Course Description

Mathematics is an important part of our culture, both as a science and as a tool in a variety of fields, including other sciences. Mathematics also plays a central role in many forms of creative activity. Therefore, mathematics is a central subject in primary and secondary schools and in the general teacher education programme. Through the study of mathematics in the general teacher education programme students will encounter the subject in a variety of contexts. In addition to gaining knowledge of mathematics, there is a special focus on the nature of the subject and teaching mathematics.
Target areas are described in greater detail in the curriculum for teacher education (1999), and this will be followed with some adjustments.

Mathematics 3 Module 2 presents an introduction to geometry and algebra related to topics:

Representation and calculation using vectors – scalar products and cross-products – normal vectors and directional vectors to straight lines – vector projection – trigonometry – parameter representation of lines and planes in space – congruence representations – symmetry – basic matrice calculation – determinants – equation systems.

The topic for the subject didactics assignment in Mathematics 3 is: problem-solving and investigation as a working method in mathematics. In Part 1 of the assignment, theory and basic problems will be studied. This will form the basis for Part 2, where an examination of pupils’ work will be carried out.

Assessment Methods

The grade in Mathematics 3 is calculated on the basis of the grades for the two 6-hour written examinations and the subject-didactics work. In calculating the final grade, the written examinations count for 80% and the subject-didactics work counts 20%.
All components must receive passing marks before the final grade may be awarded.
Letter grades from A to F will be awarded, where A is the highest grade, and E is the lowest passing grade. F is a failing grade.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean