Maths Subject Knowledge: Understanding Numbers

BY
STEM Learning Limited via Futurelearn

Learn about the structure of maths we use every day with the Maths Subject Knowledge: Understanding Numbers online course.

Mode

Online

Duration

4 Weeks

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 3 Hours Per Week

Course overview

Maths Subject Knowledge: Understanding Numbers certification course is a one-month short course whose content has been developed by the National STEM Learning Centre, and its achievement certificate is bestowed by FutureLearn. This teaching course helps secondary Teachers improve their knowledge of Mathematics involving numbers. 

Maths Subject Knowledge: Understanding Numbers certification syllabus inculcates the knowledge of using numbers every day, and appreciate the use of it. There are many interesting patterns and connections that can be explored once candidates jump onto the structure of mathematics and the ways in which simple numbers can work.

Maths Subject Knowledge: Understanding Numbers training will help develop an understanding of the relationship between different areas in maths so that these interconnections can be judged based on their nature. Spending a time of just 3 hours in a week will be sufficient enough for the candidates to get done with the training of this accredited course.

Also Read:
Maths Subject Knowledge: Proportion, Ratio, and Scaling

The highlights

  • Course on intellectual property
  • The course period is 4 weeks
  • Weekly 3 hour of classes
  • FutureLearn certified
  • Self-learned sessions
  • The course is accredited

Program offerings

  • 4 weeks course
  • Online course
  • 3 hours weekly sessions
  • Certificate of completion
  • Progress mapping
  • Global classroom
  • Self paced course

Course and certificate fees

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Futurelearn

Who it is for

This course is made to suit people who are either new or experienced secondary teachers who do not have any specialization in the maths subject but are keen on learning mathematical methods so that they can have an idea about the subject. Though not mainly prepared for primary school teachers, they can also do this prior to them moving to the secondary standard so that they understand what is the curriculum in the secondary school for mathematics.

Eligibility criteria

Educational Qualification

  • There is no rule that the candidates for this course must only have a B.A Mathematics and M.A Mathematics bachelors or a masters degree in maths. They can be holders of any subject’s bachelor's or master's degree.

Work Experience

  • Being in the teaching profession is an advantage for this course. The candidates need to be either studying or working as a teacher.

Certification Qualifying Details

  • After the candidates are done with 90% of completing the course steps, and their accompanying assessments, they receive the Maths Subject Knowledge: Understanding Numbers certificate by FutureLearn.

What you will learn

Mathematical skill

The ending of this course will help the candidates with the following topics:

  • Candidates can find out how exactly the daily used number system works.
  • Learners can identify what are the patterns that get formed while exploring concepts like multiples of numbers, factors of numbers, and the prime factorisation of numbers
  • Candidates will be ready to give an explanation on why two negatives turn out to be positive numbers.
  • Learners can describe the exact manner in which operations are carried out.
  • There is a huge variety of number sequences, and candidates know how to explore those sequences.

The syllabus

Week 1: Number systems

  • Understanding numbers
  • Place value systems
  • Other number bases

Week 2: Multiples, factors and primes

  • Grouping numbers
  • Patterns of divisibility
  • Multiples and factors
  • Prime numbers

Week 3: Negative numbers and exact numbers

  • Negative numbers
  • Negative numbers: addition and subtraction
  • Negative numbers: multiplication and division
  • Order of operations
  • Approximation and exact answers

Week 4: Number sequences

  • Introducing number sequences
  • Types of sequences
  • Characterising numbers
  • Reviewing your professional development

Admission details

Taking admission into this course only requires candidates going through the process explained below:

Step 1: Visit the official course website.

Step 2: Then candidates will mandatorily have to click on the ‘Join - $124’ button.

Step 3: This button will guide the students onto the registration page.

Step 4: The registration page has been designed for candidates to make a new account.

Step 5: After the candidates get done with the account, they need to pay the stated fees, and get admission.


Filling the form

For seeking admission to this maths course, candidates will either have to newly register themselves on FutureLearn or have to have an old account that can be used for signing into the website. In the case of a newly registered account, students need to have a valid Gmail or Facebook account through which they can complete their registration. If they do not have the accounts mentioned then in that case they can fill in some details, make an account to finish off the registration process.

How it helps

The Maths Subject Knowledge: Understanding Numbers certification benefits are: 

  • The course curriculum is so well explained and the demonstration is done properly and the candidates get an opportunity for accessing the plethora of resources available catering to the course.
  • Even though this course is online, candidates can keep on the interaction between tutors and other participants for discussing the answers, and worksheets to reinforce learning.
  • This course is fruitful enough to enhance the candidates’ teaching skills.
  • Candidates can learn at their own feasible time because the course offers such flexibility.

Instructors

Mr Michael Anderson
Specialist of Mathematics Subject
STEM Learning Limited

Mr Stephen Lyon
Teacher
STEM Learning Limited

Ms Paula Kelly
Secondary Maths teacher
Freelancer

FAQs

Which establishment contributes to the accreditation of this programme?

The CPD Certification Service is that establishment that contributes to the accreditation of this programme.

Who are the teachers who will guide the students through the educational training process?

Michael Anderson, Stephen Lyon, and Paula Kelly are the 3 teachers who will guide the participants throughout the programme.

Which university has developed the Maths Subject Knowledge: Understanding Numbers programme training material?

 The training material is developed by The National STEM Learning Centre.

How many people have been accepted as students for the programme?

 More than 15,000 people have been accepted as students.

Is the achievement certificate printable?

The achievement certificate comes in a PDF format which can both be downloaded or printed.

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