Course MD1097

A History of Mathematics for Teachers

7.5 Credits
First Cycle

Starts week 3, 2024

On completion of the course, students shall be able to:

  • describe in general terms the development of mathematical knowledge throughout history
  • demonstrate knowledge of the emergence and development of different number systems, different arithmetical operations and different mathematical symbols
  • describe from a historical perspective different manners in which to formulate and solve mathematical problems
  • formulate and solve mathematical problems and activities with different historical methods and display a knowledge of how these methods function
  • interpret and critically review different mathematical ideas and expressions throughout history
  • describe and compare ways in which the history of mathematics can be included and utilised in the planning and execution of teaching based on both the Swedish curriculum and other national school curriculums.
Starts and ends:
week 3, 2024 - week 12, 2024
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Falun
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements and English 6, Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D, Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2
Selection :
Final school grades (66 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34 %)
Application Code:
HDA-V3HEN
Main field of study:
Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
16,875 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
16,875 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
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Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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Starts week 36, 2024

On completion of the course, students shall be able to:

  • describe in general terms the development of mathematical knowledge throughout history
  • demonstrate knowledge of the emergence and development of different number systems, different arithmetical operations and different mathematical symbols
  • describe from a historical perspective different manners in which to formulate and solve mathematical problems
  • formulate and solve mathematical problems and activities with different historical methods and display a knowledge of how these methods function
  • interpret and critically review different mathematical ideas and expressions throughout history
  • describe and compare ways in which the history of mathematics can be included and utilised in the planning and execution of teaching based on both the Swedish curriculum and other national school curriculums.
Starts and ends:
week 36, 2024 - week 45, 2024
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Falun
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements and English 6, Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D, Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2
Selection :
Final school grades (66 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34 %)
Application Code:
HDA-H3JRD
Main field of study:
Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
16,875 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
16,875 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
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Open for late application
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

To Literature List
How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 88 88

Course Coordinator