Overview

This topic will prepare preservice teachers to apply contemporary understanding of numeracy in their teaching. Preservice teachers will critically engage with statistical data and be able to analyze purposes and effects of high stakes assessment. They will learn how to interpret student assessment data and to effectively communicate with students … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Prepare preservice teachers with contemporary understanding of numeracy and its application in teaching areas
  • Investigate strategies to effectively teach numeracy in secondary schools
  • Critique the purpose and impact of high stakes assessment both in Australia and internationally
  • Interrogate student assessment data and modify teaching to support learning
  • Explore a range of strategies for reporting to students and parents/caregivers
  • Promote the importance of keeping accurate and reliable records of student achievement and develop strategies for clear and ongoing communication with parents/caregivers

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Synthesise research about contemporary numeracy issues in secondary schooling
2.
Create effective learning experiences that incorporate numeracy in a learning area
3.
Critically engage with statistical data and analyse purposes and effects of high stakes assessment
4.
Interpret student assessment data to evaluate student learning and modify teaching practice.
5.
Formulate a range of strategies for reporting to students and parents/caregivers
6.
Develop effective strategies for keeping accurate and reliable records of student achievement and to communicate effectively with parents/caregivers

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Assumed knowledge

High degree of personal literacy, numeracy and IT skills.