Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian and English

Prerequisites

Completed 60 ECTS credits in mathematics

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student should:
  • have insight into the basic principles of different teaching methods such as flipped classrooms, inquiry and problem solving
  • have insight into designing and using different types of problems in mathematics
  • be able to analyse the use of digital teaching resources in mathematics such as spreadsheets, Geogebra, digital tablets and interactive boards, and reflect critically on their use
  • have insight into learning theories, with an emphasis on socio-cultural theory and constructivism, the consequences these have for learning and teaching mathematics, and be able to use learning theory to support learning activities adapted to existing school curricula with special emphasis on Secondary School
  • be familiar with various learning resources for use in mathematics teaching such as concrete materials, games and websites, and be able to analyse the use of them
  • develop a project on mathematics education in connection with the school and analyse and discuss the project and disseminate insight from the project in writing and in presentations

Contents

Introduction to mathematics didactic research especially relevant for mathematics teaching on Secondary School. The course includes key aspects of learning and teaching mathematics. Learning theories, learning resources and teaching resources are central. Different ways of teaching, different types of tasks and digital tools are also a central part of the course. The course includes the development of a project on mathematics education in connection with the school.

The subject in practice
In practice, the student will gain experience in the use of various mathematical problems and teaching resources in mathematics and student-active teaching methods where the student will gain experience with different forms of assessment. In the project assignment, the student will do a research or development work where a chosen topic in mathematics is studied, analysed and discussed. The outcomes and insights are communicated orally and in writing.

Teaching and learning methods

Joint teaching, work in small groups and supervised work with project work. The students will be active in the teaching by being responsible for planning and present articles form the syllabus. Compulsory assignments and requirements for attendance at part of the teaching given on Canvas at the start of the semester. It is included 25 days of teaching practice. The course has an expected scope of work of 400 hours, where 100 hours is associated with the teaching practice. Other students will perform a didactic work of similar scope as practice. Students will use and especially analyze the use of digital tools as one of many teaching resources in mathematics.

Examination requirements

The teacher education students

  • approved attendance in the course
  • approved required assignments. (see Canvas for more information)
  • approved practice

Other students

  • approved attendance in the course
  • approved portfolio collection of mathematical tasks.(see Canvas for more information)
  • approved didactic work of similar scope as practice

Examinations

A written report of project assignment (in groups or individually) counts for 50 % of the grade and an oral individual defence of the report counts for 50 %. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
MA-420 – Mathematics Teaching and Theories of Learning. 7.5
MA-422 – Research on Learning and Teaching of Mathematics. 7.5
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