MUC85 Practical didactics of mathematics 1

Faculty of Science
autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zdeněk Kadeřábek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Aleš Kobza, Ph.D. (lecturer), Mgr. Michal Bulant, Ph.D. (deputy)
Mgr. Michal Bulant, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Radan Kučera, DSc.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Departments – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Mgr. Michal Bulant, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Departments – Faculty of Science
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MUC85/01: Thu 18:00–19:50 M6,01011, Z. Kadeřábek, A. Kobza
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Určeno studentům, kteří v budoucnu chtějí učit matematiku.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
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.
Key topics
  • 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.
Study resources and 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
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Theoretical lessons followed by practical training, discussions.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Active performance during lessons and making all of the homework will be required.
Language of instruction
Czech
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 2020, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024, Autumn 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (autumn 2021, recent)
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