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MC346 Communicating Mathematics
| Credits: 20 |
Convenor: Dr M. Dampier |
Semester: 1 |
| Prerequisites: |
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| Assessment: |
Coursework: 100% |
Three hour exam: 90% |
| Lectures: |
10 |
Classes: |
10 |
| Tutorials: |
12 |
Private Study: |
114 |
| Labs: |
none |
Seminars: |
10 |
| Project: |
none |
Other: |
6 |
| Total: |
150 |
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Explanation of Pre-requisites
There are no formal prerequisites, but it is essential that students are
comfortable with a large body of degree level mathematics.
Course Description
In many careers, it is important to be able to communicate
mathematical ideas to non-experts and obviously so in teaching.
This course, which will be taught by team of lecturers drawn from
the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
and from the School of Education, aims to provide
practical opportunities to learn and practice skills in
communicating Mathematics.
In the first half of the course, we will work on providing
Mathematics Masterclasses to enhance learning in schools, whilst,
in the second half, there will be an opportunity to `unpack'
some area of Mathematics with a view to communicating it to
others. There will also be some work on seeing how various
writers have approached the subject of communicating and
learning Mathematics.
Although this course will
obviously be of interest to potential schoolteachers, it is
not restricted to them, and anyone interested in
communication will get something useful from it.
Note: this module may not be taken in conjunction
with MC342.
Aims
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To develop skills in the analysis and communication of
mathematical ideas.
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To gain experience in using a variety of presentation formats including
written reports, posters, and verbal communication to a group with aids such as OHP and blackboard.
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To become aware of the requirements and discipline needed for group working.
Details of Assessment
There will be no written examination, assessment being based on a course
journal which will include specific pieces of work as well as a
record of independent work, and on participation in the
practical parts of the course. All assessment will be completed
before the Christmas vacation.
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Roy L. Crole
10/22/1998