Course Title: Support students' mathematics learning
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: TCHE5888C
Course Title: Support students' mathematics learning
School: 360T Education
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4349 - Certificate IV in Education Support
Course Contact: Soosan Kian
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 9183
Course Contact Email: soosan.kian@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Armen Dickranian armen.dickranian@rmit.edu.au 9925 9494
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
No specific pre-requisite and co-requisite.
Course Description
This unit focuses on the skills and knowledge required by education support workers to work with teachers to support students in pre-primary, primary and secondary to develop mathematics skills in number and algebra, measurements and geometry, and statistics and probability as included in current curriculum documents. It provides skills and knowledge to enable education support workers to work with the teacher to develop resources to reinforce mathematics skills for across the curriculum and to support students in their development of skills.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCEDS019 Support students' mathematics learning |
Element: |
1. Facilitate application of mathematics skills for numeracy |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify concept strands of mathematics included in current curriculum documents 1.2 Explore and explain a variety of numeracy demands and opportunities in daily life 1.3 Demonstrate the different functions of mathematics using activities and examples 1.4 Monitor students' understanding and use of mathematics through observation, listening and conversation, and provide information to teachers to inform planning 1.5 Identify factors affecting acquisition of mathematics skills for numeracy and discuss with the teacher/s |
Element: |
2. Support students to develop mathematics skills for numerate understanding |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Determine strategies for supporting students in the application of mathematics skills in consultation with the teacher/s 2.2 Implement planned strategies, including learning environments, activities and resources to enhance the abilities of students and address their individual needs 2.3 Encourage students to problem-solve using mathematics knowledge and skills in everyday life contexts 2.4 Use explicit talk to focus students on specific mathematics knowledge and skills |
Element: |
3. Enhance students’ mathematics knowledge and skills through structured activities |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use accurate mathematics terminology and concepts, as planned with teacher/s, to support students' learning 3.2 Encourage students to improve mental computation and calculation skills using strategies appropriate to students' developmental levels 3.3 Ensure students check for reasonableness of solutions when calculating, using a range of strategies including estimating and technology 3.4 Encourage students and build their confidence to attempt problem-solving that requires the use of mathematics knowledge and skills |
Learning Outcomes
This unit develops the skills and knowledge required by education support workers to work with teachers to support students in pre-primary, primary and secondary to develop mathematics skills in number and algebra, measurements and geometry, and statistics and probability as included in current curriculum documents. It develops skills and knowledge to enable education support workers to work with the teacher to develop resources to reinforce mathematics skills for across the curriculum and to support students in their development of skills.On successful completion of this unit, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is part of Certificate IV in Education Support program. You will study this unit with other units on the same day. Your program consists of face to face teaching, Unsupervised Directed Study and you are required to participate in compulsory work placement. It is strongly advised you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency. You are not required to attend to complete Unsupervised Directed Study, however you are expected to complete the work given and will at times be required to show evidence the work has been completed. Your Unsupervised Directed Study will be posted on Blackboard.
The student learning experience will be facilitated through participation in a range of activities:
- Work Placement
- Group discussion
- Research assignments
- Guest speakers
- Oral and/or written questions on "What if?" scenarios
- Realistic simulations and role play
- Practical demonstrations and direct observation of actual work and simulated work practice
- Oral Presentations
- Individual and group projects - Completing the projects will include negotiated independent study time and practical work relevant to the unit of competency.
Teaching Schedule
This unit will be delivered weekly.
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources. Should the teaching schedule change students will be advised via blackboard.
Library Orientation & an RMIT Online Systems Information Session will be scheduled during the first two weeks of your program. Information about student services, rights and responsibilities is contained in your student diary.
Week | Elements | |
1 |
Positive memory of mathematics when in primary school What is numeracy and how is it used in daily life? |
1 |
2 | Numerical systems Open Ended Questions Individual and small group numeracy activities |
1,3 |
3 | Fundamental functions of numeracy Factors and prime numbers |
1,2 |
4 |
Focus on probability Individual and small group numeracy activities |
2,3 |
5 | Emphasis on methodology The importance of place value |
1 |
6 |
Focus on games Individual and small group numeracy activities |
2,3 |
7 | Subtraction scenario Game overview - Unders and Overs |
1,3 |
8 | Individual and small group numeracy activities Assessment Task 1 - Overview of Fundamental Operations |
1,3 |
9 | Focus on directed numbers |
1,2,3 |
10 |
Theory vs Application - discussion
|
1,2 |
11 | Introduction to fractions (addition and subtraction) | 1 |
12 | Equivalent fractions Multiplication and division of fractions |
1 |
13 | Conceptualising fractions with percentages and decimals |
2,3 |
14 | Comparing methods of long multiplication | 1,3 |
15 |
Problem solving strategies Assessment task 2 - Calculations and Visual representations of fractions |
2 |
16 | Problem solving cont’d
Individual and small group numeracy activities |
2 |
17 |
Overview / Feedback for Assessment Task 2 Review of supporting students' mathematics learning/workplacement |
2,3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT
There are no set texts in this course. RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through handouts, our online systems and access to facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources. It is recommended that you bring:
• Display folder with plastic sleeves
• Highlighter pens
• Notebook or loose leaf paper
• Headphones
• USB (Memory stick)
Overview of Assessment
This unit is part of an integrated program. You must demonstrate Performance and Knowledge Evidence of the unit in order to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by:
• Oral or written questioning
• oral presentations
• Assignments and projects
• Direct observation of actual work practice
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
• Work-based activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program manager or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
The Student Charter www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/supporting-learning-and-teaching/student-charter/ summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT University student as well as the responsibilities of the university.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which can be found on the RMIT University website at: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Tasks
- Assessment task 1 (Week 8) - Overview of Fundamental Operations
- Assessment task 2 (Week 15) - Calculation and Visual representations of Fractions
- Assessment task 3 (Week 6-17) - Observation/Demonstration in work placement
Assessment tasks in this unit are assessed using the following competency based results:
CC - Competency Credit
CA - Competency achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
All Assessment tasks should be submitted by the due date. If an extension is required please contact your teacher and/or Coordinator before the due date.
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work.
All assessment tasks including electronically recorded student work will be kept by the University for student feedback and to meet government requirements.
Resubmissions:
If you are found to be Not Yet Competent in a Course Assessment Task you may be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission. The highest grade you will receive if your resubmission is successful is ‘CA’
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency and with the critical aspects of assessment for each unit.
Other Information
Attendance - The major learning experience involves participating in face to face classes. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback - Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Students may be asked to attend interviews with relevant teachers and Program Coordinator to discuss academic progress.
Assessment Academic Progress www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academicprogress
Special Consideration - All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Please see the RMIT website for further information.www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
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