SSS027 Mathematics for Teachers (4)
CSU Discipline Area: Unallocated to a CSU Discipline code (OTHER)
Duration: One session (or one term)
Abstract:
This subject will provide a comprehensive review of mathematics knowledge required of students studying within a Bachelor of Education (Primary) or Bachelor of Education (Primary and Early Childhood) or Bachelor of Education (K-12 Middle Schooling). This self paced short course will enable students to build on prior knowledge and develop deeper understanding of the links and patterns in mathematics.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Bathurst | Term 2 |
| Distance | Bathurst | Term 3 |
| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SSS027
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Confidently, without the use of a calculator, work with all types of numbers.
- Be comfortable with using the language of mathematics.
- Be able to work with concepts of space and measurement
- Be familiar with techniques for data collection and reporting
- Be familiar with pre-algebra concepts
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Whole number properties and operations
- Decimal number properties and operations
- Fractional number properties, operations and applications
- Applications of percentages
- Measurement and space
- Properties of shapes
- Data collection and presentation
- Chance and probability
- Introduction to patterns
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.