MA-187 Core Elements of Mathematics 1
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Jorunn Reinhardtsen
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Industrial Mathematics, Bachelor's Programme
- Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme
Teaching language
NorwegianCourse contents
Figure numbers, algebraisation, algebraic thinking. Work with the core elements related to number theory, algebra and classical geometry. Abstraction and generalization based on problems within number theory, algebra and classical geometry.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to
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explain and use the core mathematical elements as described in LK-20, with particular emphasis on Exploration and problem solving, Representation and communication and Abstraction and generalisation.
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through exploration, problem solving, appropriate representation, abstraction and generalization discover and account for important results and connections between concepts in algebra, number theory, classical geometry and analysis.
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communicate mathematics you have developed yourself and familiarize yourself with, and understand, others' mathematical ideas and reasoning.
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facilitate work with the core mathematical elements in secondary and upper secondary school.
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 required assignments. (see Canvas for more information)
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approved didactic work of similar scope as practice
Teaching methods
Joint discussions, group work, mandatory portfolio work and presentations. Requirements for minimum 70% compulsory participation. The course has an expected workload of around 267 hours.
It is included 14 days practice for the teacher education students.
Other students will perform a didactic work of similar scope as practice.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.
Admission for external candidates
No
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.
Assessment methods and criteria
Portfolio assessment and adjusting oral exam. Individual grade.