This unit is the second of three compulsory units in primary mathematics education. Students in this unit will explore the connection between children as learners who construct their own understanding of mathematics and an inquiry-based model for classroom practice. They will develop strategies to provide challenging, coherent and inclusive mathematical learning experiences for children. Other topics include planning, implementing and evaluating learning in mathematics; problem-solving and mathematical investigations; developing spatial thinking and techniques for teaching geometry; teaching chance and data through an investigational approach; the development of informal and formal... -- Course Website
Instructor: L Bragg
Prerequisites: ESM210 and one of SIT198 or SIT106
