Mathematics 1A, 1-7
KNOWLEDGE
The candidate
- has knowledge of numbers, calculation with numbers, and basic algebra
- has knowledge about children's development of the concept of numbers and number sense, additive and multiplicative reasoning
- has knowledge of inquiry based teaching and learning, and how this way of teaching relates to the curriculum in primary and secondary school
- has knowledge about the relationship between teaching method and learning
- has knowledge about the use of manipulatives and ICT as tools in the teaching of mathematics
- has knowledge of the historical development of mathematics, specially the development of number concept and number systems
- has knowledge of typical patterns of interaction and communication connected to mathematics teaching
SKILLS
The candidate should be able to
- plan, conduct and evaluate teaching within mathematics for all pupils in grades 1 to 7, based on pupils' knowledge and on research
- utilise teaching methods that promote the learner`s sense of wonder, creativity and ability to work systematically with investigative activities, reasoning and argumentation
- communicate with pupils, listen, evaluate, use pupil feedback and encourage pupils` mathematical thinking
- analyse, evaluate and reflect on pupils` reasoning, argumentation, problem solving and typical misunderstandings based on relevant theory
- evaluate pupils` knowledge and academic development based on relevant theory
GENERAL COMPETENCIES
The candidate
- has insight into the significance of mathematics for general education
Learning activities and teaching methods are designed to take students' own work with pupils into consideration. In addition to lectures, students will participate in student-centred learning, group work, individual tasks and discussions. Use of digital tools in teaching will be emphasized.
Students will have the opportunity trial teaching ideas discussed during classes when they participate in professional practice.
Coursework
MU: Oral examination. 30 minutes. Individual. Internal examiner.
AK: The students must produce 2 - 3 assignments, which may include written tasks, in-class tests, or oral presentations.Grading scale: pass/not passed.
OD: Compulsory attendance Minimum 80%. Grading scale: pass/not passed.
Coursework and compulsory participation must be approved in order to receive a final grade in the course.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
MAT1008 - Mathematics 1A - 15 credits
MAT1015 - Mathematics 1A - Numbers and calculation - 7.5 credits
MAT1016 - Mathematics 1B - Learning and Teaching Mathematics 1 - 7.5 credits