Mathematics 1A

In this course the students will get an introduction to what being a mathematics teacher entails, and to teach according to research based knowledge. The central part of a mathematics teacher's work is to be able to help the students develop their understanding of mathematics. To succeed in this, the teacher needs a comprehensive knowledge of teaching, including both content knowledge and didactical content knowledge. That entails knowledge of how children learn mathematics, and how to plan for and implement lessons based on student thinking. Therefore, this course focuses on working with both content knowledge and didactical content knowledge intertwined. In Mathematics 1A we will focus on the teaching and learning of fractions, decimals and percent, basic algebra, and how children develop additive and multiplicative thinking.

Can be taken as a separate subject in the Teacher Education Programme.

KNOWLEDGE

The candidate

has specialized content knowledge of numbers, calculation with numbers, and basic algebra
has knowledge about children's development of the concept of numbers and number sense
has knowledge about children's development of additive, multiplicative and algebraic reasoning
has knowledge of inquiry based teaching and learning
has knowledge about the relationship between teaching method and learning
has knowledge about the use of manipulatives and digital resources in mathematics education
has knowledge of the historical development of mathematics, specially the development of number concept and number systems

SKILLS

The candidate should be able to

plan, conduct and evaluate teaching within mathematics for all pupils in grades 1 to 7, based on learner-knowledge and 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 and evaluate pupils` reasoning, argumentation and problem solving 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

Semester fee and curriculum litterature.

Compulsory

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.

Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.

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.