SIT176 - Mathematical Reasoning and Investigation
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Offering information: | The last offering for this unit will be in Trimester 1, 2026 (not available from 2027) |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Simon James |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 2 hour online seminar per week, weekly meetings. |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Content
Numeracy is a priority area in Primary Education. SIT176 is one of the mathematics discipline units of the Mathematics/Numeracy specialisation, with content relevant for teaching primary mathematics. The unit aims to add to the mathematics content covered in SIT106 to give students more mathematical proficiency and preparation for their future teaching. Specifically, the unit will help students develop knowledge in measurement (units, area and volume), geometry (location and networks), interpreting functions and graphs, probability, mathematical reasoning and coding/programming.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Apply results from measurement, geometry, graph theory, sequences and probability to solve routine problems involving written and visual information. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Apply techniques of mathematical reasoning and problem-solving to solve non-routine problems related to measurement, geometry, visual information and probability. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Write code to develop interactive mathematical activities and use algorithms to solve and investigate problems. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Communicate ideas and solution approaches related to mathematical problems. | GLO2: Communication |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 Online skills quizzes | Multiple-choice and numerical answer online quizzes | 20% | Per topic module |
| Assessment 2 Coding presentation | Algorithm design and video presentation | 20% | Weeks 4 and 6 |
| Assessment 3 Portfolio | A collection of written problem solving solutions, mathematical reasoning and investigation tasks | 40% | Weeks 7 and 8 |
| Assessment 4 Pose a problem | Design or adaptation of a non-routine problem and analysis of how it engages with mathematical learning | 20% | Week 12 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for SIT176 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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