Overview

This topic develops pre‐service teachers’ understandings about how the study of number and algebra complement each other and how these core understandings support student’s investigation and problem‐solving. Student’s understanding of number and algebra is significant for learning and progress in mathematics and will be explored through the use of the … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

The topic aims to:

  • Review contemporary literature about the teaching and learning of number and algebra in primary school settings
  • Develop pre‐service teachers’ capacity to develop students’ understandings of number and algebra through investigation and problem‐solving
  • Equip pre‐service teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively teach number and algebra and evaluate students’ progression
  • Introduce pre‐service teachers to approaches which support students’ capacity in applying their developing knowledge of number and algebra

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Articulate a philosophy of teaching and learning mathematics
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Evidence their own working knowledge of number and algebra
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Demonstrate a working knowledge of what to teach in number and algebra aligned with relevant curricula of primary school settings
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Articulate an understanding of approaches which support children’s capacity in applying their developing knowledge of number and algebra

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