Supporting Reading, Writing and MathematicsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

After completing the study unit, the student is able to
- identify learning challenges in reading, writing and mathematics related to various life stages
- use appropriate methods for assessing the need for support of students of various ages
- apply research data about the difficulties with written language and mathematics to their work
- discover individual means of supporting students of various ages in learning reading, writing and mathematics.

Content

During the study unit, we will seek to answer the following questions:
- How do mathematical thinking and literacy develop?
- How do learning difficulties in reading, writing and mathematics manifest themselves?
- Which methods can you use to assess the need for support in reading, writing and mathematics?
- How can you support students of various ages in challenges related to reading, writing and learning mathematics?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

To receive the grade ‘Satisfactory’ (1–2), the student must be able to
- identify learning challenges in reading, writing and mathematics related to various life stages.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

To receive the grade ‘Good’ (3–4), the student must be able to
- identify learning challenges in reading, writing and mathematics related to various life stages
- use appropriate methods for assessing the need for support of students of various ages
- discover individual means of supporting students of various ages in learning reading, writing and mathematics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

To receive the grade ‘Very good’ (5), the student must be able to
- identify learning challenges in reading, writing and mathematics related to various life stages
- use appropriate methods for assessing the need for support of students of various ages
- discover individual means of supporting students of various ages in learning reading, writing and mathematics
- apply research data about the difficulties with written language and mathematics to their work.

Further information

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