EDF5836 Primary mathematics 1
Faculty of Education
EDF5836 Primary mathematics 1 is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before EDF5836
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After EDF5836
1 unit list EDF5836 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in D6001
Overview
This unit examines the role and nature of mathematics education in primary schools, with a focus on children’s mathematics learning across Foundation to Year 3. You will develop critical understanding of child-centred inclusive teaching approaches that are relevant for 21st century mathematics learners. You will engage with local and international mathematics educational research and policy to inform the development of your mathematics knowledge for teaching, including pedagogical content knowledge, and values. You will use and critically evaluate assessment approaches and learning trajectories that provide deep insight about the progress of children’s learning and mathematical thinking, and apply these data and frameworks to design responsive mathematics teaching and lessons. You will examine how mathematical learning for young children can be facilitated by the appropriate harnessing of play, concrete models, visualising and imagining, and learning technologies, including calculators.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Assessing children’s mathematics thinking to design responsive teaching (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
- Development of website resource (2000 words or equivalent)Artefact50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate understanding of key curriculum principles and mathematics concepts and proficiencies relating to children’s mathematics and numeracy learning across the early years of schooling (F-3)
- 2
synthesise findings and information in the research literature about how young children (5-9 years) learn mathematics, and effective teaching strategies
- 3
critically examine personal assumptions about mathematics and numeracy teaching, learning and dispositions, reflecting on contemporary discussions in the research, professional and wider communities
- 4
identify everyday opportunities in a range of settings that foster young children's mathematical thinking and reasoning
- 5
demonstrate the capacity to assess children's mathematical thinking, and reliably record, report and respond to assessment information to advance their learning
- 6
identify and critically examine concrete and digital resources that support mathematics learning and teaching in the early years of schooling, with reference to the mathematics research literature and contemporary policy advice.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials20 hours
- Lectures4 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachField trips
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.
You will be provided with an opportunity to conduct a one-on-one assessment task with students in a primary school.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Sharyn Livy
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Sharyn Livy
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5836?
EDF5836 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF5836?
EDF5836 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF5853.
When is EDF5836 offered?
In 2027, EDF5836 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5836?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5836 have an exam?
No. EDF5836 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.