IMA01 Introduction into study of mathematics

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Bc. Zdena Staňová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Veseláková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Helena Durnová, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Jaroslav Beránek, CSc.
Department of Mathematics – Faculty of Education
Supplier department: Department of Mathematics – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
IMA01/KombiSem01: Sat 17. 10. 15:00–16:50 D30 učebna, Sat 31. 10. 14:00–16:50 D30 učebna, Fri 13. 11. 17:00–19:50 D30 učebna, J. Veseláková
IMA01/PrezSem01: Tue 12:00–13:50 B32 učebna, J. Veseláková
IMA01/PrezSem02: Tue 16:00–17:50 D21 učebna, Z. Staňová
IMA01/PrezSem03: Thu 14:00–15:50 D32 učebna, Z. Staňová
IMA01/PrezSem04: Thu 16:00–17:50 D32 učebna, Z. Staňová
IMA01/PrezSem05: Thu 10:00–11:50 D36 učebna, Z. Staňová
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
The objective of the course is taking stock of the knowledge of arithmetic and logic acquired at the secondary school level, including revising written calculation methods and working memory.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and skills in number theory (including written calculations and working memory) and in mathematical logic.
Key topics
Ways of writing numbers down in our and other cultures (decimal positional system, Roman numerals, sexadecimal [60] and vigesimal [20] system). Calculations with numbers written in non-decimal positional systems (especially binary [2] and hexadecimal [16] positional systems). Divisibility in natural numbers (especially the fundamental theorem of arithmetic, greatest common divisor and smallest common mulitple and their use, prime and composite numbers). Basic knowledge and skills in logic, especially in mathematical logic (especially simple and compound statements, tautology, contradiction, logical conjunctions [conjunction, disjunction, implication, equivalence] and their uses n mathematics).
Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • PANÁČOVÁ, Jitka and Jaroslav BERÁNEK. Základy elementární matematiky s didaktikou pro učitelství 1. stupně ZŠ (Fundamentals of elementary mathematics with didactics for primary school teaching). 1st ed. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2025, 167 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-9863-3. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Seminar with active participation.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Written test – 2 parts: problem-solving and definitions of terms (a minimum of 60% of the points must be obtained in each part) and oral interview, and attendance at a minimum of 50% of seminars. For part-time students, one absence from the teaching sessions is permitted.
Alternate completion

In the event of a study abroad stay or other prolonged absence, it is possible to complete the course in an alternative form, subject to prior agreement with the instructor.

Language of instruction
Czech
Teacher's information
The department of mathematics recommends to students the optional course MATHEMATICS 1 (IMA11), in which this course's subject matter is further practised and developed. For active participation in these seminars, student obtain two credits.
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/ped/podzim2026/IMA01/um/seminar-KombiSem01.qwarp
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024, Autumn 2025.
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