EUB208 Primary Mathematics Curriculum Studies 2


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Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Kelvin Grove, Internal

Unit code:EUB208
Credit points:12
Equivalent:CRB008
Coordinator:Chrystal Whiteford | chrystal.whiteford@qut.edu.au
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.

Overview

As a future mathematics educator you will need to be aware of the mathematical opportunities in everyday encounters that will enhance children's mathematical proficiencies. Through your participation in this unit you will develop conceptual and pedagogical knowledge of mathematics education, with a focus on algebra, geometry, probability and statistics. This unit builds upon knowledge attained in EUB111 Primary Mathematics Curriculum Studies 1 and provides important foundational work for the proceeding unit, EUB307 Primary Mathematics Curriculum Studies 3.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

  1. Discuss a range of resources (including ICT), that engage students with mathematics education.
  2. Explain the concepts, substance, and structure of mathematics to a variety of audiences drawing on academic and professional literature.
  3. Discuss strategies for quality differentiated teaching practices to meet the specific learning needs of students in primary school contexts.
  4. Plan for and adjust mathematics and numeracy teaching strategies in response to student needs.
  5. Communicate professionally with parents/carers to involve them in the educative process.

Content

This unit builds on learning previously associated with EUB111 Primary Mathematics Curriculum Studies 1. It focuses on developing understanding of conceptual and pedagogical practices key to algebra, geometry, probability and statistics. The aim of this unit is to explore more deeply concepts that are foundational to understandings in mathematics education in primary contexts. You will explore a range of teaching processes that support the development of learning opportunities for primary aged children so that they can actively engage in problem solving and make meaning of their world from a mathematical perspective. The unit includes the following topics:

  • The pedagogical approaches that currently influence the field of mathematics education;
  • The concepts, skills and processes associated with teaching, algebra, geometry, and statistics and probability;
  • Pedagogical approaches, teaching strategies and inclusive practices for mathematics and numeracy education;
  • Assessment strategies (informal and formative)
  • Interpreting assessment data to evaluate student learning and considerations of how these can be used to inform modifications to teaching practice; and
  • Communicating mathematics to a variety of audiences.

Learning Approaches

In this unit you will learn through engaging in the following:

  • Workshops (online and/or face-to-face);
  • Online self-directed learning;
  • Personal research and readings; and
  • Collaborative activities with peers.

Feedback on Learning and Assessment

You will gain feedback in this unit through participation in weekly workshops with academics and peers. You will receive written feedback on your summative assessment from teaching staff. Feedback to you is provided through opportunities for reflection, discussion and peer-feedback in workshops and in online activities.

Assessment

Overview

There are two assessment items in this unit:

1. Communication Artefact - this will provide you with an opportunity to practice the work of teachers in communicating with parents/carers around curriculum topics.

2. The timed online assessment - this requires you to apply your learning from this unit to a set of real world classroom-based scenarios.

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: Communication Artefact

You will create a communication artefect (for example, a newsletter, website article) informing carers/parents on the important role mathematics plays in the lives of children in primary school and how it contributes to their development. The artefact must include pedagogical practices and resources (including ICTs) that best support learning and development, and Inclusion strategies for diverse learners.

You will focus on a topic of mathematics (in an area of algebra or geometry), drawing on literature, research by professionals in the field, policy and curricula.


This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.

Weight: 50
Length: 1500 words (or equivalent)
Individual/Group: Individual
Due (indicative): Week 5
Related Unit learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 5

Assessment: Timed online assessment

You will be presented with real world examples and be required to apply your understanding of primary mathematics education and your conceptual knowledge of Algebra, Geometry, Probability and Statistics. This will involve reasoning, problem solving and discussing ways to adjust teaching and learning in response to student needs.

 

Weight: 50
Individual/Group: Individual
Due (indicative): During central examination period
Related Unit learning outcomes: 2, 3, 4

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.

The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.

You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.

Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.

Risk Assessment Statement

There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with the general conduct of this unit. Workplace health and safety protocols in relation to computer use will apply.

Standards/Competencies

This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

1 Professional Knowledge: Know students and how they learn

  1. Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students
    Relates to: Communication Artefact
  2. Understand how students learn
    Relates to: Communication Artefact, Timed online assessment
  3. Students with diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
    Relates to: Communication Artefact
  4. Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities
    Relates to: Communication Artefact, Timed online assessment

2 Professional Knowledge: Know the content and how to teach it

  1. Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area
    Relates to: Communication Artefact, Timed online assessment
  2. Literacy and numeracy strategies
    Relates to: Communication Artefact, Timed online assessment

3 Professional Practice: Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

  1. Establish challenging learning goals
    Relates to: Timed online assessment
  2. Use teaching strategies
    Relates to: Timed online assessment
  3. Select and use resources
    Relates to: Communication Artefact
  4. Engage parents/carers in the educative process
    Relates to: Communication Artefact

5 Professional Practice: Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

  1. Assess student learning
    Relates to: Timed online assessment
  2. Interpret student data
    Relates to: Timed online assessment

7 Professional Engagement: Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

  1. Engage with the parents/carers
    Relates to: Communication Artefact

Course Learning Outcomes

This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.

ED49 Bachelor of Education (Primary)

  1. Knowledgeable: Apply professional knowledge of learning areas, learners and learning.
    Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO4, Communication Artefact, Timed online assessment
  2. Scholarly: Consider the ways in which educational theory and research inform and impact teaching practice.
    Relates to: ULO2, Communication Artefact, Timed online assessment
  3. Inclusive: Plan for culturally secure, supportive, caring, inclusive and positive learning environments.
    Relates to: ULO3, Communication Artefact, Timed online assessment
  4. Responsive: Interpret data, policy and legislative requirements to inform professional decisions about practice.
    Relates to: ULO4, Timed online assessment
  5. Communicative: Engage and communicate effectively and professionally.
    Relates to: ULO5, Communication Artefact