TEAC 1037 Exploring Patterns and Relationships in Mathematics
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 102795
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Description This unit supports pre-service teachers in the understanding of mathematical processes and content. Pre-service teachers will develop competence and confidence in the content areas of Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry; Probability and Statistics. They will be able to solve problems related to these areas and communicate their solution methods, using processes from the Working Mathematically strand.
School Education
Discipline Teacher Education: Primary
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject
Restrictions Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Primary).
Learning Outcomes
- Understand fundamental concepts of problem solving strategies and mathematical modelling and their application in the solution of open-ended investigations;
- Apply knowledge of problem solving and the modelling process in variety of mathematical applications;
- Understand the fundamental concepts of Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry; Statistics and Probability;
- Investigate the connections between Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry; Statistics and Probability
- Use a range of strategies to perform calculations with integers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios and rates;
- Analyse and create patterns with numbers and generalise these patterns into algebraic expressions that can be displayed on the Cartesian Number Plane;
- Use deductive reasoning to investigate geometrical investigations;
- Use a range of strategies to perform conversions between measurement units;
- Analyse data using measures of central tendency and spread;
- Use appropriate graphical displays of data;
- Investigate probabilities that result from simple or compound events;
- Use diagrams, symbols and terminology to communicate and connect mathematical ideas;
- Use the common conceptual misconceptions in Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry; Statistics and Probability to improve understanding.
Subject Content
- patterns and Algebra
- Graphing on The Cartesian number Plane
- Perimeter and area of Plane shapes, quadrilaterals and circles
- parallel lines and angle relationships with transversals
- Volumes of prisms and cylinders
- Operations with ratios and rates
- time and time zones
- financial problems involving The purchase of goods
- data collection, interpretation and display
- mean, mode, median range and Standard deviation
- probability and its?f application to real World problems
- Problem solving strategies
- apply mathematical Problem strategies in real World applications
- positive attitudes about mathematical concepts
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 20-minutes per quiz | 20 | N | Individual |
| Report | 1,500 words | 30 | N | Individual |
| Professional Task | 2,000 words | 50 | Y | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Booker, G., Bond, D., Sparrow, L., & Swan, P. (2014). Teaching primary mathematics (5th ed.). Frenchs Forest, New South Wales: Pearson Australia
Teaching Periods
Autumn
Bankstown
Day
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