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PCM 513
Teaching and Learning Mathematics I
Rationale and Objective Teaching mathematics effectively involves a set of complex knowledge and skills. Recent developments in mathematics education have emphasised the match between the nature of mathematics, the pedagogical principles applied to classroom instruction and the way pupils learn mathematics. The main objective of this course is to equip student teachers with knowledge of teaching principles and with knowledge of how mathematics is learnt such that these, together with their knowledge of mathematics, may enable them to teach mathematics effectively. Topics
- Algebra
- Arithmetic
- Calculus
- Counting
- Functions and Graphs
- Geometry
- Matrices
- Mechanics
- Mensuration
- Probability
- Statistics
- Sets
- Trigometry
- Vectors
Structure Lecture (8 x 1 hr): Aims and objectives of mathematics education, mathematics curriulum in Singpaore, learning theories in mathematics, problem solving and technology in mathematics education. Workshop (32 x 2 hr): Understanding of concepts in the topics, curriculum structure, learning difficulties, teaching approaches, motivation techniques for each topics will be dealt with. Lesson planning and hands-on computer laboratory sessions will also be incorporated. Assessment Guidelines Problem Solving (20%)
Information and Communications Technology (20%)
Group presentation (20%)
Individual report (30%)
Professional attitude, punctuality, attendance, participation in class (10%) Class Photos Useful Links Supplementary Course Materials
- Tasks on Teaching of Algebra
- Tasks on Teaching of Arithmetic
- OHT on Writing Definitions
- Slides on Problem Solving Heuristics & Thinking Skills
- Problem Solving Assignment Sample 1
- Problem Solving Assignment Sample 2
- ICT Assignment Sample 1
- ICT Assignment Sample 2
- ICT Assignment Sample 3
- Guidelines for writing the Lesson Planning Assignment
- Sample Paper (Maths)
- Sample Paper (A Maths)
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