Course - Mathematics 1 (1-7) Module 1 - MGLU1103
Mathematics 1 (1-7) Module 1
About
About the course
Course content
The course focuses on mathematics didactical and mathematical topics that are important for teaching mathematics in grades 1-7. The mathematical topics include multiplication, division, fractions, statistics, and probability. The course combines mathematical understanding with didactical themes such as flexible strategies for calculation, the use of representations, communication patterns, and concept development. Teaching practices that students will work with across all mathematical and didactical themes include selecting and developing tasks, analyzing students’ thinking, and supporting students’ reasoning through meaningful questions and moves.
Learning outcome
Knowlegde
The candidate
- has knowledge of mathematical learning and development processes, and of how to facilitate students’ participation in such processes
- has knowledge of interaction patterns and communication for learning mathematics, as well as different perspectives on learning mathematics
- has knowledge of various representations and the significance that the use of different representations may have for students’ learning
- has knowledge of different types of mathematical tasks and the purposes that these types of tasks can serve
Skills
The candidate
- can select and modify mathematical tasks to support students’ development of flexible strategies and exploration of mathematical relationships in mathematics teaching for all students in grades 1-7
- can use teaching methods that promote students’ positive attitudes, creativity, reasoning, and ability to work systematically with exploratory activities
- can communicate with students, listen to, assess, and make use of students’ contributions, and stimulate their mathematical thinking
- can analyze and assess students’ ways of thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving methods from different perspectives on knowledge and learning
General Competence
The candidate
- has insight into the significance of mathematics as a general-education subject
- has insight into the importance of mathematics teaching for inclusion and the development of critical democratic competence
- has insight into their own view of themselves as a future mathematics teacher
Learning methods and activities
The teaching will employ a variety of approaches, such as group work on tasks and cases from practice, workshop and station-based teaching, lectures, and presentations for fellow students. A large part of the teaching will be process-oriented, with a high degree of student activity. The course aims to communicate and engage students in scientific working methods. Exploratory learning processes are intended to promote students’ independence, analytical skills, and critical reflection. Some of the teaching activities will be linked to the practice period.
Compulsory assignments
- Up to 8 preparatory teaching assignments, of which 75% must be approved
- Planning, implementation, and presentation of practice-based assignments
- Up to 2 submissions on didactic/pedagogical topics
- Up to 2 assignments on academic reading
- Mandatory attendance in teaching activities, with a minimum attendance rate of 75%
- Obligatory course work according to course description
Further on evaluation
OBLIGATORY ASSIGNMENTS
All obligatory assignments will be evaluated as Approved / Not approved. All obligatory course work must be approved in order to sit for the exams.
The requirements may be completed individually or in groups and may take the form of preparatory work, participation in learning activities, written reports, or submissions in multimedia formats.
Students may be assessed on, and required to complete coursework and attendance requirements related to interdisciplinary core topics.
Students who have previously approved obligatory assignments in the course MUST contact the course coordinator at the beginning of the semester to determine whether the previously approved activities remain valid.
ASSESSMENT
An individual examination portfolio consisting of a selection of the mandatory coursework, submitted in its entirety at the end of the semester. The portfolio contributions are supervised either in writing or orally during the semester. The selection of work to be included in the portfolio is determined by the course instructor at the end of the semester.
The examination portfolio is submitted and assessed as a whole and is awarded a graded mark (A-F). Individual contributions are not graded separately.
However, all contributions must be assessed as passed for the portfolio as a whole to be evaluated. If the portfolio is not passed, a revised version may be submitted for the deferred/resit examination.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes
Course materials
The final reading list will be posted on the learning platform before the beginning of the term.
Syllabus
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| LGU11100 | 15 sp | Autumn 2017 |
| MGLU1503 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2020 |
| LGU51014 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2020 |
| LGU11004 | 15 sp | Autumn 2021 |
| SKOLE6023 | 3 sp | Autumn 2021 |
Subject areas
- Teacher Education
- Mathematics
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
Re-sit examination - Autumn 2026
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.