NTU Reg No: 200604393R. Copyright National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NIE/NTU), Singapore

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This course explores theories, issues, and practices related to assessment in mathematics

Course synopsis

This is a specialisation elective course for the MEd (Mathematics) programme.
 
The course supports the objective of providing participants with the knowledge and skills related to the specific area of assessment in mathematics education.  It mainly contributes to the following programme objectives particularly in the area of assessment in mathematics classrooms:
1. Develop participants’ knowledge in theories related to assessment in mathematics;
2. Develop participants’ knowledge and skills in identifying, analysing and remediating students’ misconceptions and errors in mathematics;
3. Develop participants’ knowledge of the issues, trends and emerging developments of assessment in mathematics education; and
4. Develop participants’ ability to relate the theoretical ideas in mathematics education to the authentic problems of practice faced by teachers in the classroom.   

 

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Objective
The purpose of this course is twofold: First, to provide theoretical perspectives of assessment issues in mathematics education both locally and internationally; Second, to provide participants with the knowledge and competencies to examine current assessment practices in light of these theoretical perspectives, and propose strategies to address assessment-related issues in the Mathematics classrooms.

At the end of the course, participants should be able to;
1. Display a strong understanding of theoretical perspectives on issues in assessment of mathematics learning;
2. Highlight the emerging trends in assessment of mathematics learning;
3. Apply theoretical perspectives and concepts of assessment to design classroom-based tasks for assessment; and
4. Examine current theoretical perspectives of assessment in the school context.

Outline
This is a specialisation elective course for the MEd (Mathematics) programme.

The course supports the objective of providing participants with the knowledge and skills related to the specific area of assessment in mathematics education.

It mainly contributes to the following programme objectives particularly in the area of assessment in mathematics classrooms:
1. Develop participants’ knowledge in theories related to assessment in mathematics;
2. Develop participants’ knowledge and skills in identifying, analysing and remediating students’ misconceptions and errors in mathematics;
3. Develop participants’ knowledge of the issues, trends and emerging developments of assessment in mathematics education; and
4. Develop participants’ ability to relate the theoretical ideas in mathematics education to the authentic problems of practice faced by teachers in the classroom.


For the information of MOE officers:
SFEd Area of Practice: Assessment Literacy
SFEd Level of Practice: Accomplished


SFEd Descriptors addressed: 
Planning and designing assessment to assess student learning


  • Plans, designs and adapts formative and summative assessment that are fit for purpose for different student profiles and contexts (e.g. for class, department and school levels, and as part of specific decision-making process)

  • Devises procedure (e.g. marking) for making valid, reliable, and fair judgements about students’ learning based on knowledge of different student profiles and contexts 



Understanding and communicating purposes and criteria of assessment 


  • Understands the unit’s, department’s and/or school’s assessment plan 

  • Communicates the purposes and criteria of assessment to students, parents, colleagues and other stakeholders 

  • Adapts strategies in co-constructing assessment criteria with students of different profiles 



Involving the learner in assessment ​


  • Adapts feedback for different student profiles and contexts, and motivates them to act on the feedback to close learning gaps and improve their learning 

  • Creates a classroom culture that involves students in assessment, provides them with opportunities to self-assess and think about their learning, and ensures that these are adapted for different student profiles and contexts 



Using assessment information ​


  • Uses assessment information to reflect on teaching practices, make decisions about student learning, close students’ learning gaps and adapt curriculum plans for different student profiles and contexts to improve teaching and learning



 

Course fee
MOE Educators*Public
Full course feeS$520.00S$4,120.00
Nett course feeS$520.00S$4,120.00
9% GST on nett course feeS$46.80S$370.80
Copyright feeS$1.09S$1.09
Total nett course fee payable, including GST and copyright feeS$567.89S$4,491.89

*MOE Educators include MOE & Direct Hire Staff from Independent, Specialised Independent and Specialised Schools.

Pre-requisite

  • A good Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university

  • A teaching qualification such as the Postgraduate Diploma in Education and at least ONE year of teaching experience OR At least THREE years of teaching experience or other relevant working experience in education

  • Field experience in mathematics education and at least two mathematics courses at undergraduate level

Who should attend
All educators

Overview

Duration:

52 hours

Course date(s):

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Subject:
Mathematics

Who should attend:

All educators

Instructor(s):

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Enquiries:

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Programmes accredited to:
  • Master of Education (Mathematics)