This unit builds on the knowledge of pedagogies appropriate for teaching primary mathematics that students acquired in Primary Mathematics - Teaching for Understanding G. In particular it focuses on two major areas of concern for Primary teachers of mathematics: 1. Identification of children within mainstream classrooms who experience difficulty with learning mathematics. This involves the development of assessment techniques and developing strategies for dealing with the needs of differentiated classrooms. 2. Programming mathematics. Recognition that children are at various stages in their acquisition of mathematical understandings and secondly that many factors impact on their mathematical development. Some factors that impact of classroom programming are individual students prior knowledge, different learning styles, cultural factors with an emphasis on the needs of aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and varying specific needs of children with disabilities - physical, intellectual and emotional.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Construct pedagogical and learning experiences to develop student's knowledge of mathematics content strands and processes;
2. Recognise individual student learning strengths and challenges in the acquisition of mathematical knowledge and skills, including sociocultural and linguistic diversity;
3. Identify common challenges in mathematic knowledge and skill acquisition, and produce strategies to effectively support student understanding; and
4. Develop a coherent differentiated mathematics programme which demonstrates appropriate sequencing, scaffolding, and inclusive practice.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

11341 Primary Mathematics - Teaching for Understanding G

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.