Course MD1097

A History of Mathematics for Teachers

7.5 Credits
First Cycle
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Starts week 36, 2024

On completion of the course, students shall be able to:

  • describe in general terms the development of mathematical knowledge throughout history
  • demonstrate knowledge of the emergence and development of different number systems, different arithmetical operations and different mathematical symbols
  • describe from a historical perspective different manners in which to formulate and solve mathematical problems
  • formulate and solve mathematical problems and activities with different historical methods and display a knowledge of how these methods function
  • interpret and critically review different mathematical ideas and expressions throughout history
  • describe and compare ways in which the history of mathematics can be included and utilised in the planning and execution of teaching based on both the Swedish curriculum and other national school curriculums.
Starts and ends:
week 36, 2024 - week 45, 2024
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Falun
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements and English 6, Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D, Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2
Selection :
Final school grades (66 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34 %)
Application Code:
HDA-H3JRD
Main field of study:
Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
16,875 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
16,875 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

Course room in Canvas

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Course Coordinator
Jeff Gracie

Starts week 4, 2025

This course highlights the history of mathematics with special focus on the occurrence and use of different number systems, mathematical symbols and arithmetical operations throughout history. Specific examples from different historical periods and cultures, such as ancient African, Sumerian, Babylonian, Egyptian, Mayan and ancient Chinese, are given. A range of mathematical problems and tasks along with their historical methods of solution are tested and discussed. Similarities and differences between ancient and modern mathematical methods are illustrated and analyzed. Mathematicians of historical significance are presented along with an analysis of the mathematics they worked with and the importance of their contributions to the continued development of mathematics. Included in the course is an in-depth study of the development throughout history of one specific mathematical concept or field of knowledge. The course also includes a comparison of the role of the history of mathematics in the curriculum and governing documents of school systems in both Sweden and other countries. How teachers in these different school systems can include and utilize the history of mathematics in the planning, execution and analysis of teaching is also addressed.
Starts and ends:
week 4, 2025 - week 13, 2025
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements and English 6, Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D, Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2
Selection :
Final school grades (66 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34 %)
Application Code:
HDA-V3L4T
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
16,875 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
16,875 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Apply
Open for late application
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

To Literature List
How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

Course Coordinator
Jeff Gracie

Starts week 36, 2025

This course highlights the history of mathematics with special focus on the occurrence and use of different number systems, mathematical symbols and arithmetical operations throughout history. Specific examples from different historical periods and cultures, such as ancient African, Sumerian, Babylonian, Egyptian, Mayan and ancient Chinese, are given. A range of mathematical problems and tasks along with their historical methods of solution are tested and discussed. Similarities and differences between ancient and modern mathematical methods are illustrated and analyzed. Mathematicians of historical significance are presented along with an analysis of the mathematics they worked with and the importance of their contributions to the continued development of mathematics. Included in the course is an in-depth study of the development throughout history of one specific mathematical concept or field of knowledge. The course also includes a comparison of the role of the history of mathematics in the curriculum and governing documents of school systems in both Sweden and other countries. How teachers in these different school systems can include and utilize the history of mathematics in the planning, execution and analysis of teaching is also addressed.

Extra information:

Mandatory online meetings occur according to schedule.

Starts and ends:
week 36, 2025 - week 45, 2025
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements and English 6, Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D, Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2
Selection :
Final school grades (66 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34 %)
Application Code:
HDA-H3M6P
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
18,750 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
18,750 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Application period
-
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

To Literature List
How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

Course Coordinator
Jeff Gracie