The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Master's 5-Year Programme in Teacher Education, level 1-7

Teaching language

Norwegian.

Course contents

Key topics in mathematics at the intermediate stage. Discussions of issues related to the teaching and learning of mathematics at the intermediate stage. Identification and assessment. The use of different working methods, teaching aids and digital tools.

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.

Learning outcomes

KNOWLEDGE

After completing the course the student has knowledge

  • about geometry, measurement, descriptive statistics, combinatorics and probability

  • various mapping methods

  • about different observation and evaluation methods

  • the mathematical difficulties and affective aspects of mathematics

  • the use of digital tools in mathematics, including a dynamic mathematics program

  • about different ways of working and learning materials, digital and other, related to mathematics teaching - as well as opportunities and constraints associated with these

  • about mathematics content in secondary schools and about the transition from primary education to lower secondary

SKILLS
After completing the course the student can

  • plan, implement and evaluate mathematics education for all students at the intermediate stage

  • use and evaluate different mapping methods, observation and evaluation methods in the teaching of mathematics

  • use a digital tool in geometry

  • use working methods that promote students' sense of wonder, creativity and ability to work systematically with exploratory activities, reasoning and argumentation on the intermediate stage

  • prevent and detect learning difficulties in mathematics as well as facilitate for all pupils success, including those high performing students

GENERAL PRACTICE

After completing the course, the student

  • reflect didactical about teaching of core subjects in mathematics in grades 1-7, and reflect on students' overall learning situation - and thus be more than just a math teacher

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.

Teaching methods

Communal Lectures, seminars hours, work in small groups. It is included 15 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.

Evaluation

The study programme manager, 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.

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Assessment methods and criteria

5-hour written examination. Graded assesment.

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-145 – Mathematics 1: Basic Course B (Grades 1-7) 15
MA-182 – Innføringsemne 2 i matematikk 15
MA-190 – Introductory course in mathematics for primary school 15
MA-141 – Mathematics for Teachers 2 10
MA-140 – Mathematics for Teachers 1 5
Last updated from FS (Common Student System) July 1, 2024 1:36:05 AM