| Semester 1, 2020 Online | |
| Short Description: | Learning Difficulties: Maths |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Education |
| Student contribution band : | National Priority - Teaching |
| ASCED code : | 070113 - Teacher Education: Special Edu |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
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Rationale
It has been estimated that between 5% and 8% of school-age students have some form of difficulty with mathematical learning. In today's diverse classrooms it is vital for educators to ensure that all students have access to and can participate in the curriculum offered. The area of mathematics is no exception.
Synopsis
This course offers postgraduate students an opportunity to explore current issues in mathematics education and how these issues relate to inclusion in today's diverse classrooms. Prevention and intervention of learning difficulties in mathematics in the classroom is a major focus. Effectively teaching students with long term mathematics learning disabilities will also be examined in this course.
Objectives
The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item(s) that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective are shown in parenthesis. On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of current issues and theories in mathematics education and inclusion (Assignment 1);
- demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of effective pedagogy in terms of meeting the mathematical learning needs of students in the inclusive classroom (Assignments 1 and 2);
- develop an inclusive mathematical program aimed at prevention of mathematical difficulties (Assignment 2);
- demonstrate competence in written language and scholarly writing including correct spelling, grammar and bibliographic referencing (Assignments 1 and 2);
- detail effective instructional interventions for students with mathematics learning disabilities (Assignment 2).
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Current Issues in diversity and inclusion; mathematics education | 20.00 |
| 2. | Addressing common mathematical difficulties in the inclusive classroom | 20.00 |
| 3. | Assessment | 10.00 |
| 4. | Implementing a mathematics program 鈥� including differentiation of mathematics instruction and working with others | 30.00 |
| 5. | Instructional interventions for students with mathematics learning disabilities | 20.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=01&subject1=EDU8326)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference materials
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Directed 精东传媒app | 80.00 |
| Independent 精东传媒app | 85.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSIGNMENT 1 | 40 | 40 | 25 Mar 2020 | |
| ASSIGNMENT 2 | 60 | 60 | 03 Jun 2020 |
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
There is no examination in this course. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Not applicable. -
精东传媒app Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene 精东传媒app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment notes
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APA style is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use APA style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The APA style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide at .
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To complete Assignments 1 and 2 it is highly recommended to have access to a mainstream classroom or a group of students who demonstrate difficulties in mathematics in mainstream classrooms for at least 3 months.
Other requirements
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Students will require access to e-mail and Internet access to UConnect for this course.