Subject Description

The subject will develop students’ understandings of children’s construction of mathematical and numeracy concepts during the years from Kindergarten to Year 2.

The subject will model explicit numeracy instruction and scaffolding of numerical, spatial, graphical, statistical, and algebraic domains. Students will develop their ability to assess young children’s mathematical understandings and numeracy development. The subject will explore how to create learning experiences for diverse learners, incorporating investigations and digital technologies to enhance the growth of children’s mathematical thinking.

Students will interrogate the NSW Mathematics K-10 Syllabus, with a focus on Kindergarten to Year 2, and with a particular emphasis on the Working Mathematically strand. This subject is included in the Development Phase of the Master of Teaching program.