Mathematics Education: Primary 3

This subject extends and consolidates Teacher Candidates’ mathematical content knowledge and mathematical pedagogical content knowledge for the effective teaching and learning of Mathematics in Victorian Primary Schools. The content focus is Statistics and Probability, and Number and Algebra using the four proficiency strands from the Australian/Victorian Curricula.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.