SSS069 Prep for Teaching Maths 2 (Measurement and Geometry) (0)

Prep for Teaching Maths 2 (Measurement and Geometry)' is the second in a suite of three Studylink enabling subjects designed to address core Numeracy skills required by teachers to demonstrate the minimum standard as set by the Australian Government. All students enrolled in an initial teacher education course are required to sit and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE). This subject covers core numeracy content in the content areas of Measurement and Geometry, including non-calculator skills and working mathematically, which can assist students in preparation for such a test.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2019.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

SY/US

Duration

One session

School

Faculty of Arts and Education

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to calculate the areas of composite shapes, and the surface areas of rectangular and triangular prisms;
  • be able to interpret very small and very large units of measurement, uses scientific notation, and rounds to significant figures;
  • be able to apply trigonometry, given diagrams, to solve problems involving angles of elevation and depression;
  • be able to apply the properties of similar figures and scale drawings;
  • be able to use maps and plans;
  • be able to select and use appropriate problem solving strategies; and
  • be able to work confidently without a calculator in the content of the subject.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Perimeters and areas of squares, rectangles, triangles and circles
  • Perimeters and areas of composite shapes composed of the above
  • Surface areas of rectangular prisms including cylinders and triangular prisms
  • Significant figures including rounding of calculations using scientific notation
  • Right-angled triangle trigonometry including calculation of angels of elevation and depression
  • Similar polygons and scale factor
  • Interpretation of distances and directions using scale plans and maps

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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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