EDF5162 Mathematics education in the secondary years B
Faculty of Education
EDF5162 Mathematics education in the secondary years B is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5162
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5162
No unit lists EDF5162 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites
- Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3007 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
- EDF5161
Overview
This unit, with EDF5161 Mathematics education in the secondary years A, explores the teaching and learning of mathematics in secondary schools. The units introduce you to the language, methods and major ideas useful in mathematics teaching, and focus on content, pedagogy and the interrelationships between them. You will be provided with opportunities to develop your subject matter knowledge and skills relevant to teaching in secondary schools and refine your attitudes through reflecting on new and past experiences. The units prepare you to teach mathematics and consider the philosophy and evidence-based research that underpins your teaching. You will be encouraged to develop an understanding of the subject discipline's place within secondary schools, at both senior level (Years 11 and 12) in this unit and junior levels (Years 7 to 10) in EDF5161. Together, the units emphasise a view of learning about teaching as an ongoing, collaborative inquiry that is developed through critical reflection and research on experience.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Analysis task (2000 words or equivalent)Project50%
- Inquiry-based task (2000 words or equivalent)Project50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate a sound understanding of effective pedagogical practices and issues in the teaching of mathematics as a subject discipline in secondary schools in Australia and internationally
- 2
transform mathematical concepts into classroom learning activities for secondary students
- 3
use creative and critical thinking to plan and design mathematics lessons and units of work, including assessment strategies, that are suitable for the diverse social and cultural backgrounds and experiences of secondary students
- 4
explore ways of facilitating mathematics students in their explorations of their own questions and investigations
- 5
demonstrate an understanding of the learning trajectory for mathematics concepts and proficiencies, and the variety of assessment strategies for use in mathematics classrooms
- 6
become sensitised to the real world of the learners in your classrooms and demonstrate an appreciation for providing learning experiences that are meaningful to your students
- 7
demonstrate, through experience, collaboration and personal inquiry of learning and teaching strategies, a reflective approach to teaching mathematics.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures8 hours
- Tutorials16 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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.
You are expected to read the compulsory readings and engage with the schedule class and online activities. Classes will be interactive.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
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Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Hazel Tan
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Hazel Tan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5162?
EDF5162 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5162 offered?
In 2025, EDF5162 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5162?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5162 have an exam?
No. EDF5162 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.