Course: Mathematics and Its Teaching Methodology (Arithmetic)

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Course title Mathematics and Its Teaching Methodology (Arithmetic)
Course code KMT/MSD2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
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.
  • Honzík Lukáš, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Brožová Miroslava, Mgr.
  • Huclová Miroslava, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Equations and inequalities in primary school subject matter 2. Expression of a natural number in a number system 3. Numeric operations with natural numbers in the decimal system 4. Numeric operations with natural numbers in systems of base 10 5. Posibilities for the introduction of integers 6. Integral domain of integers 7. Numeric operations with integers 8. Ordered integral domain of integers 9. Absolute value of an integer 10. Divisibility of integers, symbols of divisibility 11. Greatest common divisor 12. Least common (positive) multiple 13. Prime numbers, prime decomposition into a product of prime numbers

Learning activities and teaching methods
Interactive lecture, Lecture supplemented with a discussion, Lecture with practical applications, Collaborative instruction, Cooperative instruction, Discussion, Instruction based on dialogue, Multimedia supported teaching
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 15 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 50 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 39 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
to master the basics of propositional logic (KMT/USM exit level)
to explain the basic concepts of set theory
to explain the basic concepts of relation theory
to define individual mathematical operations (KMT/MSD1 exit level)
to define the basic properties of binary operations in a set
to define individual types of algebraic structures with one and two binary operations
to explain the process of forming the concept of natural number from the perspective of various mathematical models for children of younger school age
to recognize the different concepts of introducing natural numbers (cardinal and ordinal concepts, introducing natural numbers as elements of a Peano set)
to explain the different ways of comparing natural numbers
to describe the different ways of introducing the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of natural numbers with respect to pre-operational thinking and thinking at a specific level of students on primary school
to explain ways of working with children that do not lead to formal mathematics teaching
Skills
determine the properties of the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in individual numerical sets
investigate the type of algebraic structure with one and two binary operations
formulate numeration problems in mathematics at the 1st level of primary school
Competences
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to explain the principles of counting in the decimal system
to explain the principles of numerical operations in non-decimal number systems
to summarize the possibilities of using number systems in other science subjects
to explain the basic principles of the construction of the field of integrity of integers
to summarize the basic principles of the constructivist concept of introducing integers in elementary school
to summarize and describe the criteria for the divisibility of natural numbers by 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11
to distinguish the different ways of determining the greatest common divisor
to distinguish the different ways of determining the least common multiple
Skills
demonstrate different strategies for solving equations and inequalities with regard to the knowledge of children at primary school
apply theoretical knowledge of non-integer number systems to the mathematics curriculum at primary school
search for and create problems with integers leading to the integration of mathematics and science
decide whether a given number is a prime number
solve practical problems using indefinite equations and evaluate other methods suitable for primary school
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Interactive lecture
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Practicum
Multimedia supported teaching
Collaborative instruction
Skills
Interactive lecture
Lecture with visual aids
Practicum
Task-based study method
Competences
Practicum
Discussion
assessment methods
Knowledge
Combined exam
Test
Continuous assessment
Skills
Combined exam
Test
Continuous assessment
Competences
Continuous assessment
Combined exam
Recommended literature
  • Učebnice, pracovní sešity a metodické příručky matematiky pro 1. st. ZŠ.
  • Coufalová, Jana. Matematika s didaktikou : pro 2. ročník učitelství 1. stupně ZŠ. 5. vydání. 2016. ISBN 978-80-261-0650-0.
  • Coufalová, Jana. Matematika s didaktikou pro 1. ročník učitelství 1. stupně ZŠ. 5. vydání. 2016. ISBN 978-80-261-0649-4.
  • Frobisher, Anne, Frobisher, Len. Didaktika matematiky: Porozumieť, riešiť, počítať. Bratislava, 2015. ISBN 978-80-8140-180-0.
  • Hejný, Milan; Kuřina, František. Dítě, škola a matematika : konstruktivistické přístupy k vyučování. Vyd. 1. Praha : Portál, 2001. ISBN 80-7178-581-4.
  • M. Hejný a kol. Teória vyučovania matematiky 2.. Bratislava : SPN, 1990. ISBN 80-08-01344-3.


Study plans that include the course
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