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EDMT6613: Mathematics Curriculum 3
2024 unit information
This is the third unit of study for both single and double mathematics method student teachers. The focus of this unit of study is a detailed examination of the syllabus documents for the senior secondary students enrolled in mathematics courses for the Higher School Certificate in NSW (HSC). For each of the syllabus documents, the aims, objectives, content, course requirements and key terms will be examined and used to plan, program and develop appropriate teaching strategies as well as learning and assessment tasks for key mathematics concepts. For all of the mathematics courses offered in the senior school, student teachers will evaluate and design learning and assessment tasks using a range of resources as well as plan and program lesson sequences to differentiate learning and support the development of deeper understandings of challenging mathematics concepts including calculus. Retention of students beyond the compulsory years of schooling (Year 10) will be examined to identify issues associated with students' motivation and engagement to continue the study of mathematics. Career choice limitations will be discussed to explore ways the continued learning of mathematics and mathematics and science careers can be promoted in schools.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDMT6613 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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48 credit points including EDMT5613 and EDMT5663 |
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Corequisites:
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EDMT6500 |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies appropriate for Stage 6 mathematics
- LO2. use Stage 6 curriculum documents and a range of resources to design and organise mathematics content into effective learning and teaching sequences and lesson plans that use a diversity of teaching strategies
- LO3. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn Stage 6 mathematics, identify strategies to differentiate for inclusive student participation and engagement in senior school contexts and develop teaching strategies using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students
- LO4. demonstrate understanding of literacy and numeracy teaching strategies appropriate for the senior mathematics classroom and demonstrate teaching strategies that are responsive to the learning needs of students of varying abilities, and from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
- LO5. demonstrate understanding of the full range of assessment strategies for senior school students, the purpose of providing timely and appropriate feedback, the use of assessment moderation and its application to support consistent judgements, the interpretation of student assessment data, the range of strategies for reporting to parents, and keeping accurate and reliable records of student achievement
- LO6. demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in identifying professional learning needs, through the use of relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning including external professional associations.
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