Course MD1103

Mathematical Problem-Solving for Secondary School Teachers

7.5 Credits
First Cycle
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Starts week 13, 2024

After completing the course, students will be able to:

  • explain various academic theories and research findings, both national and international, that deal with mathematical problem-solving in schools,
  • communicate mathematics in speech, writing and images,
  • use different mathematical ideas, forms of expression and forms of representation in problem-solving,
  • demonstrate the ability to be creative in the creation, formulation and solving of problems that do not have a given solution,
  • interpret and critically examine pupils‘ solutions and demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical progression of pupils‘ learning,
  • analyse the teaching of mathematical problem-solving in an academic manner.
Starts and ends:
week 13, 2024 - week 22, 2024
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
Swedish
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements and Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D
Selection :
Final school grades (66 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34 %)
Application Code:
HDA-V3H65
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
5 online
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

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
Literature List

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

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How may we help you?

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

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Course Coordinator
Sharmin Söderström
Sharmin Söderström

Starts week 46, 2024

After completing the course, students will be able to:

  • explain various academic theories and research findings, both national and international, that deal with mathematical problem-solving in schools,
  • communicate mathematics in speech, writing and images,
  • use different mathematical ideas, forms of expression and forms of representation in problem-solving,
  • demonstrate the ability to be creative in the creation, formulation and solving of problems that do not have a given solution,
  • interpret and critically examine pupils‘ solutions and demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical progression of pupils‘ learning,
  • analyse the teaching of mathematical problem-solving in an academic manner.
Starts and ends:
week 46, 2024 - week 3, 2025
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
Swedish
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements and Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D
Selection :
Final school grades (66 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34 %)
Application Code:
HDA-H3K8Q
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
5 online
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

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
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
Sharmin Söderström
Sharmin Söderström