Maths Subject Knowledge
Proportional Reasoning
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Topics Covered- What is proportional (multiplicative) reasoning
- Scaling up and scaling down using the unitary method
- The definition and application of ratios
- How to use proportion reasoning when dealing with areas and volumes
- Proportional reasoning and ratio in applied science and technology contexts
- New teachers, student teachers or people just about to start their teaching career who are interested in increasing their mathematical subject knowledge
- Inexperienced teachers of mathematics for whom mathematics was not a major part of their degree
- Non-specialist teachers of mathematics whose expertise lies elsewhere.
- Teachers of science
- Teachers of technology, engineering and other related subjects
- Parents wishing to support their children
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Length | 4 weeks |
Effort | 3 hours per week |
Starts | Jul 1 (248 weeks ago) |
Cost | $44 |
From | National STEM Learning Centre via FutureLearn |
Instructors | Michael Anderson, Stephen Lyon, Matt Cornock, Paula Kelly |
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Language | English |
Subjects | Engineering |
Tags | Science, Engineering & Maths |
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Rating | Not enough ratings |
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Length | 4 weeks |
Effort | 3 hours per week |
Starts | Jul 1 (248 weeks ago) |
Cost | $44 |
From | National STEM Learning Centre via FutureLearn |
Instructors | Michael Anderson, Stephen Lyon, Matt Cornock, Paula Kelly |
Download Videos | Only via web browser |
Language | English |
Subjects | Engineering |
Tags | Science, Engineering & Maths |
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