Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian

Learning outcomes

KNOWLEDGE

After completing the course the student has knowledge

  • about counting and development of number concept
  • about the four basic arithmetic operations, fractions, percentages, algebra and functions
  • about integers, rational numbers and real numbers
  • of the use of the equal sign and elementary algebra and can describe figure numbers algebraic
  • on key learning theories and on arrangements for varied and customized training
  • Vocabulary formation and relationship between language, experiences and concepts
  • about the historical development of number systems, and especially knowing the story behind our number system
  • the use of digital tools, including spreadsheets and digital network resources
  • about mathematics content at the primary level as described in the current plans, as well as the mathematics content in the nursery and on the transition from kindergarten to school
  • of the basic skills as discussed in the curriculum for the school and how they are expressed in mathematics in school
  • of some Norwegian mathematics education sites and journals

SKILLS

After completing the course, the student can

  • plan, implement and evaluate mathematics education for all pupils in primary school
  • explain the role of language learning of mathematics and show practical skills in oral and written communication in mathematics
  • explain, set up and use spreadsheets, and can use digital web resources in teaching
  • use working methods that promote students' sense of wonder, creativity and ability to work systematically with exploratory activities, reasoning and argumentation in primary school

GENERAL PRACTICE

  • After completing the course the student can reflect didactic about teaching of core subjects in mathematics in grades 1-7, and reflect overall on students' overall learning situation - and thus be more than just a math teacher

Contents

Key topics in mathematics at the primary level. Discussions of issues related to learning and teaching of mathematics in primary schools, with emphasis on initial training. Practical facilitation of varied mathematics teaching adapted to every pupil, also including the use of digital tools and online resources.

The subject in practice
The teacher as both mediator and supervisor. Develop skills as described above in the learning outcomes. Sharing-experience in the aftermath of the internship.

Teaching and learning methods

Communal Lectures, seminars hours, work in small groups. It is included 20 days practice for primary school student teachers. Single Subject Students will perform a didactic work of similar scope as practice. Teaching methods include working with digital tools. The requirement for a minimum of 70% attendance and requirements for submissions and tests (given at baseline). Single-student students are exempted from the requirement of 70% attendance, but must attend compulsory submissions and tests, as well as what is required to complete compulsory submissions.The course has an expected workload of around 400 hours.

Examination requirements

The student must have approved practice, and other compulsory parts of the course (as stated at the start of the course). For single-standing students, requirements for passing practice are replaced by requirements for passed didactic work.

Examinations

Individual oral examination. Graded.

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-144 – Mathematics 1: Basic Course A (Grades 1-7). 15
MA-140 – Mathematics for Teachers 1. 15
MA-181 – Innføringsemne 1 i matematikk. 15
MA-189 – Introductory course in mathematics for lower primary school. 15
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 8:35:36 AM