2021 offered?
In 2020, EDF2021 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula.
How much work is EDF2021?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Education
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 1
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20202021