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Unit of Study TCHR3014 - Exploring Mathematics: The Past, Present, and Future (2023)

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Unit description

Expands a student's mathematical knowledge by investigating selected mathematical concepts and ideas including their historical development, present use and future applications. The unit content will help prepare education students to be leaders in the mathematics discipline in their schools by developing deeper understanding of complex aspects of mathematics. Topics include set theory, logic, number theory, complex numbers, non-linear functions, systems of linear equations and inequations, introduction to differentiation and integration, statistics and trigonometry. 

Unit content

Module 1: Sets and Logic

Module 2: Number theory and complex numbers 

Module 3: Linear inequalities, Non-linear Functions and Graphs and Systems of Linear Equations 

Module 4: Introduction to Differentiation and Integration 

Module 5: Statistics and Data

Module 6: Trigonometry

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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

demonstrate an understanding of and proficiency in the mathematical concepts and techniques relevant to advanced mathematics teaching within a school context

demonstrate an understanding of current mathematical knowledge as well the historical development of selected important mathematical concepts

analyse real-world problems through the use of the mathematical concepts and techniques relevant to advanced mathematics.

communicate mathematical ideas, processes and results effectively at different levels of formality, ensuring students develop their literacy and numeracy skills to prepare them for their teaching professions