A rationale for curriculum design particular to mathematics; curriculum guidelines established by the Ministry of Education and Training for the Junior and Intermediate Divisions; and planning appropriate curriculum units. A study of the aims, scope, sequence and structure of the curriculum in mathematics at the Junior and Intermediate Divisions. Mathematics – the underlying structures and unifying principles of mathematics; the development of basic mathematical concepts in students in the Junior and Intermediate Divisions and an investigation of current approaches which link mathematical understanding to development in youth.
The course outline will be made available when finalized.