Algebraic Thinking (Number & Algebra) (Stage 3, Year 6)

Purpose: To deepen mathematical knowledge for teaching about algebraic thinking (Number & Algebra). To develop skills for interpreting curriculum by comparing and contrasting information found within curriculum documents and mathematics education research. To design a unit of work that draws on information from research, unit materials, and Tutorial information.
1. Annotated Bibliography – of 5 Research documents on algebraic thinking (Number & Algebra). Select FIVE research papers, books, journal articles or book chapters that relate to students’ learning of that concept. All sources used should have a research focus of Algebraic Thinking (Number & Algebra).
Each entry in the bibliography must not exceed 220 words (keep to 200).
2. Synthesis – you discuss and bring together your findings/insights – up to 250 words
3. Discuss critically the NSW Syllabus Mathematics documentation in light of insights presented in the annotated bibliography; – up to 300 words
4. Present a 1 week program addressing algebraic thinking (Number & Algebra).- for a Year Group of your choice (Stage 3, Year 6) Formatted as a 1 A4 page – making it an “at a glance” program so that a casual teacher could look at it and know what the class was to do. Planning for learning of the mathematics content area (up to 1200 words).
Drawing on your annotated bibliography and synthesis, Tutorial notes, research papers, and teacher reference materials, design a unit of work for the mathematics content area that you chose to research for the annotated bibliography. This unit of work will consist of a Unit Overview (up to 200 words) and a series of lessons (4 or 5 lessons), presented in a one A4 sheet programming document. (worth 1000 words). You will design the unit of work for a year level of your choice.
5. Reference List
In summary, your assignment consists of:
i. Informed, insightful and well-constructed annotated bibliography and synthesis representing important understandings and strategies that students are to learn, important teaching implications related to one of the mathematics content areas of the EDMA685 unit: rational number (fractions, decimal fractions, ratios or percentage), algebra, probability or statistics
(5 x 200 word annotations and 250 word synthesis = 1250 words)
ii. Critical discussion (compare and contrast) of the content of curriculum documentation (NSW Mathematics K-10 Syllabus) related to the mathematics content area as discussed in the annotated bibliography (up to 300 words)
iii. Unit of Work Overview (up to 200 words) With a cover page telling Content Area, Stage, Year.
iv. A one week unit of work planning document (or program) presented as one A4 “at a glance” page for a chosen grade level focusing on the mathematics content area specified (equivalent of 1000 words).
v. Reference list.
Ensure to look through additional files. Especially “Breakdown Instructions Guide” & Example1”
Ensure APA referencing.