Underpinning this paper are the themes covered in the previous TEACH214 compulsory paper based around conceptual understanding in mathematics and effective teaching pedagogy. These themes include: relating mathematics to our real-life experiences; problem solving; the influence of attitudes, values and beliefs on mathematical teaching and learning; catering for diverse learners; culturally responsive pedagogies; conceptual understanding in mathematics alongside procedural application; using equipment and resources to support mathematical teaching and understanding.

Incorporating and building on the above themes, the main themes of this paper include:
Examining various assessment tools in available in mathematics education, with particular emphasis on diagnostic and formative
assessment; exploring the learning progressions in mathematics teaching and learning through frameworks and their relationship with the New Zealand Curriculum Levels; awareness of the significance of pedagogical content knowledge in the mathematics classroom; evidence based intervention and quality teaching in the mathematics classroom.

This paper spans Trimesters A and B. Students must attend all timetabled weekly tutorials and/or lectures. Trimester A: there will be one two-hour tutorial each week for 12 weeks. Trimester B: Pre-practicum there will be one week with two 2-hour tutorials. Post-practicum there will be two 2-hour tutorials each week for five weeks.

There will also be two teaching components: (i) an in-school diagnostic assessment of children; (ii) an evidence-based teaching of a series of lessons.

The required readings for this paper are available on Talis at:

https://rl.talis.com/3/waikato/lists/1319798F-5CA0-693D-3CC4-7FAC6F54F618.html?login=1

This readings list can also be accessed via the Readings List on Moodle or the readings List tab on the library home page.