EDF5832 Primary mathematics 2
Faculty of Education
EDF5832 Primary mathematics 2 is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- 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 EDF5832
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5832
1 unit list EDF5832 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in D6001
For students enrolled in D60012, the prerequisite for this unit is EDF5829.
For students enrolled in D60013 or D60014, the prerequisite for this unit is EDF5836.
Overview
This unit focuses on the role and nature of mathematics education in primary schools, with a focus on Year 4 to Year 6 and the transition to secondary education. You will develop a critical understanding of student-centred inclusive teaching approaches so you are able to design learning sequences, informed by current local and international research, to maximise learning for all children. You will use and evaluate diagnostic and formative assessment strategies so you can report learning outcomes and plan appropriate learning experiences. You will explore how mathematics can be taught using inquiry-based approaches to encourage positive dispositions, curiosity and engagement, and how mathematical learning might be facilitated by the appropriate use of digital technologies. The role of numeracy across the curriculum and strategies for teaching numeracy will also be investigated.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Proficiencies with rational number (2000 words or equivalent)Project50%
- Planning a sequence of lessons (2000 words or equivalent)Artefact50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate mathematical knowledge for teaching including pedagogical content knowledge and horizon knowledge
- 2
demonstrate understanding of Australian and Victorian mathematics curricula, including each mathematical proficiency: understanding, fluency, problem solving and reasoning
- 3
transform the intended learning of the primary mathematics curriculum into effective lessons that encourage positive dispositions, curiosity and engagement, including use of digital technologies to expand learning opportunities for learners
- 4
build connections between mathematics concepts and sequence lessons to support students’ on-going learning, assess their progress and report learning outcomes
- 5
anticipate student responses and solutions to learning activities and tasks, and plan to avoid and overcome student misconceptions
- 6
explain the meanings of mathematics and develop strategies for teaching numeracy in other subjects and students’ everyday environments
- 7
critically evaluate the mathematics research evidence-base to recommend effective approaches for student-centred inclusive mathematics teaching that is relevant for the 21st century.
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
EDF5832 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Sharyn Livy
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Sharyn Livy
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5832?
EDF5832 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF5832?
EDF5832 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF5853.
When is EDF5832 offered?
In 2025, EDF5832 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5832?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5832 have an exam?
No. EDF5832 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF5832?
EDF5832 is part of Early childhood and primary education; Primary and secondary education; and Primary education.