LF00CS38 Contents of school mathematics (4 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: Cross-institutional studies in advanced courses in mathematics and statistics
This course is offered through the Network for Advanced Studies in Mathematics. These studies are available for the following degree students:
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mathematics
- Master's Degree Programme in Mathematics
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mathematics (Subject Teacher)
- Master's Degree Programme in Mathematics (Subject Teacher)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics Subject Teacher Education and Primary Teacher Education (Specialication in Mathematics)
- Master's Degree Programme in Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics Subject Teacher Education and Primary Teacher Education (Specialication in Mathematics)
- Doctoral Programme in Mathematics and Statistics
- Doctoral Programme in Mathematics and Science (Specialication in Mathematics)
Grading scale:
0-5
Description
Topics of school mathematics at lower and upper secondary levels will be studied in seminars. Mathematical competencies with respect to them will be deepened, and pedagogical questions will be discussed with the use of relevant research studies.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student
• has widely familiarized with theories and research studies concerning the learning of the topics that belong to school mathematics at the lower and upper secondary levels
• has deepened mathematical and pedagogical content knowledge about these topics
• knows the contents of actual curricula for the school mathematics, especially at lower and upper secondary levels
• has familiarized instructional materials in use and scientific publication forums for research studies in mathematics education
Additional information
Offering data:
This course is intended for the following student groups:
• Mathematics majors
• Minor subject students
• Open University students and lifelong learners
Periods 3-4
Joensuu Campus