| CODE | PRE3117 | ||||||
| TITLE | Mathematics Education for Primary School Children | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Early Childhood and Primary Education | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit focuses on the teaching and learning of mathematics at Primary level. This is the second compulsory study-unit in Primary mathematics education, following the first year study-unit wherein the main focus had been the teaching of numbers, an introduction to algebra and familiarisation with lesson planning, textbooks and schemes of work. In this-study-unit, other mathematical strands that form part of the primary curriculum are addressed. The topics considered are: geometry (shape and space), measurement and data handling. The students are set readings that help them to appreciate the content appropriate to the primary level and how one might plan the teaching of these strands. Lectures include further explanations and class and small group discussions on a selection of points. For example, classification activities for geometry are carried out in the lecture room so as to familiarise the students with suitable approaches that may then be used with children. This study-unit also includes other general topics namely: assessment of mathematical concepts, procedures and processes, test construction, the use of ICT, problem solving, reflections on the school textbook, mathematics trails and history of mathematics. Study-unit Aims: The aim of this study-unit is to help students continue to prepare to be good mathematics teachers at primary level. This is achieved by making sure that students understand the content that they are to teach and by offering examples of how such teaching can be done in the primary classroom. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be: - Able to articulate mathematical ideas relating to the topics algebra, measurement, geometry and data handling; - Able to know how to integrate various topics into one mathematics trail; - Able to distinguish between different types of problems and become aware of teaching methods in this regard; - Able to know how to use ICT in the teaching of mathematics; - Aware of the social development of the discipline of mathematics. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Plan for teaching/learning ideas related to algebra, measurement, geometry and data handling; - Identify appropriate problem solving contexts; - Plan procedures for assessing concepts, procedures, processes and dispositions; - Design tests and marking schemes; - Make decisions regarding the use of ICT software and websites; - Make critical use of available textbook activities; - Research and compile points from the History of mathematics. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Text: - Van de Walle,J.,Karp, K.s., and Bay-Williams,J.M. (2013). Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally (8th Edition). N.Y.Longman. Other 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. - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2000). Principles and Standards in School Mathematics. Reston, VA: NCTM. - Sperry Smith, S.( 2009). Early Childhood Mathematics. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Study-unit: PRE1105 | ||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Independent Study | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Marannie Amaira Philip Borg James Callus Mariella Galea Melanie Sammut Casha Esmeralda Zerafa |
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