MUC85 Practical didactics of mathematics 1

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zdeněk Kadeřábek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Aleš Kobza, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Radan Kučera, DSc.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Departments – Faculty of Science
Supplier department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Departments – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites (in Czech)
MUC81 Didactics of Mathematics 1
Určeno studentům, kteří v budoucnu chtějí učit matematiku.
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
Course objectives
At the end of the course students will have better understanding of the various roles of secondary-school maths teacher. Students will be able to distinguish among different types of lessons, to prepare and evaluate written exams. They will have general knowledge about basic school documents, mathematical textbooks, and will be able to react to unexpected situations.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students will have better understanding of the various roles of secondary-school maths teacher. Students will be able to distinguish among different types of lessons, to prepare and evaluate written exams. They will have general knowledge about basic school documents, mathematical textbooks, and will be able to react to unexpected situations.
Syllabus
  • 1. School educational programm - general information, differences among schools
  • 2. Basic school documents.
  • 3. Mathematical textbooks, sources for the math problems. Practical exercises.
  • 4. Preparation for the lesson.
  • 5. Grading and assessment.
  • 6. Tests, written exams.
  • 7. Working with the class - motivation, empathy, oral exam.
  • 8. Pedagogical praxis.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Polák, J.: Didaktika matematiky
  • Prometheus: Sada učebnic matematiky
  • PETÁKOVÁ, Jindra. Matematika :příprava k maturitě a k přijímacím zkouškám na vysoké školy. 1. vyd. Praha: Prometheus, 1998, 287 s. ISBN 80-7196-099-3. info
Teaching methods
Theoretical lessons followed by practical training, discussions.
Assessment methods
Active performance during lessons and making all of the homework will be required.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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