UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

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. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Not offered
Workload
144 hours
per semester

The 2027 handbook has no page for EDF2021. This is its 2021 entry, the latest one.

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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 2021

The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for EDF2021.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Understand and apply research and contemporary practices in mathematics and numeracy education to meet diverse learners' needs

  2. 2

    Recognise how key mathematical concepts are practised in early learning settings including homes, child care, preschools and the early years of school

  3. 3

    Use a range of appropriate strategies to assist children's development of number sense particularly in the early years of school

  4. 4

    Apply techniques that link mathematics to practical applications particularly in relation to measurement and geometry

  5. 5

    Appreciate that numeracy learning occurs in multiple contexts and in multiple ways

  6. 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

You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours per teaching period which may include:

  • on average 24 contact hours of scheduled activities which may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement; and
  • 120 hours of self-directed/independent study to make up the minimum required hours

For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.

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?

EDF2021 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.

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