![[ Contents ]](http://handbook.murdoch.edu.au/images/nav/contents.gif){kind=small}
![[ Search ]](http://handbook.murdoch.edu.au/images/nav/search.gif){kind=small}
![[ Changes ]](http://handbook.murdoch.edu.au/images/nav/changes.gif){kind=small}
![[ Glossary ]](http://handbook.murdoch.edu.au/images/nav/glossary.gif){kind=small}
![[ Index ]](http://handbook.murdoch.edu.au/images/nav/index.gif){kind=small}
![[ More Info ]](http://handbook.murdoch.edu.au/images/nav/moreinfo.gif){kind=small}
![[ Murdoch ]](http://handbook.murdoch.edu.au/images/nav/murdoch.gif){kind=small}
Handbook 2010 |
 |
 |
Units: Lists and Search | Foundation Units | Discipline areas | Teaching Periods and Census Dates ... See also Courses | Minors | Booklists | Unit Information Page |
Cultural Mathematics (EDU162) |
|
Points: |
3 |
Enrolment Options: |
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external |
Description: |
This unit is designed for future teachers and others interested in mathematics. In order to understand the nature and role of mathematics in our culture, attention will focus on its processes and pedagogy, its history and achievements, its relation to society and culture. Content: number, space, measurement, chance and data and some mathematical modelling. Students in the 200-level offering will complete an additional project related to teaching secondary school mathematics. The unit is supported by extensive online resources. |
Contact time: |
Lectures/workshops: 4 hours per week. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil. |
Quota: |
This unit is subject to quota. Quota is due to limited resources and applies to the Rockingham offering. Preference will be given to students in the BEd (Primary) at Rockingham campus. |
Used in these Courses: |
Education (BEd) [Early Childhood and Primary Teaching] (Four Years) |
Cultural Mathematics (EDU262)as for EDU162, except as follows |
|
Points: |
4 |
Enrolment Options: |
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external |
Prerequisites: |
Nil. |
Quota: |
This unit is not subject to quota. |
Used in these Courses: |
Education (Graduate) (BEd) [Secondary Teaching] (Two Years) |
Students should ensure they are familiar with the University's internal legislation, including provisions specifically relevant to their studies. See the University Regulations and Rules.
Students who have successfully completed a unit may not enrol for credit in any subsequent version of that unit, even if under a different code and/or title, nor in any parallel lower- or higher-level version. Students enrolled in a higher-level version of a unit are required to demonstrate advanced analytical skills and/or use of advanced research tools in assignments modified for that level.
Cancellation of Courses, Minors and Units
The University reserves the right to cancel, without notice, any course, major, minor or unit if the number of students enrolled falls below limits set by the University.