Assignments

The assignments are designed to stimulate students to examine, critically and analytically, their own teaching practice in the light of key issues in the literature regarding the teaching of mathematics through a problem-solving approach. Thus, students are encouraged to think about the issues and to reflect on their implications for teaching, to plan changes to their teaching programs and methods, to carry out the changes, and then to reflect on the effects of this process. As in most subjects in the Master of Educational Studies program offered by the University of Newcastle, you are expected to put in about 10 to 12 hours per week on subject reading and assignments.

Citation. The fourth point in the criteria for assessment section (see above) referred to the need to use clear and simple English. Also, you are expected to make use of the American Psychological Association (APA) style for presentation and citation. The following book uses APA style throughout, and you are recommended to borrow or purchase this book, so that you have a model of APA presentation:

Ellerton, N.F., & Clements, M.A. (1989). School mathematics: The challenge to change. Geelong: Deakin University.

Presentation. Assignments should be word processed, and presented in APA style.

Due dates for submission of assignments:

Assignment 1: Monday, 15 April, 1996

Assignment 2: Monday, 6 May, 1996

Assignment 3: Monday, 10 June, 1996

Extensions. Since the due dates for the submission of assignments have been clearly set out, in most cases, extensions for assignments should not be necessary. However, if for some good reason you require an extension, don't be afraid to ask for one.

Submission of assignments. Please make sure that you KEEP A COPY of each assignment you submit.