Module: Teaching & Assessing Junior Cycle Maths

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Teaching & Assessing Junior Cycle Maths
Module Code	MS220 (ITS) / EDS1105 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Institute of Education	School	STEM Ed, Innov, Global Studies
Module Co-ordinator	Natalie O'Neill
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

This module will provide students with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the learning outcomes of the Junior Cycle mathematics curriculum. The module will be interactive and discursive and will engage students in designing and developing pedagogies to address those outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe different philosophies of mathematics education and their influence on teaching.
2. Describe and discuss the learning outcomes and associated content of the Junior Certificate mathematics specification and the rationale underpinning the specification
3. Design rich teaching, learning and assessment tasks for Junior Cycle mathematics, including the teaching and assessment of numeracy
4. Design activities which provide for the learning needs of all pupils
5. Incorporate appropriate technologies in mathematics teaching and learning activities
6. Evaluate and interpret pupils' work in terms of evidence for attainment of specified learning outcomes and identification of misconceptions

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Workshop	36	Mathematics teaching activities
Directed learning	30	Design and preparation of teaching, learning and assessment materials; responses to assignments
Independent Study	59	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Context
Study of the purposes of mathematics education; exploration of the development of mathematics teaching and learning in Irish Post Primary schools at junior cycle

Syllabus
Analysis of current Junior Cycle Mathematics specification

Methodology
Examination, development and implementation of appropriate methodological approaches for mathematics and numeracy

Assessment
Identification and development of the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to assess pupils' progress in mathematics

Reflection
Reflecting on the influence of different philosophies of mathematics and of mathematics education on teaching approaches; teachers as reflective practitioners

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	A variety of in-class and take-home assignments dealing with the different aspects of the course.	100%	As required

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Department of Education and Skills: 0, Junior Cycle Mathematics Specification,
John van de Walle et al: 2009, Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally, Pearson,
L. Haggerty: 2001, Aspects of Teaching Secondary Mathematics: Perspectives on Practice, Routledge,
Anne Watson and John Mason: 1998, Questions and Prompts for Mathematical Thinking, Association of Teachers of Mathematics,
Bremigan, E., Bremigan, R. & Lorch, J.: 0, Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers, ebook,

Other Resources

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