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DID3401 - Learning and teaching of mathematics

About

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

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Portfolio assessment 100/100

Course content

This course provides a deeper understanding of theories of learning and teaching in mathematics. The candidates will develop through theory and practice their ability to make justified choices for facilitating pupils learning opportunities in mathematics. Further, by using video and other documentation methods, the candidates will develop their competence in observing the learning and teaching of mathematics from grades 1 to 10, and analysing such observations using theory. Special emphasis is placed on the work of reading research in mathematics education and writing academic texts. The mathematical topics in the course are mainly taken from algebra. The candidates will, among other things, work with two different approaches to algebra in school mathematics: algebra as generalised arithmetic, and algebra as generalisation of patterns. Abstract algebra (group theory) will be an important topic for elucidating the structural aspects of algebra.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate

  • has advanced knowledge of theories for learning in mathematics, both from an acquisition perspective and a participation perspective. Key concepts are representations in mathematics and semiotics.
  • has knowledge of various elements that comprise algebra, and how these elements are related to other topics in school mathematics.
  • has thorough knowledge of key aspects of the learning and teaching of algebra. - has thorough knowledge of algebra as an example of an axiomatic structure.

Skills

The candidate

  • can read and familiarise him/herself with the research in relevant areas of mathematics education.
  • can present as academic text his or her own empirical studies related to key topics in the course.
  • can analyse pupils algebraic thinking, informed by results published in the research literature.
  • can analyse a teaching and learning in mathematics in different mathematical topics, based on relevant literature.

General competence

The candidate

  • can make theoretically anchored choices in order to facilitate pupils opportunities for learning the mathematical topics that are central in the course.
  • has knowledge of relevant and recent research in mathematics education on the topics covered by the course.
  • can present the results of theoretically anchored and empirically based investigations

Learning methods and activities

The teaching is organised in seminar weeks. Between the seminars, the course is based on literature studies, assignments, practice in schools, and contact through an online classroom platform. The teaching and learning methods will alternate between lectures, work on assignments (individually and in groups), discussions, as well as oral and written student presentations. Academic discussions and interactions are important ways of working and learning, and it is expected that the candidates actively contribute to such activities. The teaching can be in English

Compulsory work

  • Two compulsory and individually written academic texts, based on empirical investigations, of which both texts must be approved.
  • One group oral presentation.
  • Three assignments given between the seminar weeks of which a all assignments must be approved.

The compulsory work is assessed as approved/not approved. The compulsory work must be approved before the student can complete the exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • Written texts, oral presentation and work assignments

Further on evaluation

The final exam is in the format of an individual portfolio, consisting of two parts: one academic text, and two selected written assignments, of which at least one contains tasks on group theory. The portfolio is assessed mainly on the basis of the academic text, and the two written assignments will adjust the final grade. All parts of the portfolio must be passed to pass the course.

Course materials

The course material is mainly scientific papers written in English. The final reading list will be published on Blackboard at the beginning of the semester. It can also be found on Innsida.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
LMM54001 15.0 AUTUMN 2020
LMM14002 15.0 AUTUMN 2020
SKOLE6931 10.0 AUTUMN 2020
SKOLE6246 6.0 AUTUMN 2020
SKOLE6210 12.0 AUTUMN 2020
SKOLE6220 12.0 AUTUMN 2020
SKOLE6230 12.0 AUTUMN 2020
MGLU4103 15.0 AUTUMN 2020
MGLU4503 15.0 AUTUMN 2020
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Pedagogical knowledge
  • Mathematics
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Portfolio assessment 100/100 INSPERA
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.
Examination

For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"

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