Course MD1098

Mathematical Problem Solving in Secondary School

7.5 Credits
First Cycle

Starts week 46, 2024

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

  • Describe relevant scientific theories and research associated with mathematical problem-solving.
  • Communicate mathematical thought and reasoning in written and spoken form, and through the use of symbols, pictures, diagrams and action.
  • Use different mathematical forms of expression and ideas in association with mathematical problem-solving.
  • Demonstrate the ability to creatively produce, formulate and solve mathematical problems that have no given solution.
  • Interpret and critically analyse pupls’ solutions to mathematical problems in order to gain an understanding of the pupils’ development of mathematical knowledge.
  • Analyse in a scientific manner the teaching of mathematics through mathematical problem-solving.
Starts and ends:
week 46, 2024 - week 3, 2025
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-H3JRG
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.
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Literature List

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Starts week 14, 2025

The main aim of the course is to help students develop their knowledge of mathematics through their development of their mathematical competencies. The course aims to assist students in broadening their ability to teach mathematics in lower secondary school. Students are given the opportunity to develop their understanding of the logical and axiomatic nature of mathematics. Participating students will be expected to describe in general terms different scientific theories and research related to the development of mathematical knowledge.
Starts and ends:
week 14, 2025 - week 23, 2025
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Falun
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
English
Other:
Only for Exchange Students (Erasmus)
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements and English 6, Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D, Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2
Application Code:
HDA-V3L4X
Main field of study:
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 88 88

Course Coordinator