Mathematics Education: Primary 2

This subject further develops Teacher Candidates’ mathematical content knowledge and mathematical pedagogical content knowledge for effective teaching and learning of Mathematics in Victorian Primary Schools. The content focus is Measurement and Geometry using the four proficiency strands from the Australian/Victorian Curricula. Teacher Candidates will analyse the development of key concepts in Measurement and Geometry. Within this strand, Teacher Candidates will analyse the development of key concepts in primary mathematics and identify critical progression points for children’s learning. They will consider typical conceptions and misconceptions held by children, their likely causes, diagnostic tools to diagnose them and teaching strategies for changing them.