Program Overview

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Course Overview - An Introduction to Theories of Knowledge and Learning of Mathematics - MA6060 ## MA6060

Course Details

Course Description

The course provides an introduction to theories of knowledge and learning of mathematics, focusing on mathematical competencies, assessment in mathematics, and the role of semiotic representations in learning mathematics.

Learning Outcome

After completing the course, the candidate is expected to have acquired knowledge, skills, and general competence in:

• Core topics from didactics of mathematics, with emphasis on teaching and learning algebra and functions
• The role of argumentation, reasoning, and proofs in mathematics
• Assessment in mathematics

The candidate will be able to:

• Analyze students' learning processes using theory from didactics of mathematics
• Report on results from analyses orally and in writing
• Conduct assessment in mathematics based on relevant theory

The candidate will be able to plan and carry out teaching of mathematics for grades 8-13 based on good knowledge of mathematics and didactics of mathematics.

Learning Methods and Activities

The teaching is concentrated in seminars, accompanied by internet-based tutoring. Compulsory tasks connected to the candidate's own school practice are given during the semester.

Compulsory Assignments

• Mandatory assignments

Evaluation

The assessment is based on an essay developed from compulsory tasks carried out during the semester. Results from compulsory tasks shall be presented orally.

Specific Conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:

• (KMA1-8-13)
• Matematikk DELTA (KDELTA)

Recommended Previous Knowledge

It is an advantage to have a background in mathematics corresponding to R2 from Norwegian upper secondary school. It is recommended to take the course at the same time or after MA6004 Algebra, functions, and modelling.

Required Previous Knowledge

To be admitted to the course, it is required to have completed a certified teacher education and to have a background in mathematics at least corresponding to R1 from Norwegian upper secondary school. It is required to have access to school practice in mathematics.

Course Materials

Announced at the start of and during the semester.

Credit Reductions

The course has academic overlap with the following courses:

• SKOLE6210: 4 sp, from Spring 2018
• SKOLE6220: 4 sp, from Spring 2018
• SKOLE6230: 4 sp, from Spring 2018
• SKOLE6931: 5 sp, from Autumn 2018 If overlapping courses are taken, a credit reduction will be applied to the course with the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject Areas

• Didactics in Mathematics
• Mathematics

Credits and Level

• Credits: 7.5
• Level: Further education, lower degree level

Language of Instruction

• Norwegian

Location

• Trondheim