Mathematical Education (U01651)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MAT-4-MEd

Optional course for Honours Degrees in Mathematics and/or Statistics. Syllabus summary: Topics in mathematical education; classroom-based project with local primary school children

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Final year Honours students only

? Prohibited combinations : MAT-3-MEdO

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

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

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

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
09/01/2008	11:10	13:00	Lecture Room 5215, JCMB	KB

All of the following classes

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

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

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.