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2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
EDUC5763M Understanding A-Level Mathematics
30 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Innocent Tasara
Email: I.Tasara@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
Pre-requisite qualifications
A first degree at 2.2 or above or equivalentExpecting to teach A-Level mathematics
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module is for practising 11-16 mathematics teachers who will be engaged in 16-19 teaching. It attends to content knowledge and critical reflection on this knowledge and teaching and learning approaches appropriate for this knowledge.Objectives
This module aims to provide participants with opp[ortunities to:- understand A-level Mathematics
- develop theoretical and practical underpinnings for sixth-forth mathematics teaching;
- reflect upon the learning and teaching process in sixth form mathematics;
- understand the development of mathematical knowledge between GCSE and university stages.
Learning outcomes
By engaging successfully with the module students will:
- Be able to critically self analyse A-level mathematics lessons.
- Have knowledge of the major misconceptions in core mathematics topics.
- Have knowledge and understanding of the purpose and use of assessment in A-level mathematics.
- Be ablke to link theoretical constructs with the practicality of teaching and learning of sixth form mathematics.
- Be able to critically examiner the role of ICT in the teaching and learning of sixth form mathematics
- Have knowledge of the major theories of elementary mathematical thinking and advanced mathematical thinking, as appropriate for A-level mathematics.
Skills outcomes
Mathematics education.
Syllabus
Practical work and educational reflection on this work.
Main mathematical themes: calculus, algebra, trigonometry, functions, proof.
Main pedagogical themes: group work, multiple representations, dynamic imagery & resources, questioning, assessment, misconceptions, doing and undoing.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Teaching Observation | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Lecture | 8 | 1.50 | 12.00 |
| Seminar | 8 | 1.50 | 12.00 |
| Tutorial | 14 | 1.00 | 14.00 |
| Private study hours | 258.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 42.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Private study
Private study - the majority of the independent learning time will be spent preparing for and following up issues and themes introduced via lectures and seminars, preparing for the observation of teaching practice and the module assignment. MEI will provide students with access to the MEI Integral online resources, mark and give written feedback on the three mathematics assignments within one month of submission, and run a series of online lessons covering the content of all relevant A level Mathematics topics.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Each student will be allocated a University of Leeds and an MEI tutor to support them through the module.The responsibilities of MEI tutors are:
Each student will be allocated a University of Leeds and an MEI tutor to support them through the module.
The responsibilities of MEI tutors:
- produce a course outline for participants clearly explaining MEI's role and the support available related to subject knowledge and A level teaching;
- run sessions on all course days which give participants the opportunity to work together to develop subject and pedagogical knowledge, providing follow up support, where necessary, that individual participants require;
- provide appropriate support to course participants related to learning the content of A level Mathematics through online sessions, additional CPD days and access to the MEI Integral online resources, mark and give written feedback on the three portfolio mathematics assignments within one month of submission;
- undertake ten supportive visits by the end of January providing oral and detailed written feedback with areas for development and ten assessed visits by the end of May to determine whether or not the participant is teaching A level Mathematics to a satisfactory standard. Repeat assessed visits are offered where necessary.
The responsibilities of University of Leeds tutors:
- produce the module guide which includes clear guidance of assessment issues and standards required;
- on all course days, ensuring participants are able to engage with the pedagogical issues through accessible course reading and related guidance during group discussions;
- provide appropriate support to course participants related to Masters level work; e.g. support with online access to the university library, provide exemplars at various levels so teachers can gauge what is expected, give written feedback on assignments within one month of module guide submission date;
- undertake ten supportive visits by the end of January providing oral and detailed written feedback with areas for development and ten assessed visits by the end of May to determine whether or not the participant is teaching A level Mathematics to a satisfactory standard. Repeat assessed visits are offered where necessary.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | 1 x 6000 words | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
A compulsory element of the assessment for this module is submission of a portfolio set in Semester 1, to be submitted in Semester 2. This is marked on a pass/fail basis.
Reading list
There is no reading list for this moduleLast updated: 18/09/2015
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