Course: Didactics of Mathematics 1

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Course title Didactics of Mathematics 1
Course code KMT/DIZ1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Pěchoučková Šárka, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Basic inductive techniques, inductive teaching strategies. 2. Didactics of mathematics education as a scientific discipline, tasks and aims of math education 3. Cognitive proces in mathematics, math education according to grades and types of schools 4. Preparation for teaching and learning 5. Stimulating teaching strategies in mathematics (problem solving, games), stimulating moments in tuition 6. Evaluation and marking in mathematics 7. Classroom observation - reflection - motivation, marking and assessment of pupils during classroom observation, used teaching strategies 8. Concepts, concept development, categorization of concepts 9. Definitions and types of them, mistakes in definitions 10. Statements and their proofs in school mathematics 11. Teaching and learning mathematics as a leisure aktivity 12. Teaching and learning mathematics in history

Learning activities and teaching methods
Interactive lecture, Lecture supplemented with a discussion, Instruction based on dialogue, Skills demonstration, Lecture, Lecture with visual aids, Seminar
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 16 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 10 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
have knowledge corresponding to the subjects for the state bachelor's examination in Mathematics with a focus on education
Skills
to apply knowledge and skills corresponding to the subjects for the state bachelor's examination in Mathematics with a focus on education
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
distinguish between inductive and deductive teaching
to classify the topics to be taught in each year group
determine the content and scope of basic mathematical concepts
Skills
use inductive methods to explain new concepts
use activating elements in teaching
distinguish between propositions and statements of a mathematical theorem
Competences
N/A
prepare for class
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Lecture with visual aids
Self-study of literature
One-to-One tutorial
Skills
Seminar classes
Students' portfolio
Competences
Seminar
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Individual presentation at a seminar
Continuous assessment
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Individual presentation at a seminar
Self-evaluation
Competences
Test
Recommended literature
  • RVP, učebnice, metodické příručky a sbírky úloh pro základní školy a nižší stupeň gymnázií.
  • Hejný, Milan; Novotná, Jarmila; Stehlíková, Naďa. Dvacet pět kapitol z didaktiky matematiky. Praha : Pedagogická fakulta UK, 2004. ISBN 80-7290-189-3.
  • Květoň, P., Ott, M., Vavroš, M. Metodika výuky matematiky na 2. stupni základních škol a středních školách z pohledu pedagogické praxe - náměty pro začínajícího učitele. Ostrava, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7368-888-2.
  • Mikulčák, J. Nástin dějin vzdělávání v matematice (a také školy) v českých zemích do roku 1918. Praha: Matfyzpress, 2010. ISBN 978-807-3781-125.
  • Odvárko, Oldřich; Kadleček, Jiří. Přehled matematiky : pro základní školy a víceletá gymnázia. 1. vyd. Praha : Prometheus, 2000. ISBN 80-7196-276-7.
  • Polák, Josef. Didaktika matematiky: Jak učit matematiku zajímavě a užitečně. II. část. Obecná didaktika matematiky.. Plzeň : Fraus, 2016. ISBN 978-80-7489-326-1.
  • Vondrová, N., Rendl, M. Kritická místa matematiky základní školy v řešení žáků. Praha, 2015. ISBN 978-80-246-3234-6.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): BS Teacher Training in Mathematics (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): BS Teacher Training in Mathematics (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): BS Teacher Training in Mathematics (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter