Courses / Module

• Demonstrate competence in the mathematical concepts, skills and terminology necessary for teaching across all ages in the primary school.
• Use a collaborative learning and problem solving approach to the learning of mathematics.
• Reflect on their numeracy skills and define appropriate personal learning targets and actions.
• Demonstrate skills in self-directed and autonomous learning

• Independent learning, collaborative learning, group discussions, ICT and lecturing, assessment.

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Ungraded
• Other detail(s): 120 minute take home exam

• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• PASS/NOT PASSED (Students must pass this module at 70% through a written in-house examination) Satisfactory attendance is a requirement of this module

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• 120 minute university scheduled exam
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? Written permission from Department
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

Required:

Wu, Hung-Hsi (2010) Understanding Numbers in Elementary School Mathematics. American Mathematical Society.

Recommended:

Suggate, J., Davis, A. And Goulding, M. (2001) Mathematical Knowledge for Primary Teachers. 2nd edition. London: David Fulton Publishers.

Haylock, D (2010) Mathematics Explained for Primary Teachers. London: SAGE Publications.

Hopkins, H., Pope, S. and Pepperell, S. (2004) Understanding Primary Mathematics. London: David Fulton Publishers.

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