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EMM450 Mathematics (8)
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This subject seeks to develop students' knowledge and skills in the area of K-6 mathematics education, and to develop a classroom competent level of pedagogical content knowledge through experiences that model good teaching practice soundly supported by research in mathematics education. The subject describes how children construct mathematical ideas and challenges students to examine the way in which they personally make mathematical meaning within the context of the K-6 school curriculum. Students are encouraged to think about the way children socially construct mathematical ideas and understandings and proficiencies. Key approaches to the planning and enactment of teaching as best practice in mathematics education to achieve these results is pursued. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: EMM450
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Teacher Education |
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Enrolment restrictions|
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Primary Education Studies for Ontario. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be familiar with the Ontario expectations for mathematics in K-6 as articulated in The Kindergarten Programs, The Ontario Mathematics Curriculum and global perspectives on mathematics education curriculum;
- have developed understandings of learning processes through which young children socially construct their own mathematical knowledge and disposition towards mathematical processes;
- have developed a theoretical model of mathematics education and the processes of mathematics learning;
- be able to develop appropriate assessment strategies which meet the needs of all learners and reflect current Ministry of Ontario documents;
- be able to create learning environments and culturally relevant, responsive pedagogies that are realistic and authentic to a variety of learners (e.g. ELL, struggling students, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, disengaged learners, special needs, gifted) which take into account provincial policy documents;
- be able to use in-depth knowledge of how young children develop specific mathematical concepts and proficiencies to plan and implement differentiated instruction appropriate to the teaching of mathematics content areas, particularly ways to address students' common misconceptions;
- understand ways in which mathematics can be effectively integrated to meet expectations across subjects to support student learning and achievement; and
- be able to appraise children's skills in basic mathematics and teach as appropriate using appropriate resources and contemporary technologies.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Exploring mathematics as a learner and future teacher using appropriate resources and contemporary technologies;
- Socio-cultural, linguistic and social justice issues in mathematics classrooms;
- Curriculum key ideas and mathematical processes;
- Problem solving, communication, student observation;
- How students learn mathematics: practical and theoretical perspectives;
- Young learners and early mathematics concepts;
- Planning, assessment and evaluation;
- Patterning and algebra;
- Geometry and spatial sense;
- Measurement;
- Data management and probability; and
- Number sense.
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Specialised Resources|
Students require a laptop computer and/or appropriate mobile device.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
