MATE 252

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

MATE 252

Course Title

Mathematics Teaching in Primary School

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Semester:

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:

Catalog Description

The objectives of primary school mathematics teaching, basic principles; analysis of primary mathematics curriculum from the aspects of the aim, content, philosophical approach, teaching methods, evaluation and evaluation techniques; mathematical understanding of primary school students, misconceptions and difficulties in primary school students; measurement and assessment in primary school mathematics.

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide students deep understanding of primary school mathematics curriculum and its components. In addition to this, primary school students profiles from the aspect of learning of mathematics, common errors and misconceptions they have will be analyzed. 

Software Usage

If relevant to the course

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Outline the objectives of primary school mathematics instruction.
2. Analyze the primary mathematics curriculum from several aspects including aim, philosophical approach, teaching methods and evaluation techniques.
3. Explore the basics of mathematical understanding of primary school students.
4. Exemplify the misconceptions and difficulties of primary school students in learning mathematics.
5. Interpret measurement and assessment process, strategies and tools in primary school mathematics. 

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Reading Problem Solving Collaborating Think-Pair-Share Microteaching Oral Presentations/Reports Concept Mapping Field Trips Guest Speakers

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Quiz Oral Questioning Observation Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Reflection

Design Content

If relevant to the course

Recommended Reading

Fox, S., & Surtees, L. (2010). Mathematics across the curriculum: Problem-solving, reasoning and numeracy in primary schools. A&C Black.

Required Reading

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Course Coordinator:

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Lectures	28
Course Readings	28
Field Trips/Visits	2
Hands-on Work	7
Exams/Quizzes	30
Resource Review	15
Oral Presentation	10

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