About this course

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Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The students should:

  • acquire basic concepts and theorems from the theory.
  • have knowledge of mathematics education principles and theories that together provide a varied repertoire of work and assessment methods in mathematics.
  • have knowledge of curricula and competence goals in mathematics aimed at grades 8-13.

Skills:

The students should:

  • master standard methods to analyze and operate with functions of one and several variables.
  • be able to use these knowledge and skills to solve simple applied problems, also using numerical methods and simple programming.
  • be able to plan, implement and assess teaching based on research and experience-based knowledge and the school's governing documents.
  • be able to lead and facilitate teaching that leads to good academic and social learning processes.
  • be able to use varied working methods, adapt the teaching, and create a motivating and inclusive learning environment.
  • be able to use forms of assessment that contribute to promoting learning in the subject.

General competence:

The students should:

  • be able to reflect on their own teaching practice in mathematics, further develop their own mathematics education competence through professional literature, research and experience, and contribute to both colleagues' and the school's development.
  • be able to communicate mathematics education issues, orally and in writing.
  • be able to orient themselves in, and critically relate to, professional literature.
  • Learning activities

    One-way online lectures and two-way online exercises. There are 3 gatherings of 5 days each during the semester on campus in Ås. In addition to the gatherings, there is also an offer with calculation exercises. Mathematics education principles are reviewed during the gatherings. Between the gatherings, students should use the principles in practice and reflect on this.

    During the semester, there will be mandatory submissions in mathematics and mathematics education.

  • Syllabus

    Required reading, supplementary literature, etc. are provided on the course's Canvas page at the start of the course.
  • Assessment method

    Final written exam of 3.5 hours with grades A-F.

    Mandatory work requirements that must be approved.

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