Advanced Diploma in Intermediate Phase Mathematics Education

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Evaluate and apply fundamental mathematical principles and theories within Intermediate Phase Mathematics education.
• Integrate knowledge of fundamental mathematical principles and theories within Intermediate Phase Mathematics education with other disciplines.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Discuss the principles and elements of education research.
• Show knowledge of education research processes to existing or fictitious research themes, issues or topics in the field of education.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Explain the development of appropriate learning strategies, thinking and problem-solving skills through mathematics teaching within the Intermediate Phase.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Display understanding of intellectual property.
• Reflect on all values and respect copyright and plagiarism.
• Describe the important role that the educator plays in ensuring that computers are used in an ethical way, which is conducive to teaching and learning.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Critically discuss and illustrate effective methods and techniques for solving complex mathematical problems within the Intermediate Phase.
• Apply evidence-based solutions with theory-driven arguments in a real-life context.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Describe the contribution and use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) toward effective mathematics education.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Explain how the structure of the English language can improve/impede mathematical understanding.
• Use mathematical terminology, mathematical symbols, and mathematical notation accurately and clearly communicate mathematical information.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

• Manage a team, group, or process in a problem-solving context.
• Monitor the progress of the team, group, or process.
• Take responsibility for task outcomes and application of appropriate resources where appropriate.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:

• Identify, illustrate, and critically discuss the essential features of self-directed learning in mathematics learning.
• Select and apply effective strategies to develop reflective and metacognitive skills within learners.
• Identify misconceptions and apply corrective measures.
• Manage resources to promote self-directed learning.

Integrated Assessment:

• Assessment practices will be open, transparent, fair, valid, and reliable.
• Learning, teaching, and assessment are integrated.
• Both formal and informal formative assessment will be used.
• Feedback from informal formative assessment will be utilized for improvement.
• Summative Assessment will be used for calculating module marks.
• Integrated Assessment will be included in the assessment activities of each module.

Overall:

The assessment criteria focus on evaluating mathematical principles, understanding research processes, developing learning strategies, respecting intellectual property, using ICT effectively, improving language in math, managing teams, promoting self-directed learning, and ensuring fair and integrated assessment practices.