ED1S030 - Essential Mathematics for Teaching 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2027 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED1S030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Essential Mathematics for Teaching | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | ITE and Education Practice | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Early Years | ||
| Module Leader: | Carol Wood | ||
| Module Team: | Melanie Smith | ||
| First Intended Intake: | JAN 2014 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100459 - education studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Mar 2027 |
Module Aims
To enable students to develop oral, written and practical mathematical skills.
To further develop investigational and problem solving techniques applied to real-life situations.
To extend students’ existing subject knowledge and to equip students with subject-specific language and the communication skills to be able to express themselves clearly.
Content Summary
The module aims to develop student knowledge, skills and confidence to a standard of Mathematics GCSE grade B equivalency.
Topics studied include:
Number and Measure
The relationship between fractions, decimals, and percentage; equivalence between these forms; ratio and proportion in everyday context.
Problem solving, with and without a calculator and the value of estimation, approximation and mental arithmetic methods.
Conversion between measures and applications to real life situations.
Working with indices; calculation of AER and APR.
Algebra
Exploration of number patterns, use of symbolic form, algebraic techniques, manipulations and application.
Collecting like terms, substitution, solving, multiplying brackets, transposition and simple factorisation.
Linear, quadratic and simultaneous equations.
Using algebraic techniques when inequalities and involved, using correct mathematical symbols.
Data Handling
Collection (including sampling), classification, tabulation, interpretation and construction of statistical diagrams and charts.
Measures of central tendency; when to use mean, mode and median.
Probability, calculating outcomes and prediction of events.
Scatter diagrams, testing relationships using paired data, line of best fit and summarising the type of relationship in words as valid conclusions.
Shape, Position and Movement
Properties and angles of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons and circles, leading to calculation of perimeter, area, surface area and volume of plane shapes and solids.
Pythagoras’s Theorem.
Trigonometry.
Cartesian co-ordinates, graphical representation and coordinate geometry.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 22 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 76 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To communicate mathematically, using appropriate terminology, notation and explanations and set out mathematical work in a clear and logical form using appropriate symbols and terms. |
| LO2 | To perform calculations, to analyse problems; apply appropriate mathematical techniques and draw conclusion from these investigations. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set Exercise - Time Constrained (EX) | Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 | In Class Test | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | An exercise in analysing and presenting data on a given topic. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |