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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit is part of the mathematics specialisation and will assist pre-service primary teachers to develop an advanced understanding of research-informed advanced pedagogical practices and content knowledge so that they can become future school leaders in the curriculum area of mathematics. Pre-service teachers will gain in-depth knowledge about evidence-based mathematics instructional strategies to teach students in middle and upper primary school.
Pre-service teachers will critically analyse examples of mathematics practices, and resources used for teaching and learning of mathematics, in Years 4 – 6 mathematics classrooms drawing on current research findings. They will determine which evidence-based instructional strategies and resources are most suitable for students in middle and upper primary school and will apply these to plan a structured sequence to cater for all students within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. Pre-service teachers will gain a deeper understanding of implementation of evidence-based practices across the three tiers.
There will be a strong emphasis on differentiation to match mathematical learning progressions at Tier 1, starting at the planning stage, to ensure that all students build on fundamental mathematics knowledge to attain deeper understandings and higher order skills. Finally, pre-service teachers will understand how to develop a whole school approach for F - Year 6 to improve mathematics outcomes for all students.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode First year of offer Not available in 2025 UWA (Perth) On-campus - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) apply current research evidence to analyse examples of middle and upper primary mathematics classroom practices; (2) describe and explain appropriate instructional strategies and resources for teaching and learning mathematics in middle and upper primary school; (3) plan a sequence of middle/upper primary mathematics content to cater for diverse learners at Tier 1; (4) analyse and apply evidence-based practices with fidelity across the tiers to maximise mathematics outcomes for all students; and (5) create a plan for a whole school approach for the implementation of evidence-based practices to teach and learn mathematics.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) report and (2) teaching and assessment plans. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Eugenie Kestel
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion of
- Co-requisites
- Enrolment inEDUC3040 Advanced Mathematics Pedagogy (PP-Year 3)
- Contact hours
- 3 hours of workshops per week for 12 weeks
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.