Assignment details
To respond to each part of this assignment you are required to use the EDU10003 Assignment 2: Personal Reflection template (DOCX 56 KB) Download EDU10003 Assignment 2: Personal Reflection template (DOCX 56 KB).
Part 1: Investigate the connection between mathematics and numeracy (approx. 300 words)
Responses to Part 1 should be written in the third person and organised into paragraphs. Try to use relevant research literature to support your discussion in this section. In this section you need to include the following:
A. Provide an explanation (include a definition and brief description) of :
• Mathematics
• Numeracy
B. Use an example to describe the connection between mathematics and numeracy.
C. Justify why it is important to understand this connection.
Important note: You must use APA referencing in-text and include any sources in a end-text reference list.
Part 2: Personal Reflection (approx. 300 words)
Responses to Part 2 can be written in first person and organised into paragraphs. Research literature is not expected in this section but can be included to support your ideas if appropriate. Use the following prompts to guide your response:
• How did you feel when you participated in mathematics lessons in school? Is there a specific incident that springs to mind, or one that highlights any specific emotions you felt?
• When you think about your own learning of mathematics, do you observe this as learning several different topics, or as a way of thinking? How does this relate back to your understanding of mathematics and numeracy?
• Do you feel your experience of learning mathematics has framed the way in which you see yourself as a teacher?
• Why is it important to recognise that not all students come to school with positive feelings towards mathematics?
• What strategies can teachers enact to enhance positive feelings towards maths? Relate this back to your understanding of mathematics and numeracy.
Part 3: Individualised Learning Plan (approx. 150 words)
Responses to Part 3 can be written in the first person with the use of bullet points and/or tables etc to help organise your ideas. In this section you need to complete and respond to the following:
A. Reflect upon your results from Assignment 1A: Personal numeracy quiz – Attempt 1; what are your strengths, and which are areas you could improve on?
B. Outline the strategies you will put in place between now and Assignment 1B: Personal numeracy quiz – Attempt 2 (Week 10) to support your own learning and progress.
Supporting resources
The following resources will assist you with completing this assignment:
• EDU10003 Assignment 2: Personal Reflection template (DOCX 56 KB)Download EDU10003 Assignment 2: Personal Reflection template (DOCX 56 KB)
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