| CODE | PRE3114 | ||||||
| TITLE | Further Topics in Primary Mathematics Education | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Early Childhood and Primary Education | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit deals with the following areas of the Mathematics primary curriculum: Measurement, Data Handling and Shape & Space. Students are expected to consolidate their own understanding of these areas and to become aware of various teaching approaches. Other aspects tackled in this study unit include: the use of ICT, problem solving, helping children with mathematical difficulties and assessment. Reading List (Key texts only listed here. Students will be provided with a more extensive list at the beginning of the study-unit) Essential Text Van de Walle, J. Karp, K.S., and Bay-Williams, J. M. (2010). Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally (7th Edition). N.Y.Longman Highly recommended texts Frobisher, L. et al (2007). Learning to Teach Shape and Space. Cheltenham, U.K.: Nelson Thornes Glanfield, F., Bush, W.S. & Stenmark, J.K. (2003). Mathematics Assessment: A Practical Handbook. Reston, VA: NCTM Haylock, D. (2005) Mathematics Explained for Primary Teachers. London: Paul Chapman Haylock, D. (1991). Teaching Mathematics to Low Attainers 8 – 12. London: Paul Chapman Koshy, V. (2001). Teaching Mathematics to Able Children. London: David Fulton. Sperry Smith, S,.(2009). Early Childhood Mathematics (4th Edition). Boston: Allyn & Bacon |
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| RULES/CONDITIONS | Before TAKING THIS UNIT YOU MUST TAKE PRE1105 | ||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Practical | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Marannie Amaira James Callus Marie Therese Farrugia (Co-ord.) Esmeralda Zerafa |
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