Explores practical implementation of the primary mathematics and statistics curriculum, using final year placements as contexts. Requires students to link practice and theory while building on their mathematical content knowledge.
| Paper title | Advanced Mathematics and Statistics |
|---|---|
| Paper code | EDCR331 |
| Subject | Education |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $912.00 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- EDCR 231
- Restriction
- EDUP 302, EDUP 304
- Limited to
- BTchg
- Notes
- Primary Education and Te Pōkai Mātauranga o te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education) students only.
- Contact
Dr Bilinda Offen (bilinda.offen@otago.ac.nz)
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinator: Dr Bilinda Offen (Mathematics - Dunedin)
Other staff: To be confirmed- Paper Structure
- Individualising the mathematics programme
- Development band
- Underachievement
- Following interests
- Grouping
- Computer assisted teaching
- Key mathematical ideas related to Curriculum strands
- Topic, theme, cross-curriculum
- Maintenance
- Creating a mathematics learning environment
- Methodologies for reflecting on practice
- Monitoring progress
- Profiles
- Reporting
- Issues
- Numeracy Interviews
- Critical appraisal of assessment tools and strategies
- Principles of assessment
- Assessment resource banks (web)
- Using NEMP findings
- The importance of mathematics
- Needs of learners
- Classroom implications
- Mathematics through a cultural lens
- International perspectives on mathematics learning and teaching
- School interpretation and adaptation of curriculum to meet community needs
- Establishing programmes in Mathematics
- Communicating with parents
- Critically evaluate national and international research, trends and teaching practice
- Textbooks
Mathematics Compulsory Text (purchase before classes start):
- Jorgensen, R. & Dole, S. (2011). Teaching Mathematics in Primary Schools 2nd Edition. Crows Nest NSW: Allen & Unwin.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Cultural understanding, Self-motivation,
Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to
- Design, plan and critically evaluate inclusive programmes in Mathematics that cater for the identified needs of all children (including those who have English as an additional language) and linking where appropriate to aspects of te reo me ōna tikanga Māori
- Select, justify and make effective use of a range of appropriate diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies
- Adapt, use and evaluate a range of teaching approaches and resources to support learning in mathematics contexts
- Articulate a philosophy of teaching and learning based on curriculum statements, learning theory, relevant research, practicum experiences and personal belief
- Demonstrate reflective teaching in mathematics
- Critically examine the efficacy of the New Zealand Curriculum in Mathematics in relation to international educational trends and research
- Display a high level of personal and professional literacy, numeracy and ICT proficiency
