EVL-RGLF215 Mathematics as a basic skill - Subject 2

Contents and structure

Through the course the student will have an understanding of the importance of arithmetic as a general educational competence and its interplay with the subjects in school.  The student will obtain an understanding of what is meant by arithmetic as a basic skill on the various subjects' own terms.  Didactic knowledge on how arithmetic can contribute to increasing the students' overall competence will be emphasised. The use of ICT as an arithmetical tool will also be focused upon.

The student will obtain an understanding of how students learn arithmetic, be able to assess the students' way of thinking and facilitate reasoning and argumentation. The student will be able to adjust the teaching to the students, and obtain knowledge on the contents of the subject of mathematics and progression in the different year groups in primary and lower secondary school.

The student will acquire knowledge on National surveys of arithmetic and the associated analysis tools. The course will provide education in how to initiate and participate in development work relating to arithmetic as a basic skill. The student will be able to contribute to the work with the national surveys of arithmetic in the school/in the municipality.

The course emphasises development, implementation and reflection in relation to own schemes.  Practical training will play a key role and the student is required to be connected to the primary and lower secondary school to enable schemes to be tested, and to gain experience with national surveys and development work.

The use of ICT plays a central role, and all students must use a computer with camera, microphone and internet access. At the start of the studies, training in the use of these tools will be provided to those who need it.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

The student

• has teaching knowledge on geometry and measurement, statistics and probability, and functions.
• has knowledge on arithmetic as a basic skill in various school subjects.
• has knowledge on digital tools that can support teaching in arithmetic.
• has knowledge on national surveys of arithmetic and the associated analysis tools.
• has knowledge on development work and learning in a community of practice.

 

Skills:

The student

• can plan, execute and assess teaching in various subjects, in different year groups, with a focus on how geometry and measurement, statistics and probability, and functions can support the students' development in these subjects.
• can support and challenge colleagues in the work of implementing arithmetic in school subjects.
• can use, analyse, discuss and assess national tests of arithmetic.
• can contribute to the school's work with national surveys of arithmetic.

 

General competence:

The student

• has academic and didactic competence in planning, executing and critically assessing teaching in arithmetic for year groups 1 to 10.

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

Mathematics as a basic skill - subject 1

Teaching methods

Online teaching in the form of lectures, discussions, reflection and solving tasks. We will use tools such as Adobe Connect and the learning platform Canvas.

Compulsory learning activities

80% participation in online meetings every other week. In addition, there will be participation in the discussion forum in Canvas and submission of written assignments. The study requirements are set out in the semester plan.

Assessment

Practical oral exam. Grade A - F.

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