Course - Mathematics 1 (1-7) Module 1 - MGLU1103
Mathematics 1 (1-7) Module 1
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
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
- Obligatory course work according to course description
Further on evaluation
Mandatory activities:
- Up to 8 preparatory assignments for teaching, of which at least 75% must be approved
- Planning, implementation, and presentation of a practice-related assignment
- Up to 2 written assignments on didactical topics
- Up to 2 assignments related to academic reading
- Mandatory attendance in teaching, minimum 75%
All compulsory activities must be approved before the student can take the exam. Compulsory activities are assessed as approved/not approved. Activities may be individual or group-based and may include preparatory work, participation in learning activities, written reports, or submissions in multimedia form.
Examination:
Individual examination portfolio consisting of a selection of the compulsory assignments, submitted in full at the end of the semester. The portfolio contributions receive written or oral supervision during the semester. The selection of assignments is determined by the lectrurer at the end of the semester. The exam portfolio is submitted and assessed as a whole, with a graded mark (A-F). Individual components are not graded separately; however, all must be approved for the portfolio as a whole to be assessed. In the case of a fail grade, the portfolio may be revised and resubmitted for the re-sit examination.
Students may also be assessed, assigned coursework, and required to attend sessions related to common interdisciplinary topics.
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.
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