Underpinning this paper are the themes covered in the previous TEACH214 compulsory paper based around conceptual understanding in mathematics and effective teaching pedagogy. These themes include: relating mathematics to our real-life experiences; problem solving; the influence of attitudes, values and beliefs on mathematical teaching and learning; catering for diverse learners; culturally responsive pedagogies; conceptual understanding in mathematics alongside procedural application; using equipment and resources to support mathematical teaching and understanding.

Incorporating and building on the above themes, the main themes of this paper include:
Examining various assessment tools in available in mathematics education, with particular emphasis on diagnostic and formative
assessment; exploring the learning progressions in mathematics teaching and learning through frameworks and their relationship with the New Zealand Curriculum Levels; awareness of the significance of pedagogical content knowledge in the mathematics classroom; evidence based intervention and quality teaching in the mathematics classroom.

This paper spans Trimesters A and B. Students must complete the power points and workbooks for all timetabled weekly tutorials. Trimester A: there will be the equivalent of one two-hour tutorial each week for 12 weeks. Trimester B: Pre-practicum there will be one week with the equivalent of two 2-hour tutorials. Post-practicum there will be two 2-hour tutorials each week for five weeks.

There will also be two teaching components: (i) an in-school diagnostic assessment of children; (ii) an evidence-based teaching of a series of lessons.