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Units EDSE3133 Semester 1b 2024 [Normal day]

Unit of study_

EDSE3133: Teaching Mathematics 1B

Semester 1b, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

This first extension unit aims to develop further knowledge and understanding of key issues associated with teaching and learning mathematics from Kindergarten to Year 12. Preservice teachers will focus on developing teaching strategies appropriate for K-12 mixed ability settings. Issues associated with transition from primary school to secondary school will be explored in detail, focusing on the developmental nature of mathematics knowledge.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	EDSE3133
Academic unit	Education
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	72 credit points, including (EDSE2010 or EDHP2001) and 12 credit points at 2000-level from Mathematics
Corequisites ?	EDSE3131
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Bronwyn Reid O'Connor, bronwyn.reidoconnor@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Worked example package Please see Canvas for more details.	40%	Formal exam period Due date: 03 Jun 2024 at 23:59	2000wds.
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Resource folder Please see Canvas for more details	60%	Multiple weeks	2500wds per person
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Resource folder: Develop a resource folder of 8 suitable tasks to support student learning of this concept in a mixed-ability class. This means that you need to find activities which could be used to address specific learning needs, to extend and enrich learning for gifted and talented students, as well as tasks or activities which are clearly differentiated and could be used to meet all students’ needs.

Worked example package: You are required to construct a series of worked examples for teaching and consolidation of a topic from the mathematics Stage 3 or 4 syllabus. Provide an overview to your package, and consider the implications of key educational theories in the design and use of the package.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 08	Unit overview, and overview of learning mathematics from K to 6. Content and pedagogy in the primary mathematics syllabus: Place value and numeration	Seminar (6 hr)
Week 09	Content and pedagogy in the primary mathematics syllabus: Place value and numeration	Seminar (6 hr)
Week 10	Teaching numeracy and mathematics to students from diverse backgrounds, and more on learning theories in mathematics. Content and pedagogy in the primary mathematics syllabus: Fractions and decimals	Seminar (6 hr)
Week 11	Strategies for differentiating learning. Content and pedagogy in the primary mathematics syllabus: Data and statistics.	Seminar (6 hr)
Week 12	Implementing diagnostic teaching cycles in teaching and assessment. Content and pedagogy in the primary mathematics syllabus:Financial mathematics and proportional reasoning.	Seminar (6 hr)
Week 13	The language model of mathematics, and learning theories associated with the teaching and learning of measurement and geometry. Presentation of tasks.	Seminar (6 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Hine, G., Reaburn, R., Anderson, J. et al. (2016). Teaching Secondary Mathematics. Sydney: Cambridge University Press.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. demonstrate research-based knowledge of appropriate pedagogies for teaching mathematics in the primary school years and the middle years of schooling with a particular focus on catering for students in mixed-ability contexts and explore issues associated with the transition from primary schooling to secondary schooling
LO2. develop knowledge of a range of appropriate and engaging resources and materials to support a diversity of student learning of particular mathematical concepts
LO3. use research to develop knowledge of the range of approaches to curriculum delivery in different types of schools including homeschooling, selective high schools and central schools, and develop knowledge and understanding of the implications for mathematics teaching for other curriculum structures such as elective mathematics extension courses, acceleration, multi-stage classes, and single-sex classrooms in co-educational settings
LO4. consider the implications of state and federal policies about catering for students in remote and regional locations in NSW and the current programs and support mechanisms and compare these to research into catering for the needs of these students
LO5. develop research-based knowledge and understanding about the educational learning needs of adolescents and the implications for developing learning experiences in mathematics classrooms
LO6. demonstrate knowledge of the impact of teachers' beliefs on their teaching of mathematics and numeracy through the literature (both national and international) and by comparing and contrasting a range of teaching approaches for developing particular mathematics concepts.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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