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Mathematics Course: Statistics & Probability Unit

  • 20 May 2015
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Room 7, Catholic Education Office Conference Centre

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Mathematics Course

Statistics & Probability Unit

The Mathematics course consists of three units:

  • Statistics & Probability will be run in Terms 2 and 3, 2015
  • Measurement & Geometry will run in Terms 3 and 4, 2015
  • Number & Algebra will be run in 2016

The course is designed to build on teachers’ current mathematical understanding. It will predominately use an inquiry approach to the learning of mathematics. 

Teachers can opt to do one or two units. It is however, preferable that they undertake all 3 units. Registration is required for each of the three Unit.


INTENDED FOR:

Teachers from Reception to Year 10 who want to further their own mathematical knowledge


OUTCOMES

  • build a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts in the three content strands in the Australian Curriculum

  • be a more confident and enthusiastic mathematics teacher
  • be more numerate citizens and recognise and develop numeracy across other learning areas to enrich learning for students
  • be motivated to continue the journey of lifelong learning of mathematics


COURSE DESCRIPTION

Unit: Statistics & Probability

Probability
  • Experimental probability
  • Theoretical probability
  • Using percentages to describe probability

Representation and interpretation of data
Measure of central tendency

Methods of representing data:
  • Stem and leaf plots
  • Box and whisker plots
  • Histograms and frequency tables
  • Linear regression
  • Distribution


COURSE INFORMATION


Term  Date  Time
2  Week 4: Wednesday 20 May  1.00 - 4.00pm

 Week 7: Wednesday 10 June 1.00 - 4.00pm
Week 9: Wednesday 24 June  1.00 - 4.00pm
School Holidays  Tuesday 14 July  1.00 - 5.00pm
 3  Week 6: Friday 28 August  1.00 - 4.00pm

Venue

Catholic Education Conference Centre
116 George Street
THEBARTON SA 5031

Please refer to this Parking information


CORE FOCI AND PRIORITIES

Australian Curriculum

AITSL AUSTRALIAN PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS
This course addresses aspects of standard 2, 3, 6 and 7, specifically

2.1: Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area

3.5: Use effective classroom communication

6.2: Engage in professional learning and improve practice

7.4: Engage in professional teaching networks and broader communities


PROGRAM OUTLINE
Time allocation: 16 hours if all 5 sessions are attended

SYSTEM ACCREDITED MODULE: No

Registrations close Wednesday 16 May.


COURSE INFORMATION

Christine Slattery 8301 6675

Christine.Slattery@cesa.catholic.edu.au


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