MA-445 Statistics for Secondary School Teachers
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Eivind Rudjord Hillesund
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
Teaching language
NorwegianPrerequisites
Completed 60 ECTS credits in mathematics
Course contents
The course is based on the students' basic knowledge of descriptive statistics and probability calculations. An introduction to more advanced statistical techniques and methods is provided. The emphasis is on a deeper understanding of statistical methods. Students gain experience in the use and interpretation of data analysis, which includes simple use of statistical software. The students' awareness of their relationship to data collection and interpretation of statistics is central and includes studies of research articles as well as statistical research relevant to Secondary School.
The subject in practice
During the 5 days in teaching practice, it will be arranged for the student to gain experience with the use of various teaching resources in mathematics and student-active teaching methods.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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have in-depth knowledge of basic concepts in descriptive statistics
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master basic probability calculations with expectation values
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master basic statistical methods to analyse one and two random samples
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evaluate and interpret different estimation methods
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analyse and interpret binomial data
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have insight into the background of statistical methods
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have insight into important techniques for data collection
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evaluate the relevance of methods and interpret results in the light of this and thus show a reflected attitude towards the use of statistics in society
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have insight into what uncertainty means
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can build, estimate, calculate and interpret simple, linear regression models to look at the relationship between two data sets
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can use statistical software
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be able to plan, conduct and present statistical surveys relevant to Secondary School
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understand mathematics education studies with relevance to Secondary School, which are formulated scientifically and where quantitative methods are used
Examination requirements
The teacher education students
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approved attendance in the course
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approved required assignments. (see Canvas for more information)
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approved practice
Other students
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approved attendance in the course
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approved portfolio collection of mathematical tasks.(see Canvas for more information)
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approved didactic work of similar scope as practice
Teaching methods
Joint teaching, work in small groups, compulsory assignments, oral presentations. Digital software is used where appropriate.
It's requirements for attendance at parts of the teaching given on Canvas at the start of the semester.
The course has an expected scope of work of 267 hours.
It is included 5 days practice for the teacher education students. This is a preparation for the teaching practice in the 8th semester.
Other students will perform a didactic work of similar scope as practice.
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.
Assessment methods and criteria
6-hour written eksamination. Graded assessment.
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 |
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MA-217 – Statistics 2 | 7.5 |
MA-426 – Advanced Statistics | 7.5 |
MA-166 – Statistics 1 | 2.5 |