Primary Mathematics Curriculum Methods
- Education
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 172 pages
- 16 units
This course introduces the basic fundamentals of primary mathematics curriculum. It aims to contribute to the personal development of students by enhancing mathematics knowledge, skills, and understanding. It develops problem-solving skills, creative talents, and the ability to handle abstractions and generalisations. The course fosters an appreciation of mathematics' creative and aesthetic aspects, promoting confidence and competence in everyday life, work, and leisure.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Basic knowledge of mathematics
- Understanding of educational principles
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PED144, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PED144 · UNIT 2: FEATURES OF THE NEW 9-YEAR BASIC MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM
5.0 SUMMARY Mathematics develops in the pupils the ability to acquire basic skills in numeracy and use these skills to solve problems. It also helps them to estimate and make or calculate approximations and to interpret graphs and arrangements of numerical data.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the goals and objectives of mathematics education.
- Discuss the features of the new 9-year basic mathematics curriculum.
- Apply effective mathematics instruction techniques.
- Explain cognitive development theories and their application to mathematics teaching.
- Use various classroom assessment techniques.
- State and use basic number properties.
What it prepares you for
- Primary School Teacher
- Mathematics Educator
- Curriculum Developer
- Educational Consultant
- Instructional Designer
- Education
- Curriculum Development
- Educational Research
- Textbook Publishing
- Teacher Training
- Calculators
- Geoboards
- Base-10 Blocks
- Online Educational Games
- Interactive Whiteboards
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Cognitive Development and Mathematics Learning
Unit 2: Piaget Theory of Intellectual Development and Mathematics
Abstract concepts of cognitive development theories require critical thinking and analysis.
- Module 3: Instructional Methods in Mathematics
Unit 3: Facilitating Development of Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching
Applying metacognitive strategies effectively requires understanding of diverse learning styles and explicit teaching methods.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 40 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Basics Issues in Mathematics Education
Unit 1: Aims and Objectives of Teaching Mathematics · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Understanding the importance of mathematics in daily life.. Reflect on the aims and objectives of teaching mathematics.. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment..
Unit 2: Features of the New 9-Year Basic Mathematics Curriculum · 2 hours
Study the features of the new 9-year basic mathematics curriculum.. Discuss mathematics as problem-solving, communication, and reasoning.. Complete self-assessment exercises..
- Week 2Module 1: Basics Issues in Mathematics Education
Unit 3: Components of Effective Mathematics Instruction · 3 hours
Explore components of effective mathematics instruction.. Understand concept formation and teaching methodologies.. Practice concrete-to-abstract teaching sequences..
- Week 3Module 1: Basics Issues in Mathematics Education
Unit 4: Mathematics Instruction for Students with Learning Difficulties · 3 hours
Learn about mathematics instruction for students with learning difficulties.. Study explicit and systematic instruction, self-instruction, peer tutoring, and visual representations.. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment..
- Week 4Module 2: Cognitive Development and Mathematics Learning
Unit 1: Gagne's Hierarchy of Concept and Meaning and Mathematics Learning · 3 hours
Identify Gagne's Hierarchy of Concept and Meaning.. Explain how present-day mathematics teaching violates Gagne's Principle.. Discuss the implications of Gagne's Hierarchy to mathematics teaching..
- Week 5Module 2: Cognitive Development and Mathematics Learning
Unit 2: Piaget Theory of Intellectual Development and Mathematics · 3 hours
Identify Piaget's stages of intellectual development.. Distinguish between assimilation and accommodation.. Discuss the implications of Piaget's stages to mathematics teaching..
- Week 6Module 2: Cognitive Development and Mathematics Learning
Unit 3: Writing Objectives Using Bloom's Taxonomy · 3 hours
State Bloom's taxonomy of educational objectives.. Identify the attributes of each level of the taxonomy.. Practice writing behavioural objectives using Bloom's Taxonomy..
- Week 7Module 2: Cognitive Development and Mathematics Learning
Unit 4: Innovations in the Teaching of Mathematics · 3 hours
List and discuss innovative methods of teaching mathematics.. Explore play-way, laboratory, and inducto-deductive methods.. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment..
- Week 8Module 3: Instructional Methods in Mathematics
Unit 1: Factors Affecting Learning · 3 hours
Identify factors affecting learning, including motivation and intellectual ability.. State the components of a lesson plan.. Discuss the tutorial method..
- Week 9Module 3: Instructional Methods in Mathematics
Unit 2: Analyses of the Teaching Methods · 3 hours
List methods of teaching mathematics.. Employ various methods in teaching primary mathematics.. Distinguish between the various methods..
- Week 10Module 3: Instructional Methods in Mathematics
Unit 3: Facilitating Development of Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching · 3 hours
Explain metacognitive strategies.. State the critical elements of metacognitive strategies.. Implement the strategy in mathematics classroom..
- Week 11Module 4: Assessment in Mathematics Education and Basic Mathematics Properties
Unit 1: Classroom Assessment Technique · 3 hours
State the characteristics of classroom assessment.. Mention the assumptions on which classroom assessment is based.. Distinguish between the assumptions..
- Week 12Module 4: Assessment in Mathematics Education and Basic Mathematics Properties
Unit 2: Purpose and Tools of Assessment · 3 hours
State the purpose of assessment.. Distinguish between the content principle, the learning principle, and the equity principle.. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment..
- Week 13Module 4: Assessment in Mathematics Education and Basic Mathematics Properties
Unit 3: Basic Number Properties: Associative, Commutative and Distributive · 3 hours
State the distributive, associative, and commutative properties of numbers.. Apply these properties to solve arithmetic and simple algebraic problems.. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.
- Create concept maps linking Units 1-4 in each module.
- Practice writing behavioral objectives using Bloom's Taxonomy (Unit 2.3).
- Apply different teaching methods to sample mathematics problems (Module 3).
- Understand the purpose and tools of assessment (Unit 4.2).
- Memorize and apply basic number properties (Units 4.3 and 4.4).
- Allocate study time evenly across all modules and units.
- Form study groups to discuss challenging concepts and share notes.
- Use past examination papers to familiarize yourself with the exam format and question types.
- Focus on understanding the underlying principles rather than rote memorization.
- Practice solving a variety of problems from each unit.
- Review all self-assessment exercises and their solutions.
- Create flashcards for key terms and definitions.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PED144 about?
This course introduces the basic fundamentals of primary mathematics curriculum. It aims to contribute to the personal development of students by enhancing mathematics knowledge, skills, and understanding. It develops problem-solving skills, creative talents, and the ability to handle abstractions and generalisations. The course fosters an appreciation of mathematics' creative and aesthetic aspects, promoting confidence and competence in everyday life, work, and leisure.
How many units does PED144 have?
PED144, Primary Mathematics Curriculum Methods, has 16 units across 4 modules, over 172 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PED144?
PED144 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Education.
Is PED144 hard?
PED144 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does PED144 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.
How is PED144 assessed?
PED144 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What do I need before starting PED144?
Basic knowledge of mathematics Understanding of educational principles
What can I do with PED144?
Primary School Teacher, Mathematics Educator, Curriculum Developer, Educational Consultant and Instructional Designer.