Maths 1 – Assessment 2

Assignment 2 – Mathematical tasks

Due Dates: 2nd October, 2018

Length: 1,000 words

Mark Loading: 20%

This task has three aspects: Part A, Part B, and Part C

Part A: Students read and respond to 3 of the subject readings (including Chapter 2: Understanding number and
counting from Haycock & Cockburn, 2017) and link their reading to the teaching and learning of mathematics for prior
to school children (birth to five years).

 Students write a brief summary of their 3 readings, with links to their personal and/or professional experiences
with mathematics as a learner or teacher.
 The summary should include reference to current national and international research on best practice models
of mathematical learning in diverse early childhood contexts.

Part B: Students plan a numeracy learning experience, for an individual child or small group of children, aged
between birth and 5 years.

 Students write a numeracy plan including the age group and number of children, rationale, links to the EYLF
learning outcomes, objective/specific purpose, materials/equipment, and the learning experience process,
including teaching strategies.

Part C: As part of a presentation, students lead a discussion on their readings and planned numeracy learning
experience (individual – 5 minutes, or pair – 10 minutes) and interact with the class in their presentation.

 The presentation is of an appropriate length and includes a clear explanation of the readings and the student’s
numeracy learning experience.
 The presenter/s invite audience discussion, feedback and questions and responds appropriately.
 Appropriate visual aids such as Power Point and numeracy materials/equipment are used

Advice
*Choose topic/age group and link your readings to your numeracy learning experience.
*1,000 words (readings and learning experience)
*Readings – links between theory and practice.
*Learning experience – goals/learning outcomes, materials, evidence of intentional teaching. Recommend
concrete materials.

Recommended Structure:
Part A: Readings
Reading 1 – ‘Chapter 2: Understanding number and counting’ (Haylock & Cockburn, 2017. p. 66-69)
Haylock and Cockburn (2017, p. 67) strongly argue how vital early exposure to rich mathematical language
is for young children’s future mathematical learning… with links to personal and/or professional
experiences.