Primary Mathematics 2B: Statistics, Algebra and Number

About this subject

• What you'll learn

  Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching of the mathematics in Data, Chance, Algebra and Number, necessary for interpreting student assessment data and evaluating student learning for the purposes of keeping accurate and reliable records of student achievement and modifying teaching practices (GTSD 2.1.1, 3.1.1, 3.5.1, 3.6.1, 5.1.1, 5.4.1, 5.5.1);
  2. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet specific learning needs across the full range of abilities, taking into account the impact of culture and linguistic backgrounds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners, and for planning and preparing outcomes-based mathematics programs for years K–12 (GTSD 1.4.1, 1.5.1, 1.6.1);
  3. know and understand numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching mathematics to provide children with opportunities to build on their existing mathematical understandings and numeracy, including strategies that address priority areas (GTSD 2.4.1, 2.5.1);
  4. demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources including ICT to engage students in their learning (GTSD 2.6.1, 3.4.1); and
  5. demonstrate an understanding of working with data and basic statistical literacy including planning, gathering and applying data to solve problems in an effective learning and teaching sequence (GTSD 2.2.1, 2.5.1).

• Topics covered

• Description

• Assessments

• Textbooks

• About University of New England

Entry requirements

Part of a degree

To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

• UNE-SPE-DEG-2025 - Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education (Primary)

Others

Candidature in the Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education Primary.

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
• Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your subjects, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
• Other requirements -

  Textbook requirements:
  Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
  Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
  Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL

This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.