EDF3021 Mathematics and numeracy 2
Faculty of Education
EDF3021 Mathematics and numeracy 2 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula. It needs EDF2021.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for EDF3021. This is its 2021 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before EDF3021
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF3021
No unit lists EDF3021 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: EDF3301
Overview
This unit extends your knowledge, skills and dispositions relating to mathematics and numeracy education. The unit focuses on the exploration of different pedagogical approaches and strategies in the teaching of mathematics and numeracy to primary school children up to Year 6. You will have opportunities to engage in critical readings on current research and practice in mathematics education and practical learning strategies so you can implement effective student learning in different mathematical topics. There is an emphasis on facilitating children's learning in a variety of sociocultural and educational contexts. You will use and apply learning technologies that are inclusive of all learners, and develop and use creative assessment. These activities are informed by current local and international educational policy and curriculum.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Critical analysis (2000 words or equivalent per student)50%
- Exploration and critique (2000 words or equivalent per student)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify and apply key concepts in primary mathematics and numeracy pedagogy
- 2
Understand how sociocultural, political and educational contexts can facilitate and impede students' learning of primary mathematics and numeracy and how to ensure all children maximise their learning
- 3
Evaluate personal professional assumptions about teaching and learning primary mathematics and numeracy
- 4
Plan for the effective use of appropriate pedagogical strategies to support children's learning in current-day, multiple contexts
- 5
Assess authentically, efficiently and effectively children's mathematics and numeracy learning in formative and summative ways.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
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.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Sharyn Livy
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jennifer Hall
- Dr Sharyn Livy
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF3021?
You need EDF2021 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is EDF3021 offered?
In 2021, EDF3021 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula.
How much work is EDF3021?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF3021 have an exam?
No. EDF3021 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Education
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 1
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20202021