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MGLU4504 - Historical and Philosophical Aspects of Mathematics (5-10)

About

This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral examination 100/100 1 hours E

Course content

In this subject, we will examine mathematics historical development, and study the nature of mathematics as a subject. A central theme will be the historical development of algebra and geometry. Students will illuminate the subject's philosophy by, among other things, examining how one argues and proves points in mathematics, and how mathematical truths are developed. We will also examine the subject's axiomatic structure, and look at how this has been developed across various eras and cultures.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student has

  • thorough knowledge of mathematics as a subject with a long historical development, both as a scientific subject and as an academic subject
  • thorough knowledge of the historical development of central mathematical topics, with special emphasis on algebra and geometry
  • thorough knowledge of the mathematical subject's ontological and epistemological foundations
  • thorough knowledge of the axiomatic structure of mathematics, and of the development of this from the Euclidean era to the present time
  • thorough knowledge of subject didactic aspects of the history of mathematics and the relevance of such knowledge for teaching 5th to 10th grade students

Skills

The student can

  • place central school mathematical topics into a historical context for students grade 5 to 10
  • discuss the historical aspects of mathematics when teaching students grades 5 to 10
  • analyze mathematics textbooks for school grades 5 to 10 from a historical point of view
  • use and understand selected algorithms that are no longer in common use - familiarize him- or herself with research on the history of mathematics and mathematics teaching

General competence

The student can

  • analyze issues related to the subject, the profession, and the research ethics related to the historical and philosophical development of mathematics
  • communicate about historical and philosophical issues, analyses and conclusions, both with specialists and the with general public
  • contribute to innovation and in innovative processes in schools that deal with the subject's historical and philosophical development

Learning methods and activities

The working methods alternate between lectures, work on assignments, individually and in groups, discussions, as well as oral and written student presentations. Academic discussions and other academic interactions are an important form of work and learning, and it is expected that all students actively contribute to such activities.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory assignments according to course description

Further on evaluation

Up to 8 assignments will be given during the semester. Up to 75% of these must be approved. Compulsory work requirements are considered approved / not approved.

Individual oral exam. Grades: A - F. No aids allowed.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes

Required previous knowledge

Passed Mathematics 1 (30 credits) or equivalent.

Course materials

The final syllabus will be published on Blackboard before the start of the study.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SKOLE6023 3.0 AUTUMN 2020
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Facts

Version: A
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Teacher Education
  • Mathematics
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100 E
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Oral examination 100/100 E
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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