EDUC2202 Measurement and Geometry in Inclusive Classrooms

This topic seeks to teach students about how the study of foundational measurement concepts and geometric thinking are connected. Children's understanding of measurement and geometric thinking is significant for learning and progress in mathematics and will be explored through the use of the proficiency strands of the Australian Curriculum; understanding, fluency, problem-solving and reasoning. Children further develop their understanding of measurement and geometric thinking by exploring mathematical ideas. Students will study the Early Years Learning Framework, Australian Curriculum and Numeracy Progressions; and consider how children apply their developing knowledge. Students will be given opportunities to develop their own understanding and competence with measurement and geometry. Students will learn about effective pedagogies which promote the engagement and participation of children in mathematics in early childhood and school settings.

This topic aims to:

• Give students opportunities to develop their own understanding and competence with measurement concepts and geometric thinking
• Support students in exploring the conceptual foundations of measurement and geometry
• Enable students to identify and reflect upon children's emerging understanding, fluency, problem-solving and reasoning with measurement concepts and geometric thinking and share ways in which children's thinking and competence can be developed through effective pedagogies
• Build student capacity to ensure the engagement, participation and progress of all children through comprehensive knowledge of content and ways in which to differentiate and adjust learning

1. Evidence their own working knowledge of measurement concepts and geometric thinking
2. Review and critically analyse literature and discuss how children move from emergent to more proficient processes when working with measurement and geometry
3. Describe ways in which children’s thinking and competence with measurement and geometry can be developed through effective pedagogies; and articulate ways to differentiate and adjust learning to ensure the engagement, participation and progress of all children