Task Description:

There are two parts in the Assessment Task 1. You must complete both Part 1 and Part 2.

Part 1: In the content of week 1, you were asked to consider some statements about people’s beliefs about mathematics. Choose one of these statements and describe arguments for and against this statement. Answer this question even if you have disagreed with the statement you are discussing.
Part 2:
Using insights from Torrijos-Muelas et al. (2021), write a reflective piece exploring your understanding of the neuromyth of 'left brain–right brain dominance' in mathematics education. Consider how the persistence of this misconception might influence or potentially hinder the professional practice of teachers and preservice teachers.

Completion of this Assessment Task relates to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) 2.1

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 3

Weight:

15 %

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CRITERION

Task Description:

Part 1
Use the critical numeracy framework to critique the two short media articles that you will find under Content, Resources for Assessment 2.
For each of the articles:
• Describe and explain the mathematical terminology in the article that the reader would have to know to understand the article. Describe this terminology within the context of the article with appropriate examples. For example, if the article includes percentages, you will need to describe what a percentage is. Do not include words such as ‘before’ or ‘after’ but stick to what would be considered to be mathematical terms. If in doubt, place a question on the Assignment 2 discussion board.
• Describe the major conclusion(s) of the article including the reasoning given for this/these conclusion(s). For example, the article might suggest that we should all avoid drinking cow’s milk because the people in their study all suffered from colds.
• Explain whether or not you think the evidence provided in the article is convincing. Do not go and find the original sources of the articles. What other information do you think needs to be included before you can be sure that the conclusion(s) is/are valid? Explain your reasoning. For example, you may wish to know how many people were in the study. [1500 words to here]
Part 2
• Go to the Australian Curriculum V.9 for your specialisation. Go to General Capabilities and then Numeracy and read what this document says about the numeracy requirements in your specialisation. How prepared do you feel to teach the numeracy demands for your specialisation? Which areas do you need to work on so that you can improve learning opportunities for your students? [500 words]

Completion of this Assessment Task relates to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) 2.5, 6.1

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

Task Description:

This assignment is in two parts. This assignment is suitable for your portfolio.
Part 1
Choose an explicit teaching activity from a learning area other than mathematics but incorporates a numeracy principle/concept. If you are in the VET sector you may like to choose something from your area of expertise.
Using Prezi or PowerPoint, prepare a talk that would be suitable for an audience of fellow teachers, describing the activity. Provide the script and slides for your proposed talk (you will not actually give the talk) making sure that you include:
•
A description of the explicit teaching activity including the target year level/curriculum area.
• A detailed explanation of the mathematics/numeracy involved.
• How the activity supports the development of fluency within one or more of the six mathematical strands: Number, Algebra, Measurement, Geometry, Statistics and Probability.
• Justify the integration of numeracy in this activity, how it enhances students' understanding of the non-mathematical subject area for which the activity was designed.
[1200 words to here]*

Make sure you include all references presented in APA style.
Part 2
Between Week 3 and Week 12, you were asked to contribute weekly discussions featuring a challenging problem-solving activity from a non-mathematics curriculum area, each requiring the integration of the numeracy concept explored that week. Drawing on these discussion boards, select three ideas you found particularly useful. Reflect on why these ideas resonated with you and explain how you would incorporate them into your classroom practice, either during your teaching placement or throughout your teaching career. [800 words]
Presentation instructions:
• Prezi users: Submit the script in a Word document with a link to the Prezi slides. Make sure you identify the points in the script where the slides need to change.

*NB: Only the words in the script are included in the word count, not the words in the slides.

Completion of this Assessment Task relates to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) 2.1, 2.5, 3.5

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

45 %

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CRITERION