Mathematics 1A, 1-7
A mathematics teacher needs to be able to help students learn mathematics with understanding. In this course, the students will get to know what it means to be a mathematics teacher and to teach according to research based knowledge.
To succeed in their job, teachers need a comprehensive knowledge of teaching, including both content knowledge and didactical content knowledge. It is necessary to understand how students learn mathematics, and how lessons can be planned and carried out based on students thinking and current knowledge.
In Mathematics 1A the teacher students will start to develop their comprehensive knowledge of teaching mathematics.
Important subjects in this course includes the teaching and learning of:
- Numbers
- Number calculation
- Early algebra
The teacher studens will learn how children develop:
- Number concepts
- Numeracy
- Additive and multiplicative reasoning
KNOWLEDGE
The teacher student
- has knowledge of numbers, calculation with numbers, and early 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
- 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 teahcer student 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 teacher student
- 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.
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: passed/not passed.
OD: Compulsory attendance of minimum 80%. Grading scale: passed/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