Mathematics 3

Study programme code MAT3-30

ECTS credits 30

Admission requirements Students in Teacher Education can choose Mathematics 2 (autumn) and/or Mathematics 3 (spring) in their 3rd or 4th year. Those qualified to teach in their own country can also apply for Mathematics 2 and 3.

General description and profile of the programme

Mathematics 3 comprises three courses, two mathematics courses and one course in mathematics education. Basic concepts and ways of thinking are emphasized in the two mathematics courses. Understanding and ability to explain and apply results are considered more imortant than getting to know more advanced mathematics. The aim of the course in mathematics education is to give the students experiences with research questions related to teaching and learning of mathematics both through literature and 2 weeks of compulsory school practice. The students will also get to know about current research projects in mathematics education in which the Institute is involved.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the programme, the student should be able to

• demonstrate knowledge of the central ideas, concepts, principles and working methods within the areas calculus and statistics
• plan, analyze and evaluate mathematics education based on subject knowledge and didactical insight in mathematics

Teaching methods Plenary lectures, group work, student presentations, computerlab work and a research project based on school practice. Attendence in parts of the coursework is compulsory. There are also compulsory tasks (hand ins et cetera) in the courses. Please see separate course descriptions.
Practice: The students shall develop further the pedagogical competence they have already obtained during their teacher training so far, through planning, carrying out and reflecting upon didactical research questions related to school practice in mathematics. The planning part comprises: contacting the school teachers, formulating a research question and finding literature of current interest for this research question. The carrying out part comprises: Applying research methods as classroom observation and interview, and possibly also taking charge of the teaching. The reflecting part comprises: Interpreting the experiences from the school practice in terms of didactical literature of current interest, and writing a report.

Assessment methods There will be final examinations in all courses. Please see separate course descriptions for more information.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies Completion of Mathematics 2 and 3 provides the academic basis necessary for teaching Mathematics at the primary and secondary school level. Completion of Teacher Education and Mathematics 2 and 3 qualifies students for admission to the two- year Master Programme in Mathematics Education.

Other information The language of instruction is norwegian. Parts of the literature can be in an other scandinavian language or english.
From 2011/2012 the structur of Mathematics 3 vill be changed because of the new 4-year Programme in General Teacher Education.

Contact person Associate Professor Said Hadjerrouit
Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences
Gimlemoen, postboks 422
4604 Kristiansand
Phone: +47 38 14 17 93
Fax: +47 38 14 10 71
E-mail address: said.hadjerrouit@hia.no