Mathematical Education (Ord) (U01660)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : MAT-3-MEdO

Ordinary Degree course. Syllabus summary: Topics in mathematical education; classroom-based project with local primary school children

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : (MAT-2-)FoC, SVC, LiA, MAM

? Prohibited combinations : MAT-4-MEd

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Specialist Mathematics & Statistics (Ordinary), (School of Mathematics, Schedule P)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	11:10	13:00	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The following are the learning objectives for the Honours version, MAT-4-MEd; for this (Ordinary) version there is more emphasis on the technical, rather than conceptual elements, which will be reflected by a different assessment.

It is anticipated that students who successfully complete this course will be able:
1. To critically analyse theories of learning and teaching mathematics, as well as justifications given for teaching mathematics, and the implications of these for the curriculum.
2. To team-teach three mathematics lessons in a local primary school (with support), and analyse these in relation to the more theoretical aspects of the course.
3. With a partner, to carry out a short investigation of a chosen mathematical topic, looking at its wider context and applications, and present the findings to fellow students.