MTHED502-19A (BLK)

Mathematics Education: Enhancing Thinking and Practice

30 Points

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Te Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Education
Te Hononga Curriculum and Pedagogy

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Convenor(s)

Nigel Calder

Nigel Calder
3564
TCBD.4.03J
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nigel.calder@waikato.ac.nz

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: helen.findlay@waikato.ac.nz
: janene.harris@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper looks at how students’ thinking becomes increasingly sophisticated as their mathematical understanding grows. A particular focus of the paper is the ways that learning in mathematics can be enhanced, including using formative assessment and digital technologies effectively. The focus is on learners’ conceptual understanding and the kinds of strategies they use to solve mathematical problems in classrooms and in everyday life. The paper also focuses on how research findings can be used to improve teaching and learning.

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Paper Structure

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Taught through evening and block sessions, plus on-line discussion.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • explore what mathematical thinking means and how to develop thinking in mathematics
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  • focus on developmental changes in mathematical thinking and various frameworks designed to help teachers assess numeracy
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  • critically examine the clinical interview method as a means for exploring conceptual understanding
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  • explore what it means to be an effective teacher of numeracy and how research findings can be used for the purposes of improving the teaching and learning of numeracy.
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Assignment 1
25 Mar 2019
4:00 PM
25
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2. Assignment 2
10 Jun 2019
9:00 AM
45
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3. Assignment 3
25 May 2019
9:00 AM
15
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4. Assignment 4
13 Jun 2019
4:00 PM
10
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5. Assignment 5
14 Jun 2019
4:00 PM
5
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Paper readings are available from Waikato Print. You must be fully enrolled to be able to purchase your required readings. Paper readings can be purchased either physically from Waikato Print by handing an order form and your student ID card to staff who will take your payment or you can buy online through the Shopping Mall. The form of payment for an on-line purchase is by credit card and readings will be couriered to you at a cost of $6.00.

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Online Support

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Online support is available from the lecturer through the course moodle site and the library online support
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Workload

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There is an expected workload of 300 hours in total.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

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Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: HDCO500

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