Course: Elementary mathematics 1

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Course title Elementary mathematics 1
Course code KMA/EM1
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Břehovský Jiří, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The seminar is focused on secondary school mathematics from the point of view of elementary and secondary school teacher. The subject is taught in Czech. Seminar: 1. Entrance test. Setting of papers. Credit conditions. 2. Manipulation with arithmetical and algebraic expressions. Powers with ratioanal exponent. Logarithms. 3. Propositional calculus. 4.Equations (quadratic, algebraic of higher degree, reciprocal, with the unknown in absolut value). Graphical solution. Systems of equations. 5. Equations (exponential, logarithmic, irrational, with the unknown in denominator). Graphical solution. 6.Moivre theorem. Binomial and trinomial equations. 8. Theory of numbers. Number representation system. Divisibility. Proof-problems. Real number as a sum of the infinite series. 9. Sequences, series (esp. arithmetic, geometric). 10. Combinatorics. Combination, variation, permutation. 11.Binomial theorem, Pascal triangle. 12.Probability. 13. Word problems (problem given by the words). 14.Reserve. Credits.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Self-study (text study, reading, problematic tasks, practical tasks, experiments, research, written assignments), Written assignment presentation and defence, Working activities (workshops)
  • Class attendance - 22 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 18 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The seminar is devoted to practicing high school mathematics, especially topics that are not repeated in theoretical mathematical disciplines when studying at FP, such as logic, equations, inequalities, manipulation with algebraic expressions, proof problems, word problems, numerical problems etc.
Knowledge of secondary school mathematics from the point of view of the future teacher of elementary school, obtaining of the university top view on some conventional and less conventional themes of secondary school mathematics.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of secondary school mathematics.

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined examination

Active participations on seminars, successfully absolved tests, paper on different themes. Knowledge of secondary school mathematics (by curriculum of gymnasium), essential course of calculus and algebra.
Recommended literature
  • Učebnice matematiky pro gymnázia..
  • PETÁKOVÁ, Jindra. Matematika: příprava k maturitě a k přijímacím zkouškám na vysoké školy. Praha: Prometheus, 1998. ISBN 80-7196-099-3.


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