Course: Methods of Problem Solving 2

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Course title Methods of Problem Solving 2
Course code KAG/MRMU
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Švrček Jaroslav, RNDr. CSc.
  • Chodorová Marie, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Methods of solving plane geometry problems. 2. The method of areas, methods of classical synthetic plane geometry, methods of analytical geometry. 3. Geometrical inequalities and their application. 4. Proofs in plane geometry and solid geometry. 5. Methods of problem solving in combinatorial geometry, coloring. 6. Mathematical models of real situations.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
Manage of basic plane-geometry problem-solving strategies.
2. Comprehension Identify basic problem-solving methods in geometry.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Seminar Work

Credit: the student has to solve 7 problems (homework) assigned during the course and has to pass one written test (i.e. to obtain at least half of the possible points).
Recommended literature
  • Hejný M. (1990). Teória vyučovania matematiky 2. SPN Bratislava.
  • ŠVRČEK J., CALÁBEK P. (2007). Sbírka netradičních matematických úloh. Prometheus Praha.
  • Švrček J. (1998). Vybrané partie z geometrie trojúhelníka. UK Praha.
  • Tabov J. B., Taylor P. J. (1996). Methods of problem solving (Book 1). AMT Canberra.
  • Tabov J. B., Taylor P. J. (2002). Methods of problem solving (Book 2). AMT Canberra.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Teaching Training in Mathematics for Secondary Schools (2019) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter