| Module Title |
Teaching & Assessing Senior Cycle Maths |
| Module Code |
EDS1121 |
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Faculty |
STEM Ed, Innov, Global Studies |
School |
DCU Institute of Education |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module will provide students with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the learning outcomes of the Senior Cycle Mathematics curricula. The module will be interactive and discursive and will engage students in designing and developing pedagogies to address those learning outcomes.
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Learning Outcomes
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Workshop | 24 | Interactive workshops | | Independent Study | 101 | Design and preparation of teaching, learning and assessment of teaching and learning materials; responses to assignments |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 12280 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Paul Grimes | Module Teacher | James Lovatt |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Series of assignments (2 or 3) over the course of the semester | 100% | As required |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Context
Study the purposes and principles of mathematics education; exploration of the development mathematics teaching in Irish Post Primary schools at Leaving Certificate
Syllabi
Analysis of current Leaving Certificate mathematics syllabus
Methodology
Examination, development and implementation of appropriate methodological approaches
Assessment
Identification and development of the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to assess student progress in mathematics
Reflection
Teachers as reflective practitioners; developing an identity as a Mathematics teacher
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Department of Education and Skills: 2015, Leaving Certificate Mathematics Syllabus,
- Chris McGrane,Mark McCourt: 2020, Mathematical Tasks, John Catt Educational, 317, 9781913622060
- Marian Small: 0, Good Questions, 9780807764664
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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