Mathematical Understandings

Hi thank you for writing my second assignment after receiving a pass + for the order number 26937 I'm happy that you do my second assignment as it is very hard to get pass in this Australian Master of Teaching course please try to do very well as I need another pass or better to complete the unit overall. I did attach the lecturers video instruction to this order please take time to listen to her. Take no WIKIPEDIA only academic relevant Reference, and be careful with Deli websites and reference , as the lecturer could smell I use writing services .


Length:
1500 words (approx.)
Single sided, 1.5 line spacing, min 12 point font, APA reference style.
Weighting:
50% (both Assessment 1 and 2 must be satisfactorily passed to successfully pass the unit)
Outcomes:
1, 2, 3
Orientation
This assessment task provides you with an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of early years mathematical concept development in accordance with contemporary curriculum materials. Work on this task will assist the synthesis of your conceptual and pedagogical early years mathematics knowledge. This assessment assists you to develop capabilities aligned with the ( Australian )Queensland College of Teachers Professional Standards. In particular this assessment addresses the first cluster of teaching standards which focuses on teaching and learning, and the teacher’s role in designing and managing individual and group learning experiences. To create an effective learning experience, attention must be given to safe, supportive and stimulating learning environments, and effective relationships with families and the community must be fostered (Cluster two).


Your Task
Part A: Nominate and explain the conceptual context (approx. 1000 words)
Choose one mathematics strand from mathematics curriculum materials (i.e. ACARA). From this conceptual area choose one concept that you aim to develop.

In Part A you are required to explain and review the concept on which you are focussing. This review will include:
A description of the concept
Prior knowledge that is required by the children
Research literature that discusses the concept in context.
Describe how you would teach the focus concept you have chosen.. This part can be presented in a lesson/teaching plan form. Identify and select teaching and learning strategies that support the development of the mathematics concept. Consider:
Group size
Time required, resources needed (concrete, teacher or aide)
Steps in the process of using the resource to develop the mathematical concept
Teacher modeled language
Questions asked of students and questions students might ask. 
Part B (One resource)
Create one resource that you can use to develop your focus concept. The resource is to be incorporated into the lesson plan developed in Part A. Recall all the resources that you have seen in use in classrooms or in the tutorial room and design your own. When designing your resource consider:
The age of the children for whom you are developing the resource; 
The mathematical focus;
Children’s interests and their attention levels; 
How many instructions would be suitable and how formal or informal the resource should be;
Colour and appeal! 
This resource can be modelled on something you have seen before BUT you must customise the theme and/or design to meet your target audience.

After you have created your resource you are required to photograph/record it and write a description of the resource, making reference to the purpose of the resource and the instructions on how to use it. You are required to submit photos (5 – 10 photos)(I could print the pictures if you send me the pictures to my e mail ) of your resource – please take a range of photos depicting the various aspects of your resource. 

You are not required to submit the actual resource – just the photos/record and written description.

The resource you create might be incorporated into your field experience or as a component of your teaching portfolio.

EAP401 Assessment Two: Professional plan Criteria for Assessment

Criteria
Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
Good
Excellent
Demonstrate sound fundamental knowledge of mathematical content, processes and skills through the focus concept and understanding of curriculum requirements. 
15 marks
The nature of focus concept in relation to EC development and current curricula is not clear. 
The nature of focus concept and its contribution to curricula are stated.
The nature of focus concept and its link to EC development and curricula are clearly stated. 
The focus concept is expertly described in accordance with EC development and curricula.
Select and create a resource that meets specified learning goals, curriculum requirements, learning needs, interests and learning styles. Create an engaging age-relevant quality resource. 
15 marks

The resource does not support the focus concept and is inappropriately designed and not engaging.
Resource supports learning objectives and curriculum requirements. Is attractive and appropriate for focus age.
Educational objectives appropriately met through the design of the resource.
Resource is attractive and aim explicit.
Resource and learning focus are highly compatible. Focus concept expertly incorporated into resource. Excellently created, engaging resource.
Identify and select teaching and learning strategies and a resource that support the development of children’s mathematical conceptual knowledge. 
10 marks
Use of resource and associated teaching and learning strategies inadequately and inappropriately described.
Resource use and associated teaching and learning strategies (lesson plan) described adequately. 
Resource use described soundly incorporating a range of relevant pedagogical practices.
Excellent description of the use of the resource considering a range of pedagogical practices such as grouping, language use etc.
Evidence of quality literature sourced.
5 marks
Supporting literature unclear or not related to the topic. 
Too few sources.
Supporting literature is relevant, and limited sources used.
Supporting literature is relevant, of high quality and from a variety of sources.

Relevant current and quality literature used to describe concept using a range of evidence bases.
Correct referencing and written expression. 
5 marks 
Frequent errors in referencing within text and in reference list. Frequent errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation.
Occasional errors in referencing within text and in reference list. Occasional errors in grammar and spelling.
Very few errors in referencing within text and in reference list. Very few errors in grammar and referencing.
Consistent, with no errors in referencing within text and in reference list. No errors in grammar or spelling.