concepts and methodology in mathematics education - Nelson ...

Assessment Standards (Content and Skills Foci)We know this when the student is able to:Demonstrate understanding of ways of working with numbersManipulate and develop number patterns in different waysDevelop multiple teaching and learning strategies for the development of number conceptCreate learning opportunities from ‘incorrect answers’ given by learnersUse mathematical ideas, concepts, generalizations and thought processesWrite explicitly, mathematically correct definitions for mathematical conceptsUse various logical processes in problem solving to formulate, test and justify conjectures when solvingproblemsCreate realistic problem-solving activities which are relevant to learners’ experienceConvert number sentences to realistic, relevant word problemsDevelop appropriate and meaningful teaching and learning materialsMake use of resources in the community for effective teaching and learningCreate and develop suitable learning materialsImplement effective and appropriate teaching and learning strategies incorporating facilitation ofclasses, groups, pairs and individualsImplement meaningful and varied assessment strategies (formative and summative)Reflect on teaching and learning styles and materials usedRelate mathematics to ‘real life’ situationsDevelop effective questioning skills and implement meaningful estimation activities in the classroomsituationWrite learning programmes, work schedules and lesson plans in logical, sequential formatsUse strategies to develop learners’ confidence and positive attitudes towards mathematicsMake effective use of the calculator in the classroomIntegrate all five learning outcomes within the mathematics learning area and across other learningareasIntegrate critical outcomes in daily teaching and learningImplement the principles of OBE into all teaching and learningSolve problems related to the content within this module and to additional hand-outsThe activities in this module aim to reinforce the key outcomes stated above for meaningful development ofnumber concept14