EDF3067 Mathematics 2
Faculty of Education
EDF3067 Mathematics 2 is a 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF3067
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF3067
1 unit list EDF3067 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites
Must be enrolled in one of:
D3001 Bachelor of Education (Hons)
D3002 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts
D3004 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Music
D3005 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Science
D3006 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Fine Art
D3007 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Business
Overview
In this unit you will develop student-centred inclusive approaches for teaching mathematics in Foundation to Year 6, with a particular focus on the Geometry and Measurement strand and the Probability and Statistics strand. You will develop a critical understanding of effective teaching practices so you are able to design learning sequences, informed by current research, to maximise learning for all children. You will use formative assessment strategies so you can plan appropriate learning experiences and construct summative assessments, with marking guides and rubrics, for assessing children’s learning. You will also investigate a topic of personal interest using publicly available databases and experience first-hand how mathematics can be taught using inquiry-based approaches to encourage positive dispositions, curiosity and engagement.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Planning a unit of work (2400 words or equivalent)60%
- Presenting a mathematical investigation (1600 words or equivalent)40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Geometry and Measurement strand
- 2
locate and modify a variety of quality mathematics teaching resources
- 3
synthesise and apply research findings on the effective teaching and learning of mathematics
- 4
design a unit of work that includes strategies to promote mathematical proficiencies (understanding, fluency, problem solving and reasoning capacities)
- 5
use well designed questions and tasks to inform teaching
- 6
construct summative assessments, marking rubrics and marking keys to evaluate children’s learning
- 7
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Probability and Statistics strand
- 8
represent and interpret data to investigate a topic of interest.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials16 hours
- Lectures8 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
• 24 hours* of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and
• the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
*Subject to variation due to professional experience requirements
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.
Where it fits
EDF3067 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
- EARCHPRI02Parts B. and C. Integrated curriculum and discipline studiesEarly childhood and primary educationNo reviews yet
- PRISEC05Part B. Curriculum studiesPrimary and secondary educationNo reviews yet
- PRISECHP03Part B. Curriculum studiesPrimary and secondary health and physical educationNo reviews yet
- PRISECIE02Part B. Curriculum studiesPrimary and secondary inclusive and special educationNo reviews yet
- PRIMARY04Part B. Curriculum studiesPrimary educationNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Sarah Hopkins
- Dr Sharyn Livy
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Sarah Hopkins
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF3067?
EDF3067 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF3067?
EDF3067 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF4078.
When is EDF3067 offered?
In 2023, EDF3067 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula.
How much work is EDF3067?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF3067 have an exam?
No. EDF3067 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF3067?
EDF3067 is part of Early childhood and primary education; Primary and secondary education; Primary and secondary health and physical education; Primary and secondary inclusive and special education; and Primary education.