Math2910 – Studying Mathematics With A View to TeachingMath2920 – Thinking and Working Mathematically
•Both courses designed for teachers (primary or secondary)•They can be taken concurrently or separately•They are NOT education courses, they are maths courses
Substrands
Data
Length
Area
Volume and Capacity
Three-dimensional
Space
Two-dimensional
Space
Position
Patterns and
Algebra
Mass
Time Whole
Numbers
Addition and
Subtraction
Multiplication
and Division
Fractions
and Decimals
Chance
Strands
Space and Geometry
Measurement
and Algebra Number
Data
Working Mathematically
Patterns
Summary of K-6 Syllabus (2002)
- Thinking and Working Mathematically
In order to teach mathematical thinking you need to:•Be engaged in mathematical thinking yourself•Always model thinking mathematically•Understand the processes and psychological factors associated with thinking mathematically•Be aware of the opportunities to promote mathematical thinking
- Studying Mathematics With A View to Teaching
In order to teach mathematical content in a manner that leads to high level outcomes you need to have a profound understanding of that content and the syllabus of which it is a part.
Messages from these courses…